e-FOLLOW-Operator Manual EN 4.6
e-FOLLOW-Operator Manual EN 4.6
Table of content
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Symbols in this manual ............................................................................................................. 8
3 End-to-End encryption................................................................................................................. 13
4 Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Ports used by e-FOLLOW ....................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Supported MFPs ..................................................................................................................... 15
1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing e-FOLLOW Essentials. e-FOLLOW is an advanced document management
& accounting solution for Toshiba e-BRIDGE 3, e-BRIDGE X, e-BRIDGE Next and TOSHIBA eSF
multifunctional printers providing features like
- Authenticated printing, copying, scanning and faxing
- Secure print release
- Print-2-Me
- End-to-end encrypted printing
- color, print, copy, scan and fax quota management
- accounting for print, copy, scan and fax
- mobile printing
- mobile print release
Additionally, e-FOLLOW provides queue management and accounting for standard printers (PCL/PS).
This guide describes instructions on how to install and configure this software and Toshiba MFPs.
Hint:
Indicates information to which you should pay attention
Warning:
Indicates a situation where modification of the settings may have severe impact on correct operation.
Pro:
This manual covers both versions. Chapters and/or functions that are only available in e-FOLLOW
Professional are marked with this sign.
The screenshots in this manual usually are taken from the Professional version. So according the
license you have installed some items or buttons may not be visible.
e-FOLLOW is designed to manage, track and route print jobs from the users clients (PCs, mobile
devices etc.) to Toshiba multifunctional printers (MFPs). Additionally, e-FOLLOW allows to track and
manage printing to any networked printer. Thanks to its advanced design, e-FOLLOW does not need
to install any additional port or similar to take control of the Windows printing system / print queues.
e-FOLLOW knows different device types and queues, that can be linked to them.
The concept of virtual Queues in e-FOLLOW is used to keep print jobs spooled on the server for a
later release to a MFP when the user is in front of it. e-FOLLOW knows two types of virtual queues:
The setup for (pull) printing to a MFP is very simple and straight forward.
Usually the clients are printing to one (or several) virtual queue that is shared to the users. The virtual
queue can either be of Windows type [ 1 ] or a virtual IPP-queue [ 2 ] provided by e-FOLLOW IPP
server.
[1]
[3]
[4]
[2]
In both cases the print job is moved to the internal e-FOLLOW print spooler [ 3 ], waiting to be
released.
Hint
If the clients are sending their jobs via IPP to the Virtual-IPP-queue, the spool files are stored
encrypted.
[ 4 ] After login at the MFP e-FOLLOW is sending the job via RAW to the device.
RAW print
e-FOLLOW supports to send print jobs / spool files directly via RAW printing (TCP to port 9100) to any
printer or MFP. So no Windows queues needs to be setup on your print server for each MFP.
In both cases – RAW & IPP – no Windows queue is required to send out the print job to the MFP. This
is a big advantage and eases the setup of a e-FOLLOW environment dramatically for pull-printing.
printing to printers – actually their shared Windows print queue – can easily be controlled by
e-FOLLOW.
e-FOLLOW is pausing the job and checking permissions, balance/quotas, rules, printer status, etc.
before releasing it to the printer.
Alternatively, e-FOLLOW can remove the job from Windows spooling system and forward it via RAW
or encrypted via IPPs to the printer.
Clients can also send their print jobs encrypted to the printer. Therefore, only 2 IPP-URLs are
required.
Printer IPP-URL
e-FOLLOW then forwards print jobs / spool files via it´s IPP-client to the printer that supports IPP
printing.
Alternatively e-FOLLOW can forward the job from e-FOLLOW IPP Server to the printer via RAW.
RAW print
e-FOLLOW supports to send print jobs / spool files directly via RAW printing (TCP to port 9100) to any
printer or MFP. This is a big advantage and eases the setup of a e-FOLLOW environment dramatically
as no Windows queues are required for printing to a printer device.
Toshiba devices (e-BRIDGE 3, e-BRIDGE X & e-BRIDGE Next, e-BRIDGE eSF) usually do NOT
need a dedicated print queue in an e-FOLLOW environment. The built in PrintManager in e-FOLLOW
is taking care of forwarding the print jobs to the correct MFP.
Depending the level of security jobs can be sent via RAW or SSL encrypted via IPP to the MFP.
If users shall be able to directly print to a Toshiba device – without the opportunity for pull-printing or
secure print release - a direct queue or a direct Printer URL can be assigned to that device.
Printer
Is any SFP or non-Toshiba device. Printing to this printer usually is performed by assigning the
dedicated shared direct Windows print queue to the printer.
Additionally, you can also share a 'direct printer URL' so the user´s jobs are transmitted SSL secured.
If supported by the printer e-FOLLOW can forward the job via IPPs to the printer.
If supported by the printer e-FOLLOW can forward the job via IPPs to the printer.
If supported by the printer e-FOLLOW can forward the job via IPPs to the printer.
Load.UP
In payment environments load.UP kiosk can be used to accept money (bank notes and coins) or
payment via bank cards, credit cards, google pay, apple pay (depending your region) to top up user´s
account balances.
3 End-to-End encryption
e-FOLLOW offers highest security level by providing 100% end-to-end encryption of print job data.
The built in IPP Server allows clients to transmit print job data via secure socket connection
HTTPs/IPPs to the e-FOLLOW server. In case jobs are held in a virtual queue for a later release the
spool files are stored fully encrypted on the e-FOLLOW server´s HD.
Via the built in IPP client e-FOLLOW can send the spool files SSL encrypted to the printer (MFP /
SFP).
Attention
End-to-end encryption requires printers / MFP that support IPP printing.
Else RAW or SMB/TCP needs to be used. These protocols do not support encryption.
Encrypting / decrypting requires a certain amount of server resources. So using secure IPPs protocol
will slow down printing slightly.
This should be taken into account when designing your e-FOLLOW setup.
4 Requirements
A4 Monochrome A4 Color
e-STUDIO448S, e-STUDIO478S, e-STUDIO528P e-STUDIO338CS, e-STUDIO388CS/CP
e-STUDIO389CS, e-STUDIO479CS
A3 Monochrome MFP
e-STUDIO2303AM/2803AM
e-STUDIO2309A/2809A
e-STUDIO2508A/3008A/3508A/4508A/5008A
e-STUDIO2518A/3018A/3518A/4518A/5018A
e-STUDIO5508A/6508A/7508A/8508A
e-STUDIO5518A/6518A/7518A/8518A
A3 Eco Hybrid MFP - Monochrome
e-STUDIO3508LP/4508LP/5008LP
A3 Full Color MFP
e-STUDIO2000AC/2500AC
e-STUDIO2010AC/2510AC
e-STUDIO2505AC/3005AC/3505AC/4505AC/5005AC
e-STUDIO5506AC/6506AC/7506AC
e-STUDIO2515AC/3015AC/3515AC/4515AC/5015AC
e-STUDIO5516AC/6516AC/7516AC
A4 Full Color MFP
e-STUDIO330/400AC
Even if e-BRIDGE 3 devices are supported by e-FOLLOW, they are no longer maintained by
development.
5 Installing e-FOLLOW
Before installing e-FOLLOW make sure your server host is supported, operational and the event
viewer does not show any critical errors.
e-FOLLOW can take control / accounting of all printers locally installed on your print server. So it is
recommended to install and configure all printers and their appropriate drivers before installing
e-FOLLOW.
In case you intend to setup a pull printing environment at least one central (virtual) queue is required,
where the users are printing to and where the print jobs are spooled until they will be released 'on
demand' by the print job owner.
This virtual queue is a standard Windows queue that will be 'converted' by e-FOLLOW. So it is
recommended to add a new printer to your server that will be used as virtual queue by e-FOLLOW.
Attention:
Jobs kept in a virtual queue will be routed to different target queues/devices. So keep in mind to
assign a compatible printer driver to this queue.
To install e-FOLLOW run the Setup.exe program and follow the instructions.
Click Install.
To update e-FOLLOW run the Setup.exe program and follow the instructions.
Click Next
Click Update
In case you are running remote PrinterManagers these need to be updated accordingly.
In case you are running several print servers in one or multiple locations e-FOLLOW can also take
care of these remote servers. Therefore, only the PrinterManager part of e-FOLLOW needs to be
installed on the remote server.
To install e-FOLLOW PrinterManager run the Setup.exe program and follow the instructions.
Click Next
Click Next
Click Install.
The PrinterManager registers itself to the main e-FOLLOW server. A new tab for this PrinterManager
appears in the Printers and Virtual Queues section.
Attention
If you are creating IPP printers or virtual queues on a remote PrinterManager, be aware to Install the
appropriate client certificate provided by this PrinterManager.
You can run e-FOLLOW management from any client computer in your network. Enter the URL:
http://e-FOLLOW-Server-IP:11080
Port 11080 is the default value for the application web server. It can be changed in the management
general settings.
Version: 4.6.0
The default value for the operator password is ' ' [blank] .
This helper will lead you to the basic steps to configure your e-FOLLOW environment.
You can run Configuration help at any time by clicking to the link on the top right.
e-FOLLOW will automatically recognize the domain and hostname of your server.
Version: 4.6.0
Then select the synchronization options and check the attribute names.
For the output you can select to print directly to the IP address via
RAW or to print to the IPP(S) URL of the printer.
Before adding a Toshiba device to the list, make sure the device
settings in TopAccess have been done correctly.
Once it is added to the list click to the device and check it´s general
settings. Import roles and check the subscription addresses of the
device. Click to (Check subscription addresses). Make sure the own
address (your server) is subscribed.
Before adding a Toshiba eSF device make sure your MFDs are in the
list of supported devices and are accessible by the e-FOLLOW
server via the network.
The app will be installed automatically. You can also install the app
manually from management using [Install app] button at the General
tab.
6.7 Permissions
The concept of permissions in e-FOLLOW describes what functions & features a user is allowed or
denied to use at a Toshiba device or a printer.
Permissions are derived from a global setting "permission for all users at all devices/printers". By
default all permissions are 'allowed'.
To modify permission e-FOLLOW offers a tri-state setting switch for each feature.
The permission for this feature is passed through (e.g. from All devices or All users)
Priority of permissions is
1. User (highest)
2. Department
3. Security Groups
4. All devices/users (lowest)
So once a feature is denied (e.g. on department level) it can only be allowed on a higher (user) level.
