Understanding Home screen navigation

Navigating from the Home screen

The MarkVision Professional Home screen appears after you log on to MVP. MVP tasks can be accessed from different areas of the Home screen. You may access a task by way of a menu or icon from the menus area, a task link from the configurable tasks area, or from the All Tasks list. The All Tasks list is the default starting point for all documented paths in this guide.

areas of the home screen

1

Menus area—Contains MVP menus, frequent tasks icons, navigation buttons, and the All Tasks list

2

Configurable tasks area—Contains commonly-used MVP functions and the Frequently Asked Questions list

Note: You can add, delete, or rename tasks or list names in this area.

3

Messages area—Reports real-time updates of MVP actions, events, tasks, and functions

4

Results area—Contains Quick Find results or folder contents

5

Quick Find or Folders area—Contains a search tool or folders


Using the All Tasks list

The All Tasks list is available from the menus area of the MarkVision Professional Home screen.

Task name

Task function

802.1x

Configure 802.1x authentication settings for a selected device.

About

View MVP version information.

Add Devices

Search networks and add devices.

Address Information

View network identification information about devices

Administrative Settings

Configure MVP server-level settings and change settings for device discovery, naming, and communication.

AppleTalk

View or modify AppleTalk network settings.

Application Links

Configure external applications to launch from MVP.

Asset Tracking

View information with device inventory relevance for selected devices.

Bookmark Management

Create, save, and edit printer bookmarks in a printer permanent memory.

Code Levels

View firmware code levels for selected devices.

Color Samples

Print color samples and conversion tables for settings such as sRGB Display, US CMYK, and Euro CMYK, among others.

Configuration Page

View select settings for a device (including scanner configuration and paper prompt settings, among many others.) Users can also save an XML-based list of these settings.

Configure

Configure settings for certain forms printers.

Configure Top-of-Form Unit

Configure settings for the Top-of-Form Unit on certain forms printers. The Top-of-Form Unit sets the first line of print on continuous forms and cut forms.

Contact Name and Location

Set the contact name and location for the person responsible for a device.

Create Windows Print Objects

Create a Windows print object (queue) or a remote host computer.

Custom Background Image

Load an image to use in the background on the home screen of the device.

Custom Media - Custom Paper Name

View or modify custom paper names.

Custom Media - Custom Paper Type

View or modify custom paper type settings.

Custom Media - Paper Loading

View or modify paper loading settings.

Custom Media - Paper Texture

View or modify custom texture settings.

Custom Media - Paper Type Bin

View or modify custom paper bin settings.

Custom Media - Paper Weight

View or modify custom paper weight settings.

Custom Tables - Create/Manage

Configure and export tables of device information.

Custom Views - Create/Manage

Create custom views with multiple pieces of information.

Delete Security Audit Log

Delete the Security Audit Log, which tracks security-related events on a selected device.

Device Discovery Profiles

Create discovery profiles to search attached networks and add discovered devices to MVP.

Device Discovery Results

Display device discovery results based on specific discovery profiles.

Device Overview

View a table of general information about selected devices.

Device Policies - Apply

Apply created policies to selected devices to enforce settings.

Device Policy - Check Device Conformance

Determine if selected devices are conforming to device policies.

Device Policies - Create/Manage

Manage a list of device policies to quickly configure or edit device settings (such as print quality), or enforce those settings.

Diagnostics Page

View and/or save a list of diagnostics settings for a selected device.

Displayed Information

Specify the information displayed in the General Settings menu on a supported device.

Drivers and Utilities (On the Web)

Open the driver and utilities Web page.

Email Alert Setup

Create and manage e-mail alerts for selected devices.

Email Destinations

Create and manage e-mail destinations for selected devices.

Embedded Solutions - Features

View a table of information about the Embedded Solutions framework settings, license settings (if applicable), and settings for installed solutions on selected devices.

Embedded Solutions - Framework Management

Manage settings for the Embedded Solutions framework on selected devices.

Embedded Solutions - Get Host ID

Retrieve the Host ID from selected devices fro deliver to a license provider in order to generate a solution license.

Embedded Solutions - Solutions Management

Manage Embedded Solutions on selected devices: install, remove, and license solutions and manage their settings.

Emulators

View emulator (printer language interpreters) settings for selected printers.

Event Log

View and/or save a list of events that have taken place on a selected device. This list includes such events as firmware updates and paper jams, among others.

Export Server Settings

Export MVP Server settings to a file that can imported to another server or used to back up an existing server filter or folder.

