LEXMARK CARD AUTHENTICATION
Readme for version 5.0.x

1. OVERVIEW

    This Readme file pertains to the current release of the LEXMARK CARD
    AUTHENTICATION application.

    Lexmark Card Authentication is an embedded solution that can be installed on
    printers that support the Lexmark Embedded Solutions Framework (eSF) v5.x.
    Card Authentication locks out the printer until a user authenticates with a
    badge. It secures access to the printer using a user-defined security server
    or another printer as a server.


2. ASSOCIATED FILES

    The following files and publications are included in the release.

    a. Application file

        * cardAuth_e5-5.0.x.fls
           * Lexmark Card Authentication application for eSF v5.x printers


    b. Other files

        * cardAuth_e5-5.0.x_desc.xml
           * The descriptor file for the solution


    c. Publications

        * Card Authentication Administrator's Guide.pdf
           * The Administrator's Guide

        * Readme.txt
           * (This file)


3. REQUIREMENTS

    a. A printer that supports eSF v5.x applications

        Supported eSF v5.x printers include:

          * CS720
             * Required firmware level: CB.02.042 or later

          * CS820
             * Required firmware level: YK.02.041 or later

          * CX720
             * Required firmware level: ATL.02.042 or later

          * CX820
             * Required firmware level: PP.02.041a or later

          * CX825
             * Required firmware level: PP.02.041a or later


    b. Memory: The printer must have 256MB of RAM.


    c. License: This application requires an electronic license. To obtain
                  a license, go to www.lexmark.com and click the "Contact"
                  link.


    d. Card Reader and Driver: This application requires a card reader and
                                 an appropriate driver for card login. To obtain
                                 these items, go to www.lexmark.com and click the
                                 "Contact" link.


4. LIMITATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY OF THE RELEASE


    a. The card reader and driver are sold separately. To purchase the card
        reader, go to www.lexmark.com and click the "Contact" link.


    b. The maximum number of client printers that can be registered is 23.


    c. Users must be registered with a badge through a card reader to use a
        printer. If a user attempts to access a printer through a different card
        reader model, then it may not recognize the badge number. The solution is
        either to use the same card reader model or to register the card again
        when prompted.


    d. Users are not able to validate a badge in the backup or client while the
        master is updating firmware. Users can either wait until the master
        printer reboots or wait until the update is completed.


    e. The user does not have to log in to a printer using Card
        Authentication to perform host-based printing.


    f. Login Screen Text is limited to 256 characters. If you type more than
        256 characters, then the text does not show properly on the screen.


    g. When multiple network accounts are configured under Security settings and the
        application is configured to "Use Address Book" in LDAP Settings, 
        in alphabetical order, the top item is the selected account.


    h. When using Microsoft Internet Explorer and Compatibility View is enabled, 
         the application's configuration page may not show properly.
        For best results, disable Compatibility View.


    i. If there are changes to the public permissions of copy and fax functions, 
        then the application's configuration page should be saved again.
        This action applies only if "Allow Copy Without Login" or "Allow Fax Without Login"
        settings are enabled before the change of permissions of those functions.


5. RELEASE NOTES

    * Added support for v5.x printers.

    For more information on installation and configuration instructions, see the
    Lexmark Card Authentication Administrator's Guide provided with the
    application. 
    Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this guide.