6.8 Quotas
Quotas are a powerful tool in e-FOLLOW to get control on the usage of Toshiba devices.
You can set a total quota for the general usage as well as quotas
for color usage, printing, copying, scanning and faxing.
In the startup folder you will find a service helper tool that allows the administrator to Start / Stop the
e-FOLLOW services
Make sure to stop / restart the services while nobody is using the system or printing.
This chapter describes the setup of e-FOLLOW embedded for Toshiba e-BRIDGE X devices. The
embedded application will allow user authentication, quota control, user permissions and monitoring of
all device features. It also allows secure release of print jobs on demand as well as pull printing from a
central virtual queue.
Warning:
a qualified Toshiba technician should do all 08 "service mode" changes.
In case login shall be performed using RFID cards the USB port needs to be enabled to support card
readers.
For e-BRIDGE X and e-BRIDGE Next devices e-FOLLOW provides a convenient auto configuration of
most device settings.
• LDAP directory services
• Security settings
• EWB settings
• Home screen setting
• Roles
• LDAP mapping
• Auto change login user
• Enable guidance screen
• PIN code authentication
will be set automatically.
The link [ Autoconfig settings ] will take you to the Autoconfiguration settings page.
Make sure the ports for Non-SLL and SSL are set correctly and are enabled in e-FOLLOW General
Server Settings
The following chapters describe the manual configuration of e-BRIDGE X and e-BRIDGE Next
devices via Top Access. This is required only if you like to setup the device manually or to
adjust specific settings.
Click to New to add a new directory service. Enter the LDAP server settings as shown below.
Directory Service Name Name for the directory service - e.g. e-FOLLOW
The IP address of the e-FOLLOW server.
Server IP Address
Port Number 11389
Authentication Simple Bind
Search Base Dc=e-follow
User Name uid=admin,dc=e-follow
Password eBX_0000
Search Timeout 5
SSL Accept all certificates without CA
SSL-Port 11636
Above values are default values. If required, you can change the directory service settings in
e-FOLLOW management. ➔ Settings ➔ General ➔ Server ➔ Directory service
Make sure that the Directory Service Name defined in e-FOLLOW Management is identical to
the Directory Service Name used in TopAccess.
Select one of the LDAP server entries in the list that is not used (e.g. LDAP Server 1) and assign the
e-FOLLOW server configured previously.
Press OK to confirm.
Scroll down to Role Based Access Setting. Set “Role Based Access using LDAP server” to
“Enable”.
Set the LDAP server to the e-FOLLOW server defined previously.
In case PIN shall be required when swiping a card enable the option "Require PIN code"
Attention
To allow Card self-assignment after login Auto Change Login User must be Enabled.
Attention
If you enable "Require PIN Code" for Card Authentication Card self-assignment will not work
At login e-FOLLOW distributes the user´s email address to the MFP. As an option you can define how
this address is used.
Restriction setting for Email Destination will define the usage of the email address of the
authenticated user.
Option Mode
None User´s email address is not used as destination
Fixed To Destination is fixed to the authenticated user´s email address
To User´s email address is added to the To destination(s)
Cc User´s email address is added to the Cc destination(s)
Bcc User´s email address is added to the Bcc destination(s)
http://server-IP-address:11080/ewb
Enter the same address to "Server Registration Setting" and click to Add .
To avoid that users may log in if they have suspended jobs (e,g, due to running into low balance)
e-FOLLOW requires two directory services – one configured with SSL for user login and a second one
with No- SSL for user roles.
It is strongly recommended to run Auto-Configuration for each device. This will automatically create
the required services.
Make sure the ports for Non-SLL and SSL are set correctly and are enabled in e-FOLLOW General
Server Settings
This chapter describes the setup of e-FOLLOW embedded for Toshiba e-BRIDGE 3 devices. The
embedded application will allow accounting as well as secure release of print jobs on demand and pull
printing from a central virtual queue.
Enter the IP address of the server to the field “IP Trap Address10”.
Warning:
a qualified Toshiba technician should do all 08 "service mode" changes.
In case login shall be performed using RFID cards the USB port needs to be enabled to support card
readers.
Click to New to add a new directory service. Enter the LDAP server settings as shown below.
Directory Service Name Name for the directory service - e.g. e-FOLLOW
The IP address of the e-FOLLOW server.
Server IP Address
Port Number 11389
Authentication Simple Bind
Search Base Dc=e-follow
User Name uid=admin,dc=e-follow
Password eBX_0000
Search Timeout 5
Important:
Above values are default values. If required, you can change the directory service settings in e-
FOLLOW management. ➔ Settings ➔ General ➔ Directory service
Select
LDAP Authentication
Click to Next ..
Enable
LDAP Server (Other than
Windows Server)
Click to Next ..
Click to Next ..
Click to Next ..
To use card assign or to show login error messages (like not enough quota) it is necessary to login the
user with limited rights. Therefore RBAC_eFOLLOW.xml must be uploaded to each MFP. This file
contains all user roles required.
Click to Export/Import
Select Import
To register the e-FOLLOW server enter the address http://your-server-IP:11080/ewb into the Server
registration field and click to Add .
Then select External URL and enter the same address http://your-server-IP:11080/ewb
Attention
Don´t forget to save the settings. Click to Save at the top of the website.
This chapter describes the setup of e-FOLLOW embedded for Toshiba eSF devices. The embedded
application will allow user authentication, quota control, user permissions and monitoring of all device
features. It also allows secure release of print jobs on demand as well as pull printing from a central
virtual queue.
Click to ADD to add a new Toshiba eSF device to the list. Enter it´s
IP address and select the virtual queues for this device.
Clickicking to [ install app ] will install the e-FOLLOW eSF-client on the device.
Done!
To ensure that the e-FOLLOW eSF App can be automatically installed / updated blow device settings
are required.
In order for the eSF-App to be updated automatically, the "Import / export all settings" option must be
available for the public profile.
Otherwise the remote server is not available and e-FOLLOW cannot install the application.
The Windows clients in your network can be configured to have a window pop up after each print job,
allowing the user to add additional information to the print job. e-FOLLOW provides different PopUp
types according the custom requirements.
Confirmation Provides a PopUp message containing the current print job information
(number of pages, document name, etc.)
Username This allows the user to enter / change the username (owner) of the
current print job. (delegate job)
Username & Password This type is intended for 'anonymous' workstations running under a
guest account and requests to enter the username and password for
assigning the current print job to a specific user.
Project selection This PopUp provides a list of project codes to the user for assigning the
print job to a specific project / sub-project.
Project selection & This is a combination of the project selection PopUp and the Username
User credentials & Password PopUp.
Therefore, change to
→ MANAGEMENT → User list → select the desired user → General → Popup profile
The Client PopUp does not need to be restarted if the PopUp type has changed.
e-FOLLOW allows to define a default PopUp type that will be assigned to the user accounts while they
are imported from the domain.
A good way to distribute e-FOLLOW PopUp would be to copy the executable to a shared network
folder and copy it to the workstations via login or startup script.
Configuration options can be defined on the command line or via e-FOLLOW PopUp.ini file.
To run e-FOLLOW PopUp automatically when a user logs on, create a shortcut in Startup menu or
add e-FOLLOW PopUp.exe to a login script.
If e-FOLLOW PopUp is launched from a login script, use the following syntax:
There are a couple of options that can be used when launching e-FOLLOW PopUp. Make sure to
keep e-FOLLOW PopUp.ini in the same directory as e-FOLLOW PopUp.exe
allow_closing This option allows the user to quit e-FOLLOW PopUp by right clicking to the tray
icon -> Exit
lang= This option forces e-FOLLOW PopUp to use the language specified. (e.g.
lang=nl)
ip= This option forces e-FOLLOW PopUp to connect to the server with the specific
IP.
port= This option forces e-FOLLOW PopUp to use the specific port.
debug This option will create debug messages in case of connection issues. The
messages can be seen when right clicking to the tray icon -> INFO
Above options can also be used as command line options. In this case they need to be started with a
dash '-'. e.g.
…\e-FOLLOW PopUp.exe -allow_closing -ip=192.10.13.114 -lang=nl
Beside the Windows-PopUp executable, e-FOLLOW provides a platform independent PopUp based
on Web-Browser technologies.
To establish the Web-PopUp connection you only need to call the e-FOLLOW UserPortal URL
https://e-FOLLOW_SERVER:11070
You probably need to accept browser popups/notifications for this specific URL.
To make sure the PopUp is responding properly it is mandatory to enable below switches in the
General – PopUp settings.
For each print job the PopUp will now show up with the PopUp-type according the user´s
configuration.
11 Configure TCPConv
e-FOLLOW supports PullPrinting and fast print release not only for Toshiba devices but also for any
print queue. The user authentication can be performed by means of a networked card reader
(NetCardReader).
A NetCardReader typically consist of a USB to Ethernet adapter (TCPConv) and a card reader
supporting the specific card technology in use.
TPConv is a serial device server providing two Ethernet plugs connected to an internal TCP switch.
This allows attaching a networked or USB reader to a printer or multifunctional even if only one
Ethernet connection is available.
The device is transparent in regard of the communication to the printer. The card reader will keep it´s
own IP address and port.
The Configuration of TCPConf is performed with the TCConfig tool provided with the device server.
• Click to "Search"
• Select the TCPConv device of your choice and click to "Configuration"
• Enter the login credentials.
Name: admin
Password: by default this is blank
Remote IP Address: make sure to enter the e-FOLLOW Server IP-Address here.
• Click to OK to confirm the settings and to upload the configuration to the device server
• Click to "Restart". This will restart the device running the new configuration
Please refer to the assembly instructions and the product manual that comes with the load.UP for
mounting and powering up the device.
In fact all you need to configure to make load.UP communicate with e.FOLLOW are the device´s
network settings.
Static IP/DHCP:
Select Static IP to manually manage your IP pool.
Select DHCP to obtain the subnet mask,
gateway IP and client IP automatically.
Print Server:
IP of the e-FOLLOW server
Client IP:
client IP assigned to this load.UP.
Subnet Mask:
subnet on which the load.UP is to
operate. Read only in DHCP mode.
Gateway IP:
IP of local network’s Gateway. Read
only in DHCP mode.