Fax (Printer)

View or modify a printer fax settings.

Fax Destinations

Create and manage fax destinations for selected devices.

Note: This task applies only to older devices. For most current devices with fax capability, the Fax Settings task is appropriate.

Fax Holding Schedule

Schedule days and times for accumulated fax jobs to be printed or held.

Fax Settings

View or modify the fax settings for a specified device.

Note: This task applies only to newer devices. For most older devices with fax capability, the Fax (Printer) task is appropriate.

Feature Overview (Printers)

View printer data, such as identification information, capabilities, code levels, and page count information.

Feature Overview (Print Servers)

View print server data, such as identification information, protocol, and fax settings.

Filters

View or edit the list of saved filters, which can be used to limit the number of devices displayed.

Finishing/Quality

View or modify printer finishing and quality settings, such as copies, collation, and resolution.

Firmware (On the Web)

Open a Web page to obtain print server upgrades for supported print servers.

Firmware Download (Print Server)

Upgrade print server firmware.

Folder Configuration

Organize devices using folders. Filter folder contents based on printer attributes.

Font Cartridges

View information about any installed font cartridges.

FTP Destinations

Create and manage FTP destinations for selected devices.

General Settings (Printer)

View or modify printer settings, such as timeout, emulation, and power saver.

General Settings (Print Server)

View or modify print server settings, such as job timeout, contact name, contact location, and network speed.

Generic File Download

Download miscellaneous files such as PostScript files, universal configuration files (UCF), or font files to one or multiple devices on your network.

Home

Return to the Home screen.

Home Page (On the Web)

Visit the MarkVision Web site.

Home Screen Customization

Specify which task icons are visible on the home screen of a device.

HTML

Configure settings for printing HTML documents on a selected device.

HTTP Settings

View or modify device HTTP settings.

Image

Specify how a device will handle images—from scaling to orientation.

Import Server Settings

Import MarkVision Server folder and filter settings from a saved file to a server.

Inputs

View settings for paper trays and other printer inputs.

Install Authorization Keys

Select a file to use as a secure NTP authorization key for a particular device.

Install CA Certificate

Install a CA Certificate for one or more printers.

Internal Account Management

Add, edit, or remove internal accounts from a selected device.

IPDS

Manage Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS) settings on selected devices.

IPSec

Manage Internet Security Protocol (IPSec) settings on selected devices.

IPv6

Specify general settings information for a selected device to support Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).

Job Statistics: Trend Analysis

Enable MVP to gather and store information about print jobs sent to a specific device.

Job Timeout (Print Server)

View or modify device job timeouts.

LexLink

Configure LexLink settings on the device print server. LexLink is a print protocol used in some older Windows environments such as OS/2 Lan Server, OS/2 Lan Manager, and Windows NT Advanced Server.

Map

Create a graphical representation that illustrates the distribution of discovered devices.

MarkVision Messenger Launch

Open the MarkVision Messenger application.

MarkVision Setup

Access the MarkVision Setup wizard.

Menus Page

View and/or save a list of menu settings for a selected device.

Meters/Counters

View and/or save a list of meter and counter statistics for a selected device.

MFP - Backup Configuration Information

Create a backup copy of all configuration settings on MFP device(s). The backup copy will be used to restore the settings during disk recovery or code update operations.

MFP - Default Copy Settings

View or modify Copy Settings for an MFP device.

MFP - Default Scan to Email Settings

View or modify Scan to Email Settings for an MFP device.

MFP - Default Scan to FTP Settings

View or modify Scan to FTP settings for selected MFP devices.

MFP - Default Scan to Network Settings

View or modify Scan to Network Settings for an MFP device.

MFP - Default Scan to USB Settings

View or modify Scan to USB Settings for selected MFP devices.

MFP - Features

View feature information for multifunction devices.

MFP - General Settings

View or modify General Settings for an MFP device.

MFP - OptraImage Job Statistics Settings

View or modify OptraImageTM job statistics settings for an MFP device.

MFP - Specify External Destination File

View or modify OptraImage external destination settings for an MFP device.

MFP Status

View the current status conditions of multifunction devices.

Names of Devices

View or modify device names.

NetWare

View or modify the NetWare network settings.

Network Time Protocol (Printer)

Synchronize a printer internal clock with the MarkVision Server.

Note: Different generation devices implement time and date settings in different ways. Certain newer devices support this method of synchronization.

