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Konica Minolta’s Optimised Print Services (OPS)
Local Data Collection Agent (DCA)
Installation Guide V1.2
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Table of Contents
Purpose ..................................................................................................................... 3
Requirements ............................................................................................................ 4
The Microsoft .NET framework .............................................................................. 4
System Requirements ............................................................................................ 4
Pre-‐requisites ............................................................................................................ 5
OPTION 1) Install the Local DCA software at each PC manually ............................... 6
Step 1.1 – Locate the Local DCA software ................................................................. 6
Step 1.2 – Install the Local DCA on the PC ................................................................ 7
Step 1.3 – Configure the DCA on the server to look for local devices ..................... 15
Step 1.4 – Setup the Scan range .............................................................................. 17
Step 1.5 – Do a network scan .................................................................................. 18
OPTION 2) Push the Local DCA software out from the server ................................ 19
Step 2.1 – Select which PCs to push the Local DCA software out to ....................... 19
Step 2.2 – Setup regular push installations ............................................................. 27
Step 2.3 – Setup the Scan range .............................................................................. 32
Step 2.4 – Do a network scan ................................................................................. 33
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Purpose
The purpose of this document is to step through the installation process of the Local Data Collection Agent (DCA). The Local DCA will allow a printer that is connected locally (via USB, parallel port, etc) to a PC, to have its meter readings collected and submitted electronically. The Local DCA needs to be installed on each PC that has a locally connected PC in order to collect meter readings electronically.
There are two ways to install the Local DCA software
OPTION 1) Install the Local DCA software at each PC manually
OPTION 2) Push the Local DCA software out from the server
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Requirements
The Microsoft .NET framework
Ensure you have installed the .Net Framework – at a minimum, you will need v3.5 SP1 .
If you don't have .Net Framework installed simply download it from Microsoft -‐ http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=22
System Requirements
Ensure you have read through the technical requirements document prior to installation.
Read the document from the Konica Minolta website, here –
http://www.konicaminolta.com.au/library/Guide -‐ DCA Installation -‐ System Requirements.pdf
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Pre-‐requisites
In order to scan local networked printers, you will need to have installed the DCA on the server.
For instructions on how to do this, please refer to the following user guides:
• Quick installation guide – http://www.konicaminolta.com.au/library/OPS_Quick_Guide.pdf
• Detailed installation guide -‐ http://www.konicaminolta.com.au/library/OPS_Detailed_Guide.pdf
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OPTION 1) Install the Local DCA software at each PC manually
Step 1.1 – Locate the Local DCA software
Ensure you are on the PC or server that you have installed the DCA software.”
Open up Windows Explorer
Navigate to the “Program Files” folder
Open the “Printer DCA” folder
Open the “Support” folder
Within this folder you will find a file called “Local Print Agent.msi”
This is the Local DCA application that needs to be run on each PC that has a local printer attached to it.
We recommend copying this installation file onto a flash pen or CD so that it can be easily installed on the various PCs.
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Step 1.2 – Install the Local DCA on the PC
From the PC with the locally attached printer on it, open the “Local Print Agent.msi” file by double clicking on it
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You may be prompted with a security warning. If you are prompted with this message, click on “Run”
A “Preparing to install” window will appear briefly.
Do not click on anything.
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The Welcome screen will then appear
Click on “Next”
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You will be prompted with the End-‐User License Agreement.
Read through it.
If you are in agreement, select the “I accept….” radio button
Then click on “Next”
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You will be prompted to select an installation directory.
It is recommended to leave the default settings here, however you can change it if you wish, by clicking on the “Browse” button.
Click on “Next”
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A “Ready to Install” screen will now appear.
You can make any changes to the settings at this point, by clicking on the “Back” button.
Click on “Install”
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After a few moment, the application will begin to install.
Do not press anything.
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When the application has finished installing, you will see a “Completing the Local Print Agent Setup Wizard” screen
Click on “Finish”
The application is now installed. Nothing futher needs to be done on the PC.
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Step 1.3 – Configure the DCA on the server to look for local devices
Return to the server / PC where the DCA is installed
Open the DCA software
Click on the “Scan” tab
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On the Scan window, ensure there is a tick box next to the “Local Devices” option
You will now see a new line that says “Estimated Local Device scan time”
It will take longer to do a scan for devices when you add local DCA’s
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Step 1.4 – Setup the Scan range
You will need to setup the scan range of the DCA to include the IP ranges where the locally connected printers are located (on the PCs)
While still on the “Scan” tab
Add the IP ranges, of where those PCs with the locally attached network printers are located.
NOTE: Most PC’s are assigned IP addresses via DHCP. Hence, it is not recommended that you just scan the specific IP address of the PC.
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Step 1.5 – Do a network scan
Click on “Force Scan” to run a scan and detect the locally attached printers
To make further adjustments to your DCA configuration, refer to the Detailed Installation Guide – http://www.konicaminolta.com.au/library/OPS_Detailed_Guide.pdf
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OPTION 2) Push the Local DCA software out from the server
Step 2.1 – Select which PCs to push the Local DCA software out to
You will need to be on the server where the DCA software is installed.
Open the DCA software
Click on the “Tools” from the menu
Then click on “Local Agent Mnagement”
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A new window that looks like a blank spread sheet will appear
Click on the “Scan All” icon
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The DCA software will now do a scan of all the network IP ranges specified
In the status bar at the bottom of the window, you will see the progress of the scan
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In the “IP Address” field, select the PC’s that you want to install the local DCA software on.
You can select them individually, or select one of the pre-‐defined options:
• All • None • Installed • Not Installed
By selecting one of these options, the boxes in the “IP Address” field will be selected for you.
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You will need to be logged in as an Administrator to continue
If you are logged in as user that is not an Administrator, click on the “Specify” icon
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You will be prompted to enter the credentials for the user
Click OK
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When you have selected all the IPs of PC that you want to install the software on, and you have logged in as the Administrator, you are ready to push out the software.
Click on “Install”
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In the spread sheet window, under the “Messages” heading, messages will appear keeping you up-‐to-‐date with the progress of the installation
When all the installations have been completed, you can close down the window.
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Step 2.2 – Setup regular push installations
If required, you may want to regularly push out the local DCA software as new PC’s are connected to the network. If so, follow the below steps (if not, skip this step)
From the DCA software on the server
Click on the “Scan” tab
Click on the “Local” tab
Tick the box next to “Enable Push Install”
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When you tick the box next to “Enable Push Install” you will be prompted with a “Warning” screen
Click on “Close”
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Enter the credential of the user with Administrator rights
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NOTE – this will store the details entered. If the users credentials change (eg. Password is changed), this will need to be reconfigured, by clicking on “Change” (below)
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Now you can configure the schedule in which the push is scheduled
Select the start date & time
Select the repeat option (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Advanced)
When finished click on “Save”
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Step 2.3 – Setup the Scan range
You will need to setup the scan range of the DCA to include the IP ranges where the locally connected printers are located (on the PCs)
While still on the “Scan” tab
Add the IP ranges, of where those PCs with the locally attached network printers are located.
NOTE: Most PC’s are assigned IP addresses via DHCP. Hence, it is not recommended that you just scan the specific IP address of the PC.
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Step 2.4 – Do a network scan
Click on “Force Scan” to run a scan and detect the locally attached printers
To make further adjustments to your DCA configuration, refer to the Detailed Installation Guide – http://www.konicaminolta.com.au/library/OPS_Detailed_Guide.pdf