13 e-FOLLOW reference
This chapter describes the sequence of menus, functions, parameters and it´s dependencies.
13.1 MANAGEMENT
The user menu contains all data and settings related to users. The e-FOLLOW database can hold
user data imported from the local domain (Active Directory) as well as 'internal' users (users that do
not have an AD-account)
[2]
[1]
[1] On the right you see the user details sections to modify the
• User´s Authentication settings
• Advanced settings
• User role
• Accounting settings
• EWB/Print settings
• User´s Projects
• Teamprint
Enter any phrase into the search window. e-FOLLOW will query all relevant fields
- Alias
- Login Name
- Full Name
- Card- ID
- PIN
Use the symbol to change the sort order of the search results.
13.1.1.4 FILTER
The filter option allows setting a filter to the list of users by different criteria.
When a filter is active (set) this is indicated by a highlighted FILTER: ON in the function bar.
13.1.1.5 MANAGE
Use the manage function to disable/enable or delete a single or a number of selected users.
13.1.1.6 MODIFY
The modify function allows a couple of modifications to the accounts of the selected users.
Change department
Assign a department to the selected user/s.
Attention
If you change the accounting mode to "Use quotas" you must
make sure that quotas are set correctly. Else the users may not
perform any printouts or copies.
Set/Add/Charge Balance
Here you can modify the balance of the selected
user/s. You can
• set the balance to a specific amount (current
balances will be replaced)
• add an amount to the selected user accounts
• deduct an amount from the selected user
accounts
Set quotas
Here you can set quotas for the selected users. If you do
not wish to use quotas for a certain function - e.g. faxing,
scanning - you can disable the use of quotas by clicking to
[disable].
The page quota field gets grayed out and the link changes
to [enable].
User data can be easily added or modified via .csv file. This function allows to add new (internal) users
to the e-FOLLOW database and to modify or add data to existing user accounts.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[2] Syntax
Make sure the structure of the .csv file is correct. Pls. refer to the sample user_import.csv in the
named directory.
The first line will be imported too.
[3] Separators
Here you can define the field separators (comma, semicolon or tab stop.
If the user already exists new values for Alias, Card ID and Email Address will be added.
All other values will be overwritten. In general, empty values from the CSV file are ignored.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
Domain user´s passwords are always authenticated against the domain controller
[3] Login-PIN: If the login type "PIN Code" is enabled at the MFP, the user´s PIN can be
assigned here
[4] Aliases: here you can enter additional login names for the user. This can be useful, if e.g. the
Login names are complex or very long. Aliases can also be used to map print jobs from other
environments (e.g. SAP), where they use different user names. Users may have multiple
(unlimited) aliases.
[5] Card IDs: If the users are allowed to login by card the card IDs can be entered here. Users
may have multiple (unlimited) card IDs.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[1] Email addresses: here you can enter one or more email-addresses for this user.
Multiple Email-addresses may be useful for Email-to-print when sending jobs from different
accounts.
[2] Department/Home directory: select a department from the list the user is belonging to
By default, these values are synchronized from a directory service. If these items are not
available or in case of internal (non-domain) users you can add this here.
[3] Popup profile: in case PopUps are required you can select the popup type for the
specific user. In case the Mandatory flag is enabled all jobs must be processed by the popup,
else they are refused by the server.
e-FOLLOW provides a user role concept, allowing individual users to get access to certain
management options.
[1]
[2]
[1] Use user role: If enabled the user can login to e-FOLLOW management
[2] Here you can select the user´s access permissions. All e-FOLLOW menu items can be
selected individually.
After login, the user can only see the options enabled for his role.
13.1.1.10.1 Cashier
The special cashier role is intended for users who shall only be able to modify the users balance or
quotas.
When you login as 'cashier' the access is limited to the balance/quota settings.
Add balance [ + ] and Charge balance [ - ] will allow the cashier to increase or decrease the user
balance by the desired amount.
To select a new accounting type, click to [change] and select the desired accounting mode.
Only log activities: All activities (print, copy, scan, fax) are logged in the e-FOLLOW transaction
database. But the user is not restricted/limited.
Charge user balance: All activities (print, copy, scan, fax) are charged to the user´s balance
according the prices set.
Beside a total 'over all' quota you can define additional quotas for color usage, prints, copies, scans
and faxes.
Attention
Quotas can also be set for Departments and Devices. So it might happen that even if the user still has
e.g. color quota available he can´t do color prints or copies if the color quota of his department or the
color quota of the device is used up.
This mode allows the parallel use of both, quotas and user´s account balances.
It is intended to give e.g. a periodical 'free quota' to students or staff. Jobs exceeding these free
quotas need to be paid by the users account balances.
Important
It is important to know that quotas will
always be used first.
Force black & white printing: all printouts will be done in B&W
Force erasable blue printing: all printouts will be done in erasable blue (ECO device only)
Print job list sorted by: Select the default sort order for the print job list
Show print job list immediately: if enabled, the welcome screen will be skipped
This will ensure that documents will only be retrieved by the authorized user.
To prevent removing the current job list due to auto-logout it is recommended to set the Autoclear
function on the device to 'No limit'
Cancel running jobs If enabled the currently running job is stopped and removed
additionally. Else the running job will be finished.
Delete on error after .. This will delete the current job that caused an error (e.g.
paper jam) and the pending job list after xx seconds. If the
error gets fixed in between the xx seconds, the device will
continue to print and to process the user´s current job list.
Once one of the 'Automatic deletion of jobs' option is enabled, the printing system will change to
single-print-mode. This means that a next job of a selected list of jobs will not be sent to the device
before the prior job has been completely finished.
Enable project selection. This enables the project selection for jobs on
e-BRIDGE devices (EWB client) for the current user.
Project are mandatory If enabled the selection of a project code is mandatory. Jobs
without a project code will be cancelled.
Skip blank project list If a user does not have any project codes assigned (and there
are no global projects available) the user will not be prompted
to select a project code when this option is enabled.
Allow manual entry of project In addition to select project codes from a list, the user can be
names allowed to manually enter a project code.
Allow manual entry of sub- ..same for sub-project codes.
project names
Add manually entered projects If enabled, the manually entered project code will be added to
to list the user´s project code list.
Global projects (projects that are available to all users) cannot be added to the list.
Here you can allow this user to release jobs originally printed/owned by other users.
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To flag print jobs being private the client PopUp must be executed on the users Workstation.
13.1.2 Departments
Departments are organizational units. Each user may belong to only one department. Usually the
association of users to departments is done in Active Directory.
When synchronizing the domain e-FOLLOW automatically imports all departments and the association
of users.
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[4]
1. List of departments
2. List of users belonging to the selected department
3. press ADD to manually add a department
4. press [+] to manually add users to the selected department
5. enable/disable 'force duplex printing', 'force black & white printing', 'force erasable blue
printing’ and quotas for the selected department
Attention
Quotas can also be set for Users and Devices.
So it might occur that even if the Department still
has color quota available a user can´t do color
prints or copies if his personal color quota or the
color quota of the device is used up.
e-FOLLOW user roles can also be assigned by department. This means that a specific role can easily
be assigned (or revoked) to all users belonging to the same department.
Use user role: If enabled, user roles get enabled for all users belonging to the selected department
and you now can assign the desired roles
to all users.
Attention
Disabling a user role will revoke the role
from all users of that department.
Enter any phrase into the search window. e-FOLLOW will query all relevant fields
- Name
- Description
The search can be narrowed down by selecting a specific field to be searched or by departments that
are configured with Quota in use or with Quota disabled.
Use the symbol to change the sort order of the search results.
13.1.3 Permissions
The concept of permissions in e-FOLLOW describes what functions & features users are allowed or
denied when printing to a direct queue or using a Toshiba e-BRIDGE X device.
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2. Device list: First of all permissions are globally set for All devices/queues. By default all
features are 'allowed'. To deny a feature change its status to 'denied'
By pressing [ + ] you can add single Toshiba devices (or direct queues). By default
permissions are derived from the global settings for all devices.
This is indicated by the status
3. The list of users shows whom the permissions are applied to. By default the settings are
applied to All users. Similar to the devices/queues you can add individual users, departments
and security groups by pressing the corresponding icon
[user - department - group]
This allows to individually apply permissions for each combination of user, department, group
and devices or direct queues.
4. To adjust permissions e-FOLLOW offers a tri-state setting switch for each feature.
This feature is allowed
The permission for this feature is passed through
This feature is denied
13.1.4 Projects
In e-FOLLOW print and copy transactions can - in addition to user and departments - optionally be
assigned to a Project code. Projects can be used. e.g. to charge back cost to projects or clients. Each
project can have an unlimited number of sub-projects allowing the administrator to realize a fine
grained accounting structure.
global projects
these projects (and sub-projects) are available to all users.
Each project code can be specified as a 'personal' project or 'global' project by enabling or disabling
the User assignment enabled option.
Projects can either be selected at the e-BRIDGE embedded client, the workstation client popup or the
mobile print release App.
The list of projects, sub-projects and user assignment in e-FOLLOW can be imported via a .csv file.
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[2] Syntax
Make sure the structure / syntax of the .csv file is correct. Please refer to the examples for global and
user assigned projects.
Global: project-name
project-name, sub-project-name*
*) sub-project name is optional. Make sure, that in case of user assigned projects the username is
placed as third field.
[3] Separators
Here you can define the field separators (comma, semicolon or tab stop) and the type of brackets
containing the descriptions.
[ 4 ] !DROP_TABLE
If you add the expression '!DROP_TABLE' at the first line of the .csv file all project codes and user
assignments will be deleted before importing the data from .csv. Else new data will be appended.
13.1.5 Domains
e-FOLLOW supports the synchronization of users from the local Windows domain (Active directory).
Additionally, e-FOLLOW supports the synchronization via LDAP to any directory service. By default,
the domain is auto detected according the membership of the e-FOLLOW server.
e-FOLLOW Professional can synchronize users from multiple active directories or LDAP Servers.
Clicking to [ ADD ] will allow entering the hostname/IP and credentials for an additional Server.
Active Directory
LDAP
LDAP import can only be performed if the LDAP Server supports paged search.
Attention
When 'Write new Cad-IDs to A.D.' is enabled, the user specified here must have write-permission.
Attention
When Removing a domain all users, user settings and the jobs pending for these users will be deleted
accordingly.