Network Time Protocol (Print Server)

Synchronize a print server internal clock with the MarkVision Server.

Operator Panel

View a functional control panel for a specified printer.

Operator Panel Access

Control operator-panel access to the Configuration and Reports menus on supported MarkNet devices.

Operator Panel LCD

View the LCD from the control panel for a specified printer.

Operator Panel Lock/Unlock

Remotely locks and unlocks a printer control panel.

Output Bin Names

View or modify printer custom bin names.

Output Lighting

Adjust the brightness of the device display.

Outputs

Summarizes device output options. This task is associated with the Feature Overview tasks.

Page Counts

View the current page count information for a printer.

Paper Settings

View or modify printer paper settings.

PCL

View or modify the PCL settings for a printer.

PDF

Specify the size and annotation settings for printing PDFs directly from supported devices.

Personal Settings

Personalize MVP to accommodate the way you work.

Picture of Printer

Display a picture of a selected printer.

Ports

View or modify device ports.

PostScript

View or modify PostScript settings for a printer.

PPDS

View or modify PPDS settings for a printer.

Printable Margins

Configure the printable margin area for specialized applications such as Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR).

Printer Inventory

Collect printer inventory data for supported printers on a selected print server.

Print Permissions (Hosts)

A configuration of host computer names (a part of Print Permissions Technology).

Print Permissions (Users)

Configure user printing privileges on devices that support Print Permissions Technology.

Print Pooling

Configure print pooling rules on multiple port external print servers.

Profile Destinations

Create and manage profile destinations for selected devices.

Property Tag

View or modify a property tag (user identification) for a printer.

Publications (On the Web)

Open the MarkVision Web page.

Refresh Devices

Refresh cached information for selected printer and/or print server devices.

Registration (On the Web)

Open the MVP registration Web page.

Remove Devices (Advanced)

Remove one or more devices from the list of devices managed by MVP. Use the Remove Printer icon or the Delete key shortcut.

Remove Windows Print Objects

Removes Windows print objects (queues) from remote host computers.

Reset

Reset a specified printer or print server.

Resource Management

Download fonts and overlays to printers.

Schedule Power Saver

Specify when devices should enter Power Saver mode and when they should wake up.

Scheduling

Specify times to automatically initiate certain tasks.

Security - Access Controls

Set access controls for a selected device.

Security - Advanced Credentials

Specify the User ID, Password, PIN, and Realm for the MarkVision Server.

Security Audit Log

Configure Audit Log settings to monitor security-related events on a particular device.

Security - Backup Password

Set a master password for selected devices.

Security - Basic Credentials

Maintain a list of device passwords on the MarkVision Server.

Security - Certificate Defaults

Configure default settings for security certificates.

Security - Certificate Management

Manage security certificates for selected devices.

Security - Communication Password

Synchronize a server communication password for one or more devices.

Security - Confidential Print Setup

Configure the Max Invalid PIN and Job Expiration settings for confidential print jobs on a device.

Security - Enter Device Password

Enter a password to gain access to a password protected device for the duration of the current client session.

Security - Internal Accounts

Configure internal accounts for a selected device.

Security - Kerberos (Advanced)

Set up a Kerberos building block for a selected device.

Security - Kerberos (Basic)

Import, view, or modify Kerberos Setup.

Kerberos—A computer network authentication protocol that allows the user and the server to verify each other.

Security - Kerberos Setup (Basic)

Specify the default Kerberos Realm for users.

Security - LDAP (Advanced)

Set up an LDAP building block for a selected device.

Security - LDAP (Basic)

View or modify LDAP Settings for an MFP device.

LDAP—A network authentication protocol that runs over TCP/IP.

Security - LDAP + GSSAPI

Set up an LDAP + GSSAPI building block for a selected device.

GSSAPI—Generic Security Services Application Programming Interface; an application programming interface that allows programs to access security services—specifically, Kerberos authentication.

Security - Manage Function Access

View or modify Function Access for an MFP device.

Security - Menu Lockout Setup

View or modify Menu Lockout settings for a device.

Security - Miscellaneous Security

Configure security settings—including login restrictions—for a selected device.

Security - NTLM (Advanced)

Set up an NTLM building block for a selected device.

Security - NTLM (Basic)

View or modify NTLM settings for a device.

Security - On-Board Security

View or modify security settings configured on a particular device.

Security - Password

Set up a password building block for a selected device.

Security - Password Configuration

Configure password rules and criteria for selected devices.

