Advancing Business Essential Solutions for Your Imagerunner ADVANCE System

remotely access the system streamline the workflow process manage use and track costs connect to external systems

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advancing business Essential solutions for your imageRUNNER ADVANCE system

imageRUNNER ADVANCE Workflow Composer imageRUNNER ADVANCE Desktop and MEAP Connectors Tracker

This client-based device dashboard This solution simplifies the Canon A MEAP application, this server-less, application and productivity tool imageRUNNER ADVANCE system’s cost-recovery and usage management helps you effectively operate operation by converting multistep user solution is for cost-sensitive decision- printing, scanning, and document operations into a personalized, one-step makers. It monitors the usage of management from your PC. You can action. It utilizes input and output imageRUNNER ADVANCE systems also use imageRUNNER ADVANCE features of the imageRUNNER ADVANCE and applies specified usage policy. Desktop as a client application for systems by using macros. And it offers an imageWARE Document Server. a number of connectors as standard and optional features.

2 imageRUNNER ADVANCE Essentials

Great productivity. Effortless efficiency. Impressive control. Essentials for your business.

A better way to work Everyone benefits imageRUNNER ADVANCE Essentials is a package of software Today, business requires higher-quality work in less time. solutions designed to enhance the end-user experience and The imageRUNNER ADVANCE Essentials solution will enable device management of the imageRUNNER ADVANCE systems. you to achieve your goals efficiently and effectively, in turn This all-in-one package will turn a device-centric solution into helping to grow your business and improve your company’s a needs-centric one. End-users, IT administrators, and decision- services. Whether you’re an IT administrator, decision-maker, makers will benefit by incorporating the various components or knowledge worker, you can benefit from this critical solution. of this unique packaging concept. imageRUNNER ADVANCE Essentials, combined with your imageRUNNER ADVANCE model, Technology simplified is a complete solution that will bring a new perspective of Are you spending money and resources on technology office technology to your everyday business activities. that isn’t delivering the results you need? With the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE Essentials solution, you get a A competitive advantage variety of tools to help you gain control over the technology. Distinguishing yourself from the competition is key in today’s Now you can perform previously complicated tasks in work environments. With the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE one step from your desktop. It’s time to let the technology Essentials solution, you can reduce costs without decreasing your work for you! market presence. You can even reduce potential hidden costs.

3 imageRUNNER ADVANCE Desktop

Simplified use. Streamlined workflow. Seamless connections. All from your PC desktop.

imageRUNNER ADVANCE Desktop by using the preview function of Desktop Browser; therefore, you don’t need to open each file to verify the contents of the is a software program designed to documents stored in libraries. Desktop Browser enables you effectively process office documents to efficiently handle documents without having to launch by providing services for users such multiple applications or print documents. You can quickly find as importing, viewing, editing, a desired file by using document search functions. managing, searching, printing, and faxing documents. Device Collaboration Function. Using this with hardware devices and external applications, you can efficiently link Desktop Browser with imageRUNNER ADVANCE systems. • Create “Send to My Desktop” button • Fax/Address Book Collaboration • Accessibility to Advanced Box This user-friendly application reduces waste in office operations by facilitating smoother processes with your Canon Dashboard Function. Using the output bar equipped on the imageRUNNER and imageRUNNER ADVANCE Series models. Desktop Browser, you can register operations of models, print imageRUNNER ADVANCE Desktop consists of: settings, and external application start-up buttons in advance. • Desktop Browser You can smoothly carry out tasks with one click by register- • Three editors: Document Binder, Object Layout Editor ing frequently used processing methods. This helps eliminate (Sub-module of Document Binder), Annotation Editor cumbersome configurations previously performed.

The functions provided by imageRUNNER ADVANCE Desktop effectively work with hardware devices and software pro- grams, helping you process documents more efficiently. Task Tray imageRUNNER ADVANCE Desktop Browser The Task Tray icon allows you to monitor the condition of models by providing you with icons showing printing status, imageRUNNER ADVANCE Desktop Browser is a main interface fax transmission, and reception logs. for imageRUNNER ADVANCE Desktop, which provides three main functions: You can also start up Desktop Browser and view documents • Document management from the task tray icon. The items that are displayed in the • Device Collaboration (with devices and external applications) task tray and managed using the icons are as follows: • Default printer status. • Dashboard • Print and fax process status. It also notifies the user of Document Management Function. The Document Management process completion. function utilizes libraries to manage documents imported from • Fax reception. Notifies the user that a fax was received. an external device or a local computer. It also monitors folders • New document notification. Monitors folders in libraries and in libraries and notifies the user that there’s a new document notifies the user when a new or updated document is added. when a new or updated one is added. You can view documents

4 Document Binder Using Document Binder, you can combine PDF files, image Available operations in block mode include deleting files, Microsoft Office files, and binder file (iwb) documents to blocks, reducing page margins, searching for areas to create a new document. You can also edit a document in units reduce page margins, and moving blocks. In object edit of blocks or objects by utilizing Object Layout Editor. You can mode, you can edit text, select and move objects, and convert an edited document to PDF format and save or send it execute each edit command. directly from Desktop by fax.