OU filter This allows you to import users only from specific OUs. Enter any
part of the distiguishedName of the OUs you will like to import.
This will also import users of any sub-OUs of the selected OUs.
Security group filter This allows you to import users only from specific security
groups. Enter any part of the distiguishedName of the security
groups you will like to import.
e-FOLLOW allows to deal with filters containing only the relevant part of the OU/group
name. e.g. your domain structure contains sub-OUs "users" in each "branch"-OU like:
OU=users,OU=branch-north,DC=domain,DC=com
OU=users,OU=branch-south,DC=domain,DC=com
OU=users,OU=branch-west,DC=domain,DC=com
In this case you do not need to enter 3 filters but only
OU=users or
OU=users,OU=branch
to avoid to import users from the common OU "users"
Attention
Filtering for groups in additional (non-local) domains is not supported.
Ignore disabled AD accounts If enabled, accounts that are disabled in the domain will not be
imported to the e-FOLLOW database.
Replace internal users If enabled, internal users will be replaces by the domain users in
case of identical user names (Login name / samAccountName)
Delete unknown users Domain users that are present in the e-FOLLOW database will be
removed if the corresponding account in Active Directory does
not exist anymore.
Generate random PIN If enabled this will assign a random PIN to each user account
The database fields in e-FOLLOW are retrieved from specific attributes in AD. By default, the attribute
names are set to common values. Here you can change/ add the attribute names holding the data for
the specific database fields.
The 'custom home directory' can be used to define a user´s homeDirectory even if it can´t be
retrieved from the directory service. Enter the SERVER & PATH and if required "::username" as a
wildcard for the user login name (sAMAccountName)
Accounting Select the accounting mode for new users. Depending the
selected mode Balance setting or Quota setting are getting
active.
In case your e-FOLLOW server is not a domain-member the domain can´t be resolved automatically.
In this case you will see a message "No domains available".
Click to ADD and enter the hostname or IP address of the domain controller and the credentials of an
administrative user as described above.
13.2 DEVICES
The devices menu contains all data and settings related to printing hardware (Toshiba e-BRIDGE 3,
e-BRIDGE X , e-BRIDGE Next, e-BRIDGE eSF devices and printers), for NetCardReaders, and the
settings for mobile printing, mobile release and the load.UP money loader.
A virtual Queue in e-FOLLOW is used to receive print jobs from Client PCs or mobile devices and
store these jobs for a later release.
e-FOLLOW can share virtual queues (Windows or IPP) to clients. If a client is printing to a virtual
queue
- The print jobs are held in e-FOLLOW internal spooling system
- The spool files are encrypted if sent via IPP
- Jobs can be released at any device (printer or MFP)
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A virtual Windows queue must be created using the regular Windows printer dialog.
It is recommended to create the queue by (temporarily) using an IP address of an existing MFP that is
currently online. This will enable the Toshiba printer driver to add the JobEndInfo to the spool file.
Once created the IP address can be changed to any value (e.g. 0.0.0.0)
To add a virtual queue, click to ADD and select the virtual queue type you wish to add.
Windows queue
IPP queue
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Make sure the Internet printing client is installed on the client PC. Else users cannot connect to the
URL.
To perform printing via SSL the client PC (Windows only!) requires a certificate. The certificate can be
downloaded by the link: http://e-FOLLOW_SERVER_IP:631/certificate
or clicking to [ IPP Server Settings ] [ 3 ]
If you added a rule to your firewall to make e-FOLLOW available from 'outside' enter its External
hostname for the IPP Server. A second certificate for external access will be generated and can be
downloaded via http://e-FOLLOW_SERVER_IP:631/certificate_external or clicking
to [ IPP Server Settings ] [ 3 ]
• released by a user, or
• deleted due to a rule, by the user himself or by the administrator
The Auto-delete option will remove jobs that have not been released after the time defined by the
administrator.
In case the PopUp status is different from 'None' or 'Closed' the job cannot be released because e-
FOLLOW is waiting for the client PopUp to be confirmed.
If you have selected one or multiple print job/s, the MODIFY option gets available. You can now
• move the selected jobs to another virtual queue
• Print on device (Toshiba / Toshiba eSF)
• change the user (job owner) for the selected print jobs
• delete the selected print jobs
Attention
When creating a virtual queue make sure
that it´s port does link to a physical device
(e-BRIDGE MFP) that is switched on and
has connection to the network.
First install a default TCP-IP printer with an
actual Toshiba printer driver. Choose IP
addess: e-BRIDGE_device_IP
Attention
If the IP address selected for the virtual queue is not an existing device IP the reading of JobInfo (page
count and page size) form PJL-header will fail.
13.2.2 Printers
In the printers menu all none-Toshiba eBX / eSF device – i.e. printers - are managed. A printer in e-
FOLLOW means the physical printing HW. Client can send their print jobs via one (or more) shared
Windows print queues or an IPP URL.
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[ 2 ] Connection type
Here you can define how e-FOLLOW is forwarding the
print job to the printer.
By default, this option is disabled. If enabled, e-FOLLOW will pause the target queue, take over the
spool from Windows printing system and send the job directly to the printer using the Printer URL
specified here.
In case the printer does not support IPP-printing, (e.g. GDI, USB, or serial printer) this option must be
kept disabled.
Auto detect IP-address: Usually e-FOLLOW can determine automatically the printer´s IP address. In
case this is not possible you can enter the IP manually here.
Black and white printer: enable this option in case the device is a B&W only printer.
[ ] SNMP accounting
Here you can enable / disable SNMP accounting for this printer. (see next chapter)
By default all pages will be charged according the "unknown" size type. To add individual prices for
specific paper formats click to [ Add paper-size ] and select the desired size.
You now can enter specific prices for that paper size.
[Copy prices to all printers ] will copy the current price table to all printers in e-FOLLOW.
If the job can´t be printed due missing credentials or a technical issue you can decide whether to
delete the job or move it to another queue or a virtual queue for a late release.
By adding an IPP printer users can send their print jobs to the e-FOLLOW built-in IPP Server.
IP-Address:
This is the printer IP-address.
e-FOLLOW will send out the jobs received via it´s IPP Server by default to this IP-address to the RAW
port (9100).
Once the Printer is added to the printer list it is similar to the Windows printers described above.
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[ 1 ] Here you can see the Direct IPP queue that clients can use to print to the e-FOLLOW IPP server.
You can retrieve [get] the printer´s Model and serial number and add [change] it´s description and
location. These data will be added e.g. to the reports or SQL-export.
[ 2 ] Here you can define how e-FOLLOW is forwarding the print job to the printer.
Print via IPPS: if switched off (default) e-FOLLOW is sending the print job via RAW directly to the
printer on port 9100.
Press the [ test ] button to check you have entered the correct printer URL.
In case the device´s IPP Server is responding you will get a SUCCESS
message and the IPP version of your printer.
Auto detect IP-address: Usually e-FOLLOW can determine automatically the printer´s IP address. In
case this is not possible you can enter the IP manually here.
Black and white printer: enable this option in case the device is a B&W only printer.
[ ] SNMP accounting
Here you can enable / disable SNMP accounting for this printer. (see next chapter)
To achieve an accurate accounting of printed pages e-FOLLOW can check the counters via SNMP
from the device´s counter MIB.
You can now enter the IP address manually by clicking to [ change ]. Now SNMP accounting can be
enabled.
In case the values do not match the real counters of the printer
the desired device may not be known by e-FOLLOW at
current. Therefore we would appreciate your assistance by
running a MIB-browse with the MIBWalk.exe tool.
[ Enable SNMP for all queues ] / [ Disable SNMP for all queues ]
These quick links will enable or disable SNMP accounting for all direct queues.
To determine the MIB values for a specific printer run MIBWalk Vx.exe (that is not part of the
download package) and enter the IP address of the printer.
Make sure nobody is printing to this printer while running the walk. Press Start Walk to execute the
MIB-walk. The result will be stored in a file as indicated in Path of output file:
IPP printing is a common way to securely transmit print jobs via the network. There are some
requirements to be met to allow SLL encrypted transmission of print jobs.
Browse to
HTTP://e-FOLLOW_SERVER_IP:631/certificate
You now can add the virtual IPP queue to your client by using the regular Add a printer dialog.
Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer and click to The printer that I want isn´t
listed.
Select a shared
printer by name and
enter the virtual IPP
queue URL defined
earlier.
Unfortunately, the IPP server is - unlike Windows spooler - not aware of the document page count.
But e-FOLLOW can do a modification on the client so the Toshiba Universal 2 printer driver is adding
this information to the spool file.
Now the local printer driver will add the page count information to the spool file before sending out to
the e-FOLLOW server.
To avoid long waiting time when printing via IPP/S make sure that SNMP communication is switched
OFF. Else the client will try to get the printer status from e-FOLLOW via SNMP. This will fail and
printing will continue after a timeout of about 1 Minute.
13.2.3 Toshiba
This menu shows the list of all Toshiba devices (e-BRIDGE 3, e-BRIDGE X and e-BRIDGE Next).
Add Toshiba devices here for secure print release or for pull printing from a central virtual queue and /
or if you want to track and control user activities for copying, scanning and faxing.
Attention
Make sure that SSL port for ODCA is activated in case you like
to use SSL.
If the Login name and Password for the device administration have
not been changed you can leave it blank.
If you have changed the SNMP community of the device this can
be modified accordingly.
If the auto configuration is enabled, e-FOLLOW will set all relevant configuration settings
• LDAP directory
• Security settings
• EWB settings
• Home screen setting
• Roles
• LDAP mapping
• Auto change login user
• Enable guidance screen
• PIN code authentication
You may add a description for the new device (e.g. place of location).
Clicking to add will add the device to the list and perform the actions required.
Attention
Make sure the device is switched on and can be reached via the network. Else adding the device will
fail.
To achieve a most convenient setup of your site – e.g. before rollout of the MFPs – you can ADD
Toshiba devices in offline mode or copy a setup of an existing device.
When the Offline switch is enabled, user roles and subscriptions will not be applied to the device.
Make sure to initialize these devices once they are installed and online.
(MANAGE -> Initialize selected devices)
Attention
Make sure that SSL port for ODCA is activated
in case you like to use SSL.