Security - PIN

Set up a PIN building block for a selected device.

Security - Printer Lockdown

Force one or more supported devices to communicate exclusively over a secure communication channel.

Security - Security Templates

Use building blocks to create a security template for a selected device.

Security - Set Device Password

View and edit a list of passwords for devices managed by MVP.

Security - SNMP

Configure SNMP settings for a selected device.

Security - SSL Setup

Configure Secures Socket Layer (SSL) settings on selected devices.

Service Location Protocol

Enable or disable the Service Location Protocol (SLP) function on a print server.

SMTP Server

Configure SMTP settings for a selected device.

SNMP Traps

View or modify device SNMP trap destination settings.

Software Update (Manage PlugIns)

Install and remove new MVPView or modify Kerberos Setup for an MFP device plug-ins for additional device support.

Special Configuration/Debug (Printer)

Enable or disable Hex Trace and Coverage Estimator features for a device.

Special Configuration/Debug (Printe Server)

Configure the Fax Transmit Level and the Fax Receive Threshold for a selected print server.

Standard Network

View or modify standard network settings for selected devices.

Standard Parallel

View or modify standard parallel settings for selected devices.

Standard USB

View or modify standard USB settings for selected devices.

Status of Printer

View the current status conditions of selected printers.

Status Overview

View the LCD panel, picture of printer, and status of printer for selected devices.

Storage Devices

View information about a printer storage devices, such as hard disks and flash memory.

Supplies

View supply levels for selected devices.

Supplies (On the Web)

Open a Web page where printer supplies can be ordered.

Supply Notifications

Configure settings for automatic supply notifications on selected devices.

TCP/IP

View or modify the TCP/IP network settings.

Note: Clearing the Enable mDNS check box in the TCP/IP task will disable communication between the MVP Server and certain devices.

TCP/IP Port Access

Enable or disable access to all TCP/IP ports on a selected device.

Technical Support (On the Web)

Open a Web page where technical support for products can be obtained.

User's Guide

Open the MVP User's Guide.

User Accounts and Groups

Create or edit individual accounts or account groups to restrict access to certain tasks.

Waiting Jobs

View and/or modify settings related to waiting jobs—for example, jobs waiting for device resources such as paper of a particular size.

Web Page (Print Server)

Open a Web page displaying settings for a selected device.

WLAN

Setup and configure wireless devices.

XPS

Specify whether to print error pages for XPS documents on a selected device.


Results area

Devices that are selected using either the Quick Find or Folders tabs are displayed in the results area. The results area contains a Find Results window if the Quick Find tab is selected, or a Folder Contents window if the Folders tab is selected. Devices that appear with a strikethrough are not supported for the selected task. Devices that are displayed in red text are password protected.

Using Quick Find

Use Quick Find as an easy alternative to more powerful device discovery options such as Add Devices and Manage Discovery Profiles.

To use Quick Find to discover devices on a network:

  1. Select a device characteristic:

    • Available search characteristics are: IP Address/Hostname, Device Name, Hardware Address, Model (Printer/Print Server), Property Tag, Serial Number, or Other.

    • Type IP addresses in the form of x.x.x.x (for example, 192.168.12.34).

  2. Type or select the appropriate value for the search field.

  3. Click Find.

  4. Click Stop to terminate the current discovery operation.

  5. Note: Most of the Quick Find search options are performed only on devices already managed by the MarkVision Server. An exception is the IP Address/Hostname option, which also searches the network for matching addresses.

Changing SNMP Community names

Change the read or write access privileges associated with Quick Find with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) community names. SNMP is used by network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention.

  1. From the MarkVision Professional Home screen, select Administrative Settings from the All Tasks list.

  2. Click the Quick Find tab.

  3. Type the new community name in the appropriate box to change the default value.

    Note: The default value for the Read and Write boxes is public. The community names are case-sensitive.
  4. Click OK.

Note: This changes the MVP community name, not the print server community name. To change the print server name, refer to your print server documentation. Additionally, the MVP task TCP/IP may be used.

Using the Folders tab

This area displays folders that have been configured using the Folder Configuration task and/or the MarkVision Setup wizard. Discovered devices are saved here.

Accessibility

MVP offers alternative keyboard navigation in accordance with industry standards. The user interface and task-oriented dialogs allow navigation exclusively through keyboard commands.

Multi-select

When you are presented with a list of items, such as printers, you can select more than one using the Control or Shift key. This lets you edit an attribute for all the selected devices at one time.