In addition to creating and editing documents, you can use a Annotation Editor variety of print functions with detailed settings that meet the Text and shapes to be added on original pages are called needs of each job. Making use of existing documents allows you annotation. Annotation Editor enables you to add text and to efficiently create a new document and deliver it. The Docu- shapes to a PDF or binder file format. Operations include ment Binder works effectively to integrate all document pro- adding annotations and digital stamps with or without cesses from creating documents to printing them in your office. signature, and rotating pages (left 90°/180°/right 90°).

You can review the settings for page layout, one- or two-sided printing, staple, and hole-punch with the print preview. Option: imageWARE Document Server imageWARE Document Server is a new document-sharing platform that was designed to share and collaborate files pro- Object Layout Editor duced by imageRUNNER ADVANCE systems or any applications. Object Layout Editor is a component of Document Binder to imageRUNNER ADVANCE Desktop can be also used as a client edit binder documents. You can start Object Layout Editor software for imageWARE Document Server. By having imageWARE from Document Binder. Document Server as a back-end system, imageRUNNER ADVANCE Desktop users can share the documents within an organization.

There are two types of edit methods: “block mode,” which Key features: allows you to edit documents in units of blocks and lay them • Web-based application • Document security out to reduce the number of pages when printing; and “object • Document collaboration • Various search methods edit mode,” which allows you to edit in units of objects and perform fine adjustments of the content.

Desktop Browser Document Binder Object Layout Editor

5 Workflow Composer and MEAP Connectors

Simplified operation. Outstanding efficiency. Easy connections. Compose a better way to work.

Workflow Composer Editor Workflow Composer and MEAP Workflow Composer Editor is a Windows application for Connectors increase the efficiency creating flows on a computer. To create a flow, first select an imageRUNNER ADVANCE model as the target. If a model of routine operations. By creating and is selected, the Workflow Composer Editor connects to it, registering a combination of functions enabling you to create flows utilizing the available functions. that are frequently used on models Once uploaded and registered in the selected target, the as “a flow,” you can repeatedly use flow can be executed on imageRUNNER ADVANCE models. these functions with the simple Flows stored in a target can also be retrieved, edited with press of a button. the Workflow Composer Editor, and then uploaded to the target again.

Standard Connectors MEAP Connector for SMB. Scan to send the documents by SMB Protocol with Index Data.

MEAP Connector for FTP. Scan to send the documents by For example, a user can register a series of operations such as FTP Protocol with Index Data. scanning a letter-sized original, sending by fax, and then storing MEAP Connector for SMB Index. Looks up the Index Data Table a backup of the reduced scan in a desktop share folder location. on an external server in conjunction with other MEAP Connectors. Workflow Composer is a: • MEAP application Option: Other Server Connectors (installed on an imageRUNNER ADVANCE model); MEAP Connector for Document Server. Scan to send the documents • PC application (Workflow Composer Editor); to imageWARE Document Server with Index Data. MEAP Connector for SharePoint Server. Scan to send the documents • Standard Connectors (bundled with imageRUNNER to SharePoint Server with Index Data. ADVANCE Essentials); and • Optional Connectors (can be purchased separately).

Create/Edit Execute

MEAP MEAP Connector A Connector A Workflow Editor MEAP Register Workflow MEAP V2.0 Connector B MEAP Connector Composer V2.0 Connector B Definition File

Transmit scanned data Upload the created flow to the device Scan the user inbox document to external system Workflow Editor Workflow Composer External System

6 imageRUNNER ADVANCE Essentials

Users, IT administrators, business owners. A better way to work for everyone.

imageRUNNER ADVANCE Essentials is beneficial for anyone using an imageRUNNER ADVANCE system. This unique all-in-one solution will enable end-users (PC operators or device operators), IT administrators, and decision-makers to achieve maximum usage of the imageRUNNER ADVANCE system on a daily basis.

Users: Advanced Productivity

• Easy and simple desktop control over • Input/output imageRUNNER ADVANCE systems (simple yet powerful operations) • Personal Device Monitoring • Full utilization of image • Multiple tasks combined into one operation system features with Workflow Connector buttons • Eliminate or reduce processes • Easily collaborate with colleagues • Achieve goals in less time

Device Back End

MEAP CONNECTORS • Retrieve indexing information • Scan and archive

WORKFLOW COMPOSER • TRACKER • Print, fax, and scan • Device monitoring • Access to Advanced Box • Usage tracking

PC Users IT Admin. Decision-Makers

7 IT Administrators: Advanced Control • Simple system management • Usage control • Less time on user training • Reduce concerns about extra IT overhead • Monitor and control systems from a PC (file server, server application to control imageRUNNER ADVANCE systems)

Device Back End

WORKFLOW COMPOSER • TRACKER MEAP CONNECTORS • Customized messages • Usage tracking • Reports • Create workﬂow buttons