• LDAP directory
• Security settings
• EWB settings
• Home screen setting
• Roles
• LDAP mapping
• Auto change login user
• Enable guidance screen
• PIN code authentication
Clicking to OK will add the selected devices to the list and start the auto configuration process for
these devices (if enabled).
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If enabled you can set Use SSL for EWB either switched ON or OFF for that specific MFP.
[ 2 ] Virtual queues:
Here you can add / remove virtual queues for that
device.
When a user is logging in to that MFP e-FOLLOW will
check these virtual queues for print jobs for that user
and add them to the print release list.
Press the [ test ] button to check you have entered the correct printer URL.
In case the device´s IPP Server is responding you will get a SUCCESS
message and the IPP version of your printer.
[Permissions]
This lead you to the permission settings page as described above. (see Permissions)
[Configure automatically]
This will automatically configure LDAP
directory, security settings, EWB settings and
Home Screen settings. Roles and LDAP
mapping of the device will be replaced with the
default values.
Attention
Make sure to run configuration at least once for each device.
If not permissions cannot be applied to the device. By default, this is performed when adding a device
to the list.
[ Autoconfig settings ]
This link will lead you to the
auto configuration settings
page. Here you can define
the settings for the auto
configuration of e-BRIDGE
X/Next devices.
Authentication by
username/password is
enabled by default.
Hint
Checking the Last Login / Last transaction entries shows if the subscriptions are working properly.
The direct print is option is intended to directly print from a client PC to a Toshiba e-BRIDGE X device.
Printout will be performed immediately if permission, balance or quotas are sufficient.
If Direct print is enabled, you can now add one or more shared Windows queues that allow
users/clients to directly print to this device. Click to [ + ] and select the desired queue(s).
In case of multiple PrinterManagers installed all available queues from all PrinterManagers are shown.
Direct print to a Toshiba device can also be performed via secure IPPS.
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[ 2 ] In case you have multiple PrinterManagers installed select the desired PrinterManager (Monitor)
that shall take care for this Direct IPP queue and the queue name.
13.2.3.3.3 Prices
Here you can set the prices for the selected device e-FOLLOW is charging to the user balance. Prices
can be set according the paper size (large / small - e.g. A3 / A4,A5) and the color (full color, dual-color
and black & white).
13.2.3.3.4 Quotas
e-FOLLOW allows to control the usage of devices by setting quotas for color, prints, copies, scans and
faxes.
To enable device quotas, check the "Use quotas" button.
You now can individually enable the different quotas and enter the appropriate page numbers. Quotas
that are unchecked allow unlimited use.
Attention
Quotas can also be set for Departments and Users. So it might happen that even if the user still has
e.g. color quota available he can´t do color prints or copies if the color quota of his department or the
color quota of the device is used up.
Here you can modify the settings that are related to card reader usage.
Attention
These settings should only be
changed on request of a Toshiba
technician.
QuickPrint:
If this function is enabled all print jobs of
the user (also TeamPrint jobs) will be sent
to the device immediately after login.
Attention
Users are not able to individually select
jobs for printing when QuickPrint is
enabled.
Force duplex printing / black & white printing / erasable blue printing:
These options allow the administrator to force printing of each job in duplex and/or black & white /
erasable blue.
Attention
If enabled it is impossible for users to print documents in simplex mode or in color on this device.
Show staple
When the device is equipped with a staple unit, stapling options (top left & 2 staples left) are added to
the job details settings in EWB.
13.2.3.3.8 Consumables
Here you can see the status of the device´s toner and paper level.
Important
Initialization must be performed before use of the devices in case the devices have been added
offline.
Change queues
You now have the possibility to assign
virtual queues to the selected devices or to
remove all assigned virtual queues from the
selected devices.
Attention
this action will replace existing assignments of virtual queues.
Attention
Make sure to assign at least one virtual queue to each Toshiba device. Else it will not be possible to
release print jobs.
Set prices
Here you can set the prices for the selected Toshiba
devices.
Set quotas
Here you can set quotas for the selected Toshiba devices. If
you do not wish to use quotas for a certain function - e.g.
faxing, scanning - you can disable the use of quotas by
clicking to [disable].
Modify settings
This is a powerful method to change the settings for multiple Toshiba devices.
Add Toshiba eSF devices here for secure print release or for pull printing from a central virtual queue
and / or if you want to track and control user activities for copying, scanning and faxing.
e-FOLLOW provides a convenient method to scan the network for finding Toshiba eSF devices and
add them to the management in one step.
Attention
The eSF SDK currently does not allow the server to
configure it´s IP address to the installed application.
Therefore, this has to be done manually.
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[ 1 ] Sender email:
Here you can define a sender email-address for this device. If left blank the current user´s email
address will be set as from-address.
[ 2 ] Virtual queues:
Here you can add / remove virtual queues for that device.
[ 3 ] Print via IPPS: if switched off (default) e-FOLLOW is sending the print job via RAW directly to
the printer on port 9100.
Press the [ test ] button to check you have entered the correct printer URL.
In case the device´s IPP Server is responding you will get a SUCCESS message
and the IPP version of your printer.
[ 4 ] Anonymous print:
This option allows printing of jobs that do not have a PJL header referring to the job owner. The printer
will see this job as 'anonymous' and therefore cannot be accounted for the real job owner. By default,
e-FOLLOW will deny printing these kind of jobs.
Attention
If you allow Anonymous print the jobs will not be accounted / charged to a user.
[Permissions]
This leads you to the permission settings page as described above. (see Permissions)
[Install app]
This will automatically install the eSF application to the
Toshiba eSF device.
Attention
The eSF SDK currently does not allow the server to configure it´s IP address to the installed
application. Therefore, this has to be done manually.
The direct print is option is intended to directly print from a client PC to a Toshiba eSF device. Printout
will be performed immediately if permission, balance or quotas are sufficient.
If Direct print is enabled, you can now add one or more shared Windows queues that allow
users/clients to directly print to this device. Click to [ + ] and select the desired queue(s).
In case of multiple PrinterManagers installed all available queues from all PrinterManagers are shown.
Depending the number of remote PM and network quality this may take some time.
Important
If direct print mode is enabled the zero-stop functionality is no longer supported.
So it is strongly recommended to disable direct print if users are charged by balance or quota.
Direct print to a Toshiba device can also be performed via secure IPPS.
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[2]
[ 2 ] In case you have multiple PrinterManagers installed select the desired PrinterManager (Server)
that shall take care for this Direct IPP queue and enter the queue name.
13.2.4.3.3 Prices
Here you can set the prices for the selected device e-FOLLOW is charging to the user balance. Prices
can be set according the paper size (large / small - e.g. A3 / A4,A5) and the color (full color, dual-color
and black & white).
13.2.4.3.4 Quotas
e-FOLLOW allows to control the usage of devices by setting quotas for color, prints, copies, scans and
faxes.
To enable device quotas, check the "Use quotas" button.
You now can individually enable the different quotas and enter the appropriate page numbers. Quotas
that are unchecked allow unlimited use.
Attention
Quotas can also be set for Departments and Users. So it might happen that even if the user still has
e.g. color quota available he can´t do color prints or copies if the color quota of his department or the
color quota of the device is used up.
Here you can modify the settings that are related to card reader usage.
It is recommended to create an internal user (e.g. ‘guest’) that is used when logging in as guest. If
required, you can assign individual guest users to each eSF device.
QuickPrint:
If this function is enabled all print jobs of
the user (also TeamPrint jobs) will be sent
to the device immediately after login.
Attention
Users are not able to individually select
jobs for printing when QuickPrint is
enabled.
Attention
If enabled it is impossible for users to print documents in simplex mode or in color on this device.
13.2.4.3.8 Consumables
Here you can see the status of the device´s toner and consumables level.
Change queues
You now have the possibility to assign
virtual queues to the selected devices or to
remove all assigned virtual queues from the
selected devices.
Attention
this action will replace existing assignments of virtual queues.
Attention
Make sure to assign at least one virtual queue to each Toshiba device. Else it will not be possible to
release print jobs.
Set prices
Here you can set the prices for the selected Toshiba devices.
Set quotas
Here you can set quotas for the selected Toshiba devices. If you
do not wish to use quotas for a certain function - e.g. faxing,
scanning - you can disable the use of quotas by clicking to
[disable].
Modify settings
This is a powerful method to change the settings for multiple Toshiba devices.
Once the App is installed on a device it automatically updates itself if a newer version is available on
e-FOLLOW server.
To guarantee unrestricted functionality it is mandatory that the latest eSF App version is installed on
the devices. If a deprecated version of the e-FOLLOW eSF App is installed on the MFP the users are
not allowed to login.
In the e-FOLLOW Event Log you will also find a corresponding Warning.
13.2.5 NetCardReader
e-FOLLOW supports the usage of networked card readers (NetCardReader) to release print jobs from
a virtual queue to a printer.
A NetCardReader has no physical connection to the printer it is attached to. Therefore, they need to
be 'connected' logically. (see Configure TCPConv)
Virtual queues:
Add one (or multiple) virtual queue to check for jobs of the user swiping his card.
Target printer:
Select a printer the jobs shall be sent to.
Important
Make sure the target printer is compatible to the driver applied to the virtual queues.
e-FOLLOW allows users to send documents for printing via email from any (mobile) device. Most
common office file formats, images and PDF are supported.
An advanced print release App (iOS & Android) is available for print release via the user´s mobile
phone or tablet. The mobile App can also be used to upload documents from you Android or iOS
device to an e-FOLLOW queue.
Print jobs held in a virtual queue can also be released to any direct queue or Toshiba direct queue
by using the e-FOLLOW mobile App.
Similar to the NetCardReaders a device identifier or a QR-code are used to logically link the printer so
e-FOLLOW knows at which device the user currently is in front of.
Virtual queues:
Add one (or multiple) virtual queue to check for jobs of the user is selecting this device identifier.
Target printer:
Select a printer the jobs shall be sent to.
Attention
Make sure the target printer is compatible to the driver selected for the virtual queues.
Use the UTILITY menu to generate a [ .html ] or [ .pdf ] document containing the QR-codes
generated by e-FOLLOW. These
labels can be attached to the
appropriate printer to easily be
identified by the e-FOLLOW app.
E-mail printing is very convenient way to send documents for printing as almost every device with an
internet or WLAN connection is capable to send out emails.
Therefore, e-FOLLOW can constantly check one or more email accounts of different type (IMAP,
POP3 or Exchange).
e-FOLLOW separates the attachments and processes them into a print job. All common file formats
are supported.
PDF PDF
Words: DOC, DOCX, XML, RTF, HTML, XHTML, MHTML, ODT, XPS, SWF, TXT, EPUB
Cells: XLS, XLSX, XLSM, XLSB, ODS, CSV
Slides: PPT, POT, PPS, PPTX, POTX, PPSX, ODP, PPTM
Images: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, TIF, BMP, EMF, EXIF, ICO, ICON, WMF
If Anonymous mode is disabled e-FOLLOW accepts only emails from known senders. So the sender´s
email address must be identical to one of the email addresses stored in the user database.
If a sender address is unknown the email will not be processed and deleted.
Enter a name for this account and d select the account type
(IMAP, POP3 or Exchange).
Depending the account type you need to enter the account credentials:
[1]
[2]
[ 1 ] - IMAP/POP3
[ 3 ] - Exchange
The settings for an exchange account are different from the above.
[3]
To determine the correct URL for the Exchange Web Service (EWS) of your server you may logon
to your exchange server and enter below power-shell command.
[ 2 ] - The following settings determine the processing and routing of the mails.
Print to queue This is the queue the processed document will be sent to. By
default the (first) virtual queue is pre-selected
Min. size for images This value avoids print out of small images like logos or icons
Max. mail size As processing of jobs needs some resources the size of emails
can be limited.
Validation token This is a security feature to avoid SPAM. If you enter any string
here all emails´ subject must begin with this string.
Additionally print text If enabled not only the attachment will be processed but also the
email (body) itself.
E-Mail notification If enabled the sender will receive a confirmation email with the
status of the transmitted job.
Send PIN with notification If enabled the mail sent will contain the user´s login PIN
Changing the output queue from a virtual queue to a direct queue will lead to an immediate printout of
the documents.
If the jobs will be held in a virtual queue, print jobs from anonymous senders need to be assigned to a
user account for a later release.
It is recommended to create a specific account for anonymous guest prints. This allows to disclose it´s
login credentials / PIN to guests and set a (daily?) limit to it.
This option will create a new 'internal' user account for each email received from an unknown sender.
The account name (login name) and full name will be set to the email address.
The account password and login PIN will be generated by e-FOLLOW according the PIN length
setting.
You can also define the accounting mode for these new accounts and a limit (balance or total quota)
This might be useful to avoid unlimited use of your printers for guests.
The user will be informed about the creation of his new account be email.
[1]
[ 1 ] It is recommended to secure the email account for anonymous users by using a validation token.
This will ensure that e-FOLLOW will only accept emails when the subject contains this token.
13.2.7 load.UP
Make sure the correct network settings and e-FOLLOW server IP-address are applied to load.UP.
Description By default part of the load.UP MAC address will be entered here. You can
modify the dive description – this will also be printed on the receipt.
Activated Here the load.UP can be enabled / disabled – e.g. if a service is required
Dispenser Activated If your load.UP is equipped with a card dispenser unit this can be
enabled/disabled here.
Card reader enabled If required the card reader can be enabled / disabled
Use PIN by default Login can be performed by username & password or PIN (if enabled, login
by card is always possible in parallel) Select which login type is shown
first.
load.UP is equipped with a ticket-printer to print a receipt for the customer after each charging
transaction. The basic content of the receipt like account balance, money inserted, etc. are fix.
Nevertheless, you can design the header and footer of the printout according your requirements.
Once you enter the collector credentials load.UP will disconnect from e-FOLLOW and you can get
access to the load.UP menu.
You can now collect the money and close the door.
13.3 REPORT
e-FOLLOW provides a numerous amount of standard reports. By simply selecting the desired report
and it´s parameters the Operator has quick access to all transaction data stored in the e-FOLLOW
database.
13.3.1 Reports
This menu contains the powerful built in report generator. e-FOLLOW offers a row of predefined report
templates for user-, department- and printer-based reports [ 1 ].
[2]
[1]
[4]
[3]
[5]
[6]
You can ADD a new template and configure it´s settings or COPY the current 'active' template with all
it´s settings into a
customized report template.
[ 3 ] Filter
When you have selected the
template you can specify the
time period for the report,
specific users, Departments,
printers, projects etc. to filter
the data for the report.
[ 5 ] Create now:
Confirm the template you have selected by clicking to one if the [ .html ] [ .pdf ] or [ .csv ] buttons.
The report will be generated according your selection, filters, etc.
Reports can also be exported to a PDF file by clicking to [ .pdf ] or to a comma separated file by
clicking to [ .csv ].
In case usernames / document names are encrypted, you´ll need to enter the
passwords (1 + 2) to create the reports decrypted. Else the report will replace
usernames and document names with the phrase 'encryped'.
e-FOLLOW is not just tracking the number of pages printed, but also the sheets of paper that have
been saved due to jobs not being printed or converted to duplex.
Job deleted by user User don´t need the job anymore and deletes it from the job list at
the MFP
Job deleted by system Job is timed out and automatically deleted from the virtual queue
Job deleted by rule The job is deleted due to a rule set in e-FOLLOW – e.g. no jobs >
100 pages on this device..
Job converted to duplex Jobs that are converted to duplex by a rule or policy will save 50% of
the sheets
Additionally e-FOLLOW is also tracking the number of sheets of paper that have been recycled
(erased) for re-use by e-STUDIO3508LP/4508LP/5008 devices.
By clicking to the [.pdf] link a PDF file is generated containing the detailed eco-statistics and graphs.
Besides the paper saving it also shows the savings for wood, water, electricity and CO2.
The calculation is based on below parameters and can easily be adjusted in SETTINGS → General
→ Expert Settings in terms the basic input values are different in your region.
EcoValueWood 0,017 Kg wood used to produce 1 sheet of paper (80g/sq.m. - size A4)
EcoValueWater 0,21 liter of water used to produce 1 sheet of paper (80g/sq.m. - size A4)
EcoValueElectricity 0,054 Kw/h electricity used to produce 1 sheet of paper (80g/sq.m. - size A4)
EcoValueKGC02 0,0059 Kg CO2 emitted to produce 1 sheet of paper (80g/sq.m. - size A4)
The balance report is a special report showing the user´s balance / quota status at the time the report
is created.
The balance report can also be exported to a PDF file by clicking to [ .pdf ] or to a comma separated
file by clicking to [ .csv ].
13.3.2 Accounting
The accounting report shows a list of all transactions according the change of user balances.
charge balance
Click to EXPORT AS PDF or EXPORT AS CSV to save the current list in the selected format.
13.4 SETTINGS
In the settings section you have access to all global configuration settings in e-FOLLOW.
13.4.1 General
13.4.1.1 Server
e-FOLLOW auto detects the server IP address. In case your server has multiple network adaptors you
can change its IP address by clicking to [change].
In case you make e-FOLLOW reachable from external - e.g. by port forwarding – enter the External
server IP-address here by clicking to [change].
In case you need to change the default ports for e-FOLLOW Web access or DataManager you have
access to these by clicking to [change].
Restart Services
After clicking to 'save' the DataManager service needs to be restarted. This will force an update of the
e-FOLLOW settings and the generation of new client-, user portal- and IPPS client certificates.
Certificates
If you have switched e-FOLLOW to
encrypted Management and EWB
communication the new certificates
have to be distributed to all clients that
have access to e-FOLLOW
Management and Toshiba MFPs.
Device configuration
All Toshiba MPFs need to be reconfigured to deploy the new Server IP. It is recommended to use the
e-FOLLOW [ auto configuration ] function.
This can be done in Batch-Mode (→ select all devices → MANAGE → Automatically configure
selected devices)
form external clients (e.g. via the WWW) you need to enter the external IP or URL, according your
firewall settings and rules.
e-FOLLOW will generate an additional SSL-certificate that needs to be installed on the external
clients.
Make sure to use the correct URL and certificates when reaching out for e-FOLLOW from external.
The Database settings allow to perform database maintenance tasks like Backup and Restore of the
e-FOLLOW Database or remove old transaction records that are not needed anymore.
[ Backup database ]
Will create a backup archive. By default, the
filename is e-follow_TIMESTAMP. You can modify
the filename before executing the backup.
[Restore database]
It is recommended to perform a backup of the data before removing them from the database.
Once the deletion is executed the data are gone.
Depending the number of records that will be deleted the execution of this task may take some
seconds or even minutes.
The Directory service settings are required to setup the Toshiba directory service settings in
TopAccess.
Attention
It is strongly recommended to run the Auto configuration for each device. This will setup and configure
the required directory services. Keep in mind to update the device registration settings via TopAccess
in case of you have made any modifications here.
Both ports standard and SLL are required by e-FOLLOW. Disabling one of them should only be done
on request of a Toshiba technician.
Under the license tab you will find the current license status of your e-FOLLOW server.
[1] [2]
[3]
[ 1 ] License Status
Licenses are not fixed to Toshiba or eSF. They can be mixed / interchanged.
As the registration key needs to be verified against the license server it is recommended that your
e-FOLLOW server has internet connection - at least for the duration of the registration process.
Else you need to perform the offline licensing process by clicking to the [license offline] link.
[2]
[1]
13.4.1.3 Application
Version: 4.6.0
'Operator' password
Click to [Change password] to change the password for the user 'Operator'. Enter the current and the
new password.
13.4.1.3.1 Language
If enabled the http communication to e-FOLLOW Management and the device´s EWB will be
encrypted by using HTTPS.
Attention
In case 'Write new Card-IDs to A.D'. is enabled, e-FOLLOW will not only replace existing Card-IDs in
its own database, but also in the user´s account in the directory service (A.D.).
13.4.1.3.5 Printing
Show printed jobs which are waiting for accounting in the virtual queue job list
(these jobs are displayed in blue)
If enabled jobs that are already printed will stay visible in the virtual queue list until e-FOLLOW
receives the accounting information from the MFP
13.4.1.3.6 Toshiba
User for accounting of system jobs / User for accounting of incoming faxes
Usually these types of jobs cannot be associated to a specific user and therefore do not appear in any
reports.
If required, create an internal "system" user for assigning these job types.
In any case this Custom HomeDirectory will be used – even if it has been imported from A.D., LDAP
or it has been entered manually.