PC Users IT Admin. Decision-Makers

Device Back End Decision-makers: Advanced ROI • Increased worker productivity • Usage control MEAP CONNECTORS • Reduced indirect costs • Full utilization of investment • Retrieve indexing information • Scan and archive • Enforced printing policy

WORKFLOW COMPOSER • TRACKER • Print, fax, and scan • Device monitoring • Access to Advanced Box Device Back End • Usage tracking

TRACKER PC Users IT Admin. Decision-Makers • Usage tracking • Reports • E-mail notiﬁcations

PC Users IT Admin. Decision-Makers

4 8 imageRUNNER ADVANCE Tracker

View usage. Analyze behaviors. Manage costs. Tracker puts you in control.

Maintain job logs and reports imageRUNNER ADVANCE Tracker Automatic export of job logs and monthly usage reports tracks all copy/print/scan/fax usage to e-mail, FTP, and SMB. Job logs can be exported automatically to e-mail, FTP server, or Windows share folder. Reports by user or department. It’s a device- can be e-mailed automatically on a customized schedule embedded output tracking solution (daily, weekly, or monthly). Job log includes information such for imageRUNNER ADVANCE systems as file name, date and time of print, user name, etc. enabled with MEAP technology. Log collection tool. Using the Data Collecting Application, job log data can be collected quickly for multiple imageRUNNER models enabled with MEAP technology.

Automatic backup and restore. All the job log data and application settings can be automatically backed up to an FTP server or Windows Share and can be restored when necessary.

Department ID. Using a .CSV file, departmentID s can be Based on the powerful MEAP platform, imageRUNNER created and uploaded easily with copy/scan/print usage ADVANCE Tracker installs directly on the imageRUNNER limits for multiple models simultaneously. ADVANCE system, thus eliminating the need for a dedi- Reporting Tool. Provides a comprehensive reporting solution cated server and reducing IT overhead costs. It’s a truly for multiple models. Reports can be created for consolidated “serverless” output tracking solution. model usage, total users, or department IDs (Microsoft Excel based macro). User notification Device panel. Company management can implement a simple corporate message for all employees when they access the imageRUNNER ADVANCE system. Employees can check their usage from the imageRUNNER ADVANCE model control panel.

Monitor and track use With imageRUNNER ADVANCE Tracker, you can easily monitor and track the use of your imageRUNNER ADVANCE systems.

By department and user. imageRUNNER ADVANCE Tracker records all document output by department ID or user and provides reports on number of pages printed, type of job, simplex or duplex, N-up information, type of paper, etc.

By colour and black-and-white output. imageRUNNER ADVANCE Tracker reports colour and black-and-white output per user or department ID. imageRUNNER ADVANCE Tracker screen on control panel

9 System Requirements

Workflow Composer imageRUNNER ADVANCE Desktop and MEAP Connectors imageRUNNER ADVANCE Tracker Hardware Operating System Software Web Browsers Workstations Minimum: X86 computer with a "Works with Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Internet Windows Vista®" logo (basic logo), Explorer 6 SP1 Operating Environment XGA or higher resolution • Pentium® III 800MHz or higher Windows XP Professional Microsoft Internet • Paging File Size: 192MB Recommended: Computer with a "Certified for Explorer 6 SP2 • 100MB or more free hard disk space Windows Vista" logo (Premium Microsoft Internet logo), SXGA or WXGA, or even Web Browser Explorer 7 higher resolution (recommended • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 with Service Pack 1 environment differs by function) Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Internet • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 (Single tab only) Operating System Windows Server 2003 R2 Explorer 6 SP2 (Note: JavaScript should be enabled. Cookies should Supported: Windows XP SP3 and later (32-bit) Microsoft Internet be enabled for each session.) Windows Vista SP2 and later Explorer 7 Data Collection Application (32-bit) Windows Vista Microsoft Internet Windows 7 Professional/ Explorer 7 Operating Environment Enterprise/Ultimate (32 and 64-bit) • Pentium III 800MHz or higher Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Internet • Paging File Size: 192MB Not Supported: Considered v1.1 or later Explorer 7 Terminal Server/MetaFrame • 100MB or more free hard disk space Mac OS X 10.3 Safari 1.3.2 Necessary Software Operating Environment Mac OS X 10.4 Safari 2.0.4 • .NET Framework 3.5 sp 1 • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/Server • Windows Installer 3.1 Mac OS X 10.5 Safari 3.0.4 with Service Pack 2 [These two components may require additional drivers Safari 3.1.2 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 (e.g., Printer driver, TWAIN driver)] • Windows Vista Business/Ultimate-Edition Recommended Software • Windows 2003 Server with Service Pack 2 • Windows Desktop Search 4.0 (for Windows) • Windows 2003 Server R2 with Service Pack 2 • iFilter for various documents — MS Office files are supported by installing Outlook 2007. — Other file formats are also supported by installing the respective iFilters provided by application vendor.

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