Log level
Here you can define the level of details stored in the e-FOLLOW log file.
- Verbose: log will contain detailed information
- Error: only errors will be logged
Log Filter
Here expressions can be entered to filter the log content.
A separate log file e-FOLLOW-DATE.filter.log will be created containing only messages matching the
filter.
This should only be enabled on request by support, as DB logs may get very large.
Please request your administrator to obtain the details for the configuration of the RADIUS
authentication service.
e-FOLLOW provides an enhanced user portal. This allows users to maintain their account, upload
documents or add/buy balance. Here you have access to the settings that are related to the
e-FOLLOW user portal.
Upload queues
Add one (or multiple) upload queues the users can
select as destination. This can be virtual queues (for a
later release) or direct queues (for instant print job
release)
Upload can only be performed to Windows Queues / Printers. IPP is not supported.
13.4.1.5.1 Connection
Port
Defines the port number to access the portal. By default, the port number is 11070
To select another port number click to [ change ] and enter a port number that is available on your
computer.
Use SSL
For security reasons the communication can be encrypted by using SSL.
To avoid an SSL warning on the client PCs a certificate can be installed. Right-Click to
[ Download certificate ] to download the certificate. You can now add it to the trusted root
certificates on all client PCs (e.g. via group policy).
Session Timeout
This defines the time after a user session is close automatically when there is no activity.
PIN length
Defines the number of digits for the new PINs
Due to security reasons (trying/finding other user´s PINs) the user cannot select a new PIN by himself.
Instead the system will randomly create an available new PIN.
This option enables the usage of personalized IPP-URLs that contain a user token for identifying the
print job owner.
This option defines which URLs are offered to users via Userportal.
• Only internal URL: for clients located inside the local network
• Only external URL: for clients located outside the local network
• Or both
Depending on the operating system the URL can simply be copied and pasted or needs to be entered
as required by the OS (e.g. Chrome)
On windows clients the certificate needs to be added to the trusted root certificates.
Allow self-registration
If enabled users can self-register an
internal account to e-FOLLOW. An
appropriate link will be shown on the
User Portal login page.
Accounting-Mode
Here you can define the accounting mode for users, that have
self-registered to e-FOLLOW.
Temporary instant print is intended to temporarily forward jobs that are sent to a virtual queue directly
to a Toshiba/eSF output device.
Select TIP-devices
Here you can add Toshiba / Toshiba eSF devices that shall be selectable by users for routing jobs
from a virtual queue.
At least one device must be added to the list so that users can redirect their jobs from a virtual queue
to this device to be instantly printed.
TIP is a user-based setting. Each user can enable TIP for himself via the user portal.
TIP for a virtual queue will automatically be disabled after the duration time has expired.
Attention
Jobs that are sent to a TIP-enabled virtual queue will be no longer be spooled in e-FOLLOW for
FollowMe-printing. They will be directly forwarded to the selected device.
Attention
Make sure 'Anonymous print' is enabled for Toshiba eSF devices that are made available for
Temporary Instant Print.
This option will enable/disable the print job list in the user portal.
13.4.1.5.7 Braintree
e-FOLLOW supports recharging user accounts by Braintree´s web payment service.
(www.braintreepayments.com)
Braintree is an advanced online payment service that is available in 40+ providing payment methods
like PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Android Pay, Bitcoin, Credit/Debit Cards depending your
country/region.
See chapter 14 Braintree Account for further information on how to sign up to the payment service.
Once you successfully sign up for Braintree you can start the configuration.
Users that have an accounting mode different from 'charge user balance' will not see the payment
gateway.
Sandbox mode
For testing purposes Braintree offers a special Sandbox account type. An explicit registration for a
Sandbox account is required.
When you enter the credentials (Keys) for the real account, Sandbox mode must be switched off.
Deposit values
Here you can enter a list of values the users can select for recharging their account.
Assign PopUp by
Username: If multiple users are sending print jobs from the same host/IP (e.g. Terminal server) the
"sender" can additionally be identified by the username.
Hostname or IP address
By default, e-FOLLOW will identify the origin of the print jobs by the workstation name (hostname) or
it´s IP address if the hostname can´t be resolved.
Make sure the PopUp is installed and running on the client PCs else users will not be able to release
their jobs.
In case the Web-PopUp is used by clients make sure the Hostname or IP address option is enabled.
The Auto configuration tab shows the global setting when registering the application to
e-BRIDGE X/Next devices.
Once the e-FOLLOW application is registered it will not be removed automatically by disabling this
flag.
In case the security setting "Automatic deletion of jobs – at logout" is enabled it is recommended to
set the Auto clear time to No Limit. This will avoid an unwanted logout and stopping of printout.
e-FOLLOW provides some unique functions to ensure a maximum level of data protection and privacy
of user data.
Lock device
This will enable a security option against trying out credentials. If a user enters multiple invalid user
credentials (username, username & password, PIN) reaching the Number of attempts, the device
gets locked for the Lock time.
You can unlock the device before the Lock time exceeds by pressing the [ unlock ] button.
e-FOLLOW allows to customize the time and currency formats to your specific requirements.
Currency
Currency settings can also be customized to your individual requirements.
You can define the currency symbol, decimal symbol, the number of decimals and the format for
positive and negative values.
In case SMTP authentication is required, enter the credentials of an account that is allowed to send
emails via this server.
Enter an Admin e-mail address that will receive administrator notifications e.g. in case of
Maintenance is going to expire
The default E-mail address domain will be used if the user has no e-mail address assigned.
e-FOLLOW will then try to send notifications to 'username'@'default_E-mail_address_domain'
e-FOLLOW provides a convenient e-mail template editor that allows you to modify the e-mail content
sent out to the users according your specific requirements.
[ 1 ] Placeholders
here you find the
placeholders/variables that can be
used for this template.
[ 2 ] Delete template
This will delete the current content of
the template and the default content
will be used.
[ 3 ] Enable/Disable template
If enabled the modified template will be
used. Enabled templates are indicated
by [*]. [2] [3]
Else the default content will be used.
ATTENTION!
These parameters MUST only be modified under the control of software support / development.
Any change may lead to malfunction or make your site not working anymore.
Warranty may end at this point.
13.4.2 Dashboard
The Event Log shows the current status of activities by showing a list of messages.
Use the buttons on the top of the list to filter the list by message types [info], [warning] or [error].
The folder \Program Files\e-FOLLOW\log\ contains daily log files "DataManager_DATE.log" and
"PrinterManager_DATE.log" that might be requested by the support in case of an issue.
Here an overview of the devices that at current are unavailable (offline) or that show any errors or
warnings.
Clicking to one device will directly switch to the corresponding device showing more details regarding
the warning/errors.
13.4.3 Schedules
[1] [2]
[3]
[2] Schedule
The schedule section defines when a task is executed.
Select the date and time for the next (fist) execution. Then select the repetition options.
13.4.3.1 Synchronization
This will automatically synchronize the
e-FOLLOW user database and the
domain.
If you like to automatically receive reports like "last month device summary" or "Ytd total of department
X" it is recommended to create a custom report first and have this scheduled here.
[1]
[2]
[ 2 ] The table e-FOLLOW_records will
be created by clicking to the
[ Create table ] link.
e-FOLLOW remembers the records already exported to the MS SQL database. In case you need to
export again all data – e.g. after recreating the table – you can reset the last export by clicking to
[ Reset last export ]
In addition to the default reports the device´s serial number, Model, Location and description are
exported to the SQL database.
This task will automatically import the list of projects, sub-projects and user assignment into e-
FOLLOW via a .csv file.
[1]
[2]
[4]
[3]
[2] Syntax
Make sure the structure / syntax of the .csv file is correct. Please refer to the examples for global and
user assigned projects.
Global: project-name
project-name, sub-project-name*
*) sub-project name is optional. Make sure, that in case of user assigned projects the username is
placed as third field.
[3] Separators
Here you can define the field separators (comma, semicolon or tab stop) and the type of brackets
containing the descriptions.
[ 4 ] !DROP_TABLE
If you add the expression '!DROP_TABLE' at the first line of the .csv file all project codes and user
assignments will be deleted before importing the data from .csv. Else the data will be appended.
If you enable the switch Ignore missed tasks e-FOLLOW will not retry to execute tasks that could not
be run at the scheduled time due to any reason.
13.4.4 Rules
e-FOLLOW provides a very convenient and powerful tool to apply rules for routing and converting of
print jobs.
This enables you to setup a very sophisticated rule based print management system.
Actions
Delete -
You can define as many rules as you like. Use the arrows behind the rule
name to change the order of execution.
Attention
The 'Convert to..' actions can only be applied to Direct Queues for Toshiba / Toshiba eSF devices.
Trying to apply them to 'Printers' will have no effect.
e-FOLLOW is using the Python script language. By clicking to the [ Switch to editor ] link on the
bottom you have direct access to the script editor.
Attention
any changes done inside the editor may lead to malfunction of the rules system. This editor is
intended for administrators only being very familiar with the Python syntax.
Make sure to activate the rules system by clicking to the ACTIVATED button before leaving this page.
Card reader profiles are used to modify the string read by a card reader.
This can be required if the UIDs of your cards are already stored in active directory. Depending how
the IDs are read by the reader the IDs might need to be converted or reversed so they match.
You can use the Test string field to insert data and check if the conversion is working properly
according the data that are required.
14 IPP printing
e-FOLLOW offers a variety of scenarios for printing via secure IPP to multiple print servers from inside
an organization or from external via Internet. Therefore e-FOLLOW provides two main services
PrinterManager a queue- and printer monitoring service that can be installed on multiple Print
Servers of an organization. A stable network connection to the DataManager is
mandatory.
This is the most common setup. The e-FOLLOW PrinterManager is installed on the main server where
the DataManager is hosted.
Clients, printing to a queue hosted on the local PrinterManager must use the queue´s internal URL.
In case IPPS shall be used on a Windows client, the appropriate certificate for that PrinterManager
needs to be installed on the client.
Click to [IPP Server Settings]. Here you can download the certificate for the PrinterManager.
You can also use the URL http://e-FOLLOW_Server_IP:631/certificate to download the certificate.
In case an organization runs multiple Print Servers the e-FOLLOW PrinterManager Service can be
installed on each server as a Remote PrinterManager.
[1] [2]
[3]
Clients, printing to a queue hosted on the Remote PrinterManager must use the queue´s internal URL.
[ 3 ] Click to [ IPP URLs] and select / copy the URL – either IPP or IPPS – of the desired queue.
In case IPPS shall be used on a Windows client, the appropriate certificate for that PrinterManager
needs to be installed on the client.
Click to [IPP Server Settings]. Here you can download the certificate for the PrinterManager.
You can also use the URL http://Remote_Server_IP:631/certificate to download the certificate.
For this setup you need to make sure that your e-FOLLOW has an correct DNS setting so it can be
resolved from any client connected to the internet.
Make sure your firewall is setup correctly to forward all requests on port 443 to your e-FOLLOW
server.
[ 1 ] Click to [IPP Server Settings] to enter the external hostname [ 2 ] for the e-FOLLOW Server.
printserver.csvs.local
[1]
[2]
[3]
This will generate a second IPPS certificate for the external hostname of that PrinterManager [ 3 ].
Clients, printing from external via the internet to a queue hosted on the PrinterManager must use the
queue´s external URL.
[1]
[2]
[ 1 ] Click to [ IPP URLs] and select / copy the URL – either IPP or IPPS – of the desired queue.
[ 2 ] Make sure to select external IPPS URL to connect from an 'outside' client computer.
For security reason it is strongly recommended to use IPPS on port 443 instead of unencrypted IPP
port 631.
For this setup you need to make sure that your Remote Print Server (PrinterManager) has a correct
DNS setting so it can be resolved from any client connected to the internet.
Make sure your firewall is setup correctly to forward all requests on port 443 to your Remote Print
Server.
[ 1 ] Click to [IPP Server Settings] to enter the external hostname [ 2 ] for Remote PrinterManager.
This will generate a second IPPS certificate for the external hostname of that PrinterManager [ 3 ].
Now you can download the certificate for the Remote PrinterManager.
[1]
[2]
[3]
Clients, printing from external via the internet to a queue hosted on the Remote PrinterManager must
use the queue´s external URL.
[1]
[2]
[ 1 ] Click to [ IPP URLs] and select / copy the URL – either IPP or IPPS – of the desired queue.
[ 2 ] Make sure to select external IPPS URL to connect from an 'outside' client computer.
For security reason it is strongly recommended to use IPPS on port 443 instead of unencrypted IPP
port 631.
15 IPP Printer-Installer
This allows you to create individual IppInstaller-packages, suitable for your current requirements.
e.g.
• packages for each IPP/IPPS queue
• packages for IPP/IPPS queues to be installed on PCs running inside your local network
• packages for IPP/IPPS queues to be installed on PCs running outside your local network
This is the configuration file for IppInstaller, where you can pre-define the install process.
debug This will add more detailed information to the installer-log. It can be
disabled by # or by removing it from the config.cfg file.
server= * This defines the full URL of the IPP/IPPS printer to be installed. Make sure
to enter the correct URL.
name= shown name of the printer
silent If enabled the installer will run in silent mode. It can be disabled by # or by
removing it from the config.cfg file.
[2]
[1]
[3]
e-FOLLOW IPP-Server supports both SSL and non-SSL protocol on default port 443 (SSL) and 631
(non-SSL). If required the ports can be modified
[1]
[2]
[3]
Attention
Some operating systems (e.g. Mac OS) require the default ports
• Use [ IPPS certificate for internal IP address ] for installing IPPS queues on client PCs inside
your network (local)
• Use [ IPPS certificate for external hostname ] for installing IPPS queues on client PCs outside
your network.
Attention
When running IppInstallerSilent.exe , the certificate in ..\certificate\ will NOT be added to the system.
Make sure to add the correct driver to ..\driver\ and the settings for server= and name= are correct.
You can also run IppInstallerSilent with server= and name= as start parameters. E.g.
Copy the full content of the driver package to the driver folder.
In case you like to roll out an IPP/IPPS queue to clients via policy it is recommended to
16 Braintree Account
To accept payment via Braintree online payment service you need to sign up. This chapter illustrates a
typical Braintree Account sign up procedure and can be used as an example for setting up your own
account for use with e-FOLLOW.
This example shows a typical sign up procedure. The actual sign up details may vary depending on
your country.
Enter all required information and confirm by clicking "Agree & Create Account".
You should have the following details on hand before starting this step
• Contact Name and Address Details
• Business Name and Address (the Business in this case is the entity accepting payments for
e-FOLLOW).
• Banking Details (example: IBAN)
Enter some
information regarding
transactions sizes.
During completion you will be directed to the dashboard. You are requested to confirm your email
address.
The Braintree dashboard is your account management interface covering all actions from transaction
reporting to refunds and other policies. A full description of the account management functions is far
beyond the scope of this document, however user guides and help topics are available from the
Braintree support site.
Overviews https://articles.braintreepayments.com/get-started/explore
Refunds https://articles.braintreepayments.com/control-panel/transactions/refunds-
voids-credits
Although Braintree securely stores and processes card data, you will still need to complete an annual
Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) in order to be PCI compliant. The Braintree accounts team will
contact the account holder within 30 days of signing up with Braintree. More details on this procedure
are described here
https://articles.braintreepayments.com/reference/security/pci-compliance
The API Keys related to your account must be placed into the e-FOLLOW configuration.
• Public Key
• Private Key
• Merchant ID
And insert them into the appropriate fields in e-FOLLOW configuration of the Braintree service.
e-FOLLOW can not only receive print jobs from Windows clients but also from Mac (or Linux)
IPP printing from MAC clients is quite simple. Adding a new printer you just need to enter the
e-FOLLW-Server_IP_address:443 and the
queue name.
Attention
Due to a bogus behavior in Mac´s CUPS
you must wait at least 10 minutes before
sending the first print job using this IPP
printer.
e-FOLLOW can not only receive print jobs from Windows clients but also from Chromebooks.
The challenge for printing from Chrome to e-FOLLOW server is the personalization of print jobs
(assign a printjob to its owner). By default, all jobs are sent "anonymous".
e-FOLLOW can cover this by providing individual IPP URLs for each user. Once enabled in
→ SETTINGS→ General → Userportal →
Here you will find the list of available IPP virtual queues and IPP printer queues followed by their
personalized URLs.
To add a personalized queue to your Chromebook follow the steps as described below.
Personalized URLs may not only be used on Chrome but also on any other client that can print using
the IPP protocol.
Change to the Printers section of Chrome Settings and click to Add Printer.
Attention
The URL shown in User portal cannot be
entered in one step / filed.
Address: Server IP
Click to Add
Now the printer is available for printing from Chrome to e-FOLLOW and jobs will be assigned to your
user name.
Toshiba eSF devices come with a convenient Scanning-App called 'Scan Center'
This chapter describes the relevant settings for Scan Center Scanner App so users can easily scan to
their HomeDirectory folder defined in A.D. or another LDAP-Server.
Open the device´s website and run the Scan Center Configuration.
In Network Folder:
Authentication Options
Ask for user name and password: if the users login to e-FOLLOW by e.g. PIN or Card this option
will request the user´s credentials when scanning.
Use static username and password: this option allows to define a 'global user'. Make sure that this
user has write permission to all user´s HomeDirectories.
20 Advanced Settings
This chapter describes advanced Administrator settings that should only be done in case of
malfunction or / and or if Toshiba support requested you to modify any of these settings.
Change of any of the following parameter may have severe impact on proper functionality of your
e-FOLLOW setup.
The PrinterManager in e-FOLLOW handles and sends out print jobs in logical segments (buffers). The
size of these buffers has impact on transmission speed of spool files on one hand and the robustness
of the transmission on the other.
The default value for both parameters is 8.192 (bytes), providing a good balance between speed and
stability. However, the speed of printing very large files can be improved by increasing the buffer up to
its optimum value of 65.536 (bytes)
Attention
Depending the network topology, a larger buffer size may lead to corrupted print job files. (e.g. Error
4411, PCL Error, partly printed jobs).
To modify the buffer sizes, you need to modify the Registry of the Server running the e-FOLLOW
PrinterManager service.
Change to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\e-FOLLOW\PrinterManager\Config\
• RawPrintBufferSize (REG_DWORD)
• RawPrintSendBufferSize (REG_DWORD)
By default, non-executable print jobs can be redirected to a virtual queue for a later release 'on
demand'. If required, the redirection can also be performed to a direct e-BRIDGE X queue.
Change to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\e-FOLLOW\DataManager\Config\
• AllowRedirectToDirectOrEbx (REG_DWORD)
If deletion of jobs at user logout or after error is enabled e-FOLLOW printing mode is changed to
single print. In case a the finish event of the current job is missing subsequent printing is blocked.
The SinglePrintTimeout defines the time after the printing for this user will be reseted if there are no
events from his print jobs.
Change to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\e-FOLLOW\DataManager\Config\
• SinglePrintTimeout (REG_DWORD)
Default value [ms] 1.800.000 = 30 min.
In some environments it has been noticed that PrinterManager may cause higher CPU load. In this
case refresh may be switched off by
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\e-FOLLOW\PrinterManager\Config\
• QueueCleanerUseRefresh (REG_DWORD)
1: normal operation
0: in case PrinterManager causes high CPU load
• QueueCleanerExtraLogging (REG_DWORD)
1: creates some extra log messages
0: normal operation
e-FOLLOW can extract the project code for a print job from its PJL header.
In → SETTINGS –> General → Expert settings select the PrinterManager and find the parameter
ProjectCodeFromPjl.
Here you can enter the PJL tag containing the Project Code.
(e.g. @PJL COMMENT DSSC PRINT ACCESSCODE=)
HID provides documentation for their readers that describes how to configure KBW mode. See
Chapters 2 and 3 in this document.
https://www.hidglobal.com/doclib/files/resource_files/5127-902_e.1_-
_omnikey_5x27ck_keyboard_wedge_user_guide.pdf
Keyboard mode configuration of this reader is complex and requires "boot interface" device
keyboard mode option enabled as well as [ENTER] post keystroke for each supported card type to
work properly with our printers.
• 2) Configure all card types that are needed and set the Poststroke to [ENTER]
• 4) To disable annoying Beeper go to Card Data Selection and remove content of Card In
Event Keystrokes field.
In some cases, it may be necessary to locally log in to the device – e.g. for local device administrator.
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