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How to test if a printer can be reached
How to » How to test if a printer can be reached
Use one of the below methods to verify if a printer can be reached by a computer (responds to the ping request). Make sure the printer is powered on and connected to the network. Ping printer from Computer properties page Open the Computer properties page. Select…
How to test communication to Printix Cloud from the printer
Troubleshooting » Printix Go issues » How to test communication to Printix Cloud from the printer
Printix Go on the printer needs to be able to communicate to the Printix Cloud internet endpoints: https://device-api.printix.net https://api.printix.net https://on-device-printer-sign-in.printix.net https://on-device-printer-release-documents.printix.net You…
How to test conversion of print queues on a single computer
How to » How to test conversion of print queues on a single computer
Before you enable this on a larger scale, you can test conversion of print queues on a single computer. At conversion the port settings are modified to use an Internet Port and allow print via Printix. Network printers are converted if they are setup with a Standard…
Printix Go issues
Troubleshooting » Printix Go issues
Printix Go troubleshooting How to test communication to Printix Cloud from the printer How to troubleshoot scan to email How to investigate Printix Go screen layout issues
Data light on the printer flashes, but nothing is printed
Troubleshooting » Print issues » Data light on the printer flashes, but nothing is printed
This can happen if you are trying to release a print anywhere document to a printer that has been registered as supporting PDF, but in reality it does not support PDF printing. This has been reported for some Konica Minolta printers, such as KONICA MINOLTA C652…
Network properties
Printix Administrator » Networks » Network properties
To get here: Open the Networks page. Select a network. On the Setup tab you can give the network a more descriptive name, control if print queues should be converted, and delete gateways. Additional tabs: Computers Printers Settings Network…
How to enable Active Directory authentication
How to » How to enable Active Directory authentication
Enable this to allow users to sign in with their network username and password. You just need a user account in Active Directory to configure this. On the Authentication page select the Active Directory tab. Check Enable Active Directory authentication. In the…
Discover printers does not find printer
Error messages » Printer registration issues » Discover printers does not find printer
A Discover printers does not add the printer as expected. Is the printer powered on? Is the printer connected to the network? Is the printer on a different subnet than the computer doing the discovery. Please add a printer from that subnet manually and then do a…
How to set up scan to email on Kyocera printers
Printix Go » Printix Go Kyocera – How to » How to set up scan to email on Kyocera printers
Use the below steps to set up scan to email so users can scan and send emails to your company’s Microsoft 365 or Office 365 mailboxes. The steps are in accordance with option 2, as described in Microsoft documentation: How to set up a multifunction device or…
Unknown model name
Error messages » Printer registration issues » Unknown model name
Unable to get model name from the printer. Has SNMP been disabled on the printer? Is the communication blocked by a firewall? RESOLUTION: Check the above and try again. It is recommended to restart the printer after having made changes to its SNMP configuration.…
Computer properties
Printix Administrator » Computers » Computer properties
On the Setup tab, you can view the properties of the computer. Additional tabs: Groups Print queues Tasks Diagnostics History Info Version The version number of the Printix Client running on the computer. Address The addresses of the…
How to change print driver
How to » How to change print driver
If you are not satisfied with the default choice of print driver, you can change it. If you want to use a print driver that is not in the Printix driver store, then you can add the print driver yourself by making a printer use it on the Windows or macOS edition in…
How to set up scan to email on Epson printers
Printix Go » Printix Go Epson – How to » How to set up scan to email on Epson printers
Once configured, you can Sign in to the printer, select Scan and then the Email function. Use the below steps to set up scan to email so users can scan and send emails to your company’s Microsoft 365 or Office 365 mailboxes. The steps are in accordance with…
Active Directory
Printix Administrator » Authentication » Active Directory
On the Active Directory tab you can configure Active Directory authentication. You just need a user account in Active Directory to configure this. See also: How to enable Active Directory authentication How to deploy Printix Client Settings Default…
Printix Go Fujifilm supported printers and MFPs
Printix Go » Printix Go supported printers and MFPs » Printix Go Fujifilm supported printers and MFPs
Last modified 2024/04/08. Requirements As a general rule, Printix Go supports Fujifilm printers and MFPs that support the AIP 7 framework and embedded web browser 5. Printer’s date and time must match the local time. Printer administrator password must…
Missing printer information
Error messages » Printer registration issues » Missing printer information
Unable to get any information from the printer. Has SNMP been disabled on the printer? Is the communication blocked by a firewall? RESOLUTION: Check the above and try again. It is recommended to restart the printer after having made changes to its SNMP…
How to add a print driver
How to » How to add a print driver
Install a TCP/IP print queue that uses the print driver you want to add to Printix. After adding the print queue Printix Client will automatically upload the new print driver to your Printix driver store, as soon as the Printix Service is restarted either manually or…
How to enable print anywhere
How to » How to enable print anywhere
The perfect choice if you need to print confidential documents with finishing options and want to ensure your documents print exactly as you expect them to. The document can be released to the printer it was printed to. Select Menu , Settings Select the…
Printix Go Kyocera supported MFPs
Printix Go » Printix Go supported printers and MFPs » Printix Go Kyocera supported MFPs
Last modified 2024/03/28. Requirements As a general rule, Printix Go supports Kyocera printers and MFPs that are compatible with Kyocera’s software development platform HyPAS (Hybrid Platform for Advanced Solutions) generation 2 or later and the WebKit…
How to create anywhere print queue
How to » How to create anywhere print queue
On the Settings page select the Secure print tab. Ensure that Enable print anywhere is checked. Select Setup to open Print Anywhere menu. Select Create print queue to create a print anywhere print queue. In the Create print queue dialog enter Print queue…
Printix Go Xerox supported printers and MFPs
Printix Go » Printix Go supported printers and MFPs » Printix Go Xerox supported printers and MFPs
Last modified 2024/03/27. Requirements As a general rule, Printix Go supports Xerox printers and MFPs that support Xerox EIP (Extensible Interface Platform) version 3.7 or later. It is highly recommended to use the latest firmware version. Printer’s…
Printix Go Epson supported MFPs
Printix Go » Printix Go supported printers and MFPs » Printix Go Epson supported MFPs
Last modified 2023/08/10. Requirements As a general rule, Printix Go supports Epson MFPs that are compatible with Epson Open Platform (EOP) version 1.1. Open Platform must be activated. This is done via a product key based on the printer’s serial…
Settings
Printix Administrator » Settings
To get here: Select Menu , Settings Additional tabs: Secure print Printix Go Capture workflows Cloud storage Analytics Mobile print Home office SNMP Deletion Mark documents for deletion after Recommended default is 1 day. The maximum…
How to create print queues
How to » How to create print queues
On the Printer properties page select the Print queues tab. Select Create print queue In the Create print queue dialog enter Print queue name. Cannot contain the characters ‘\’ and ‘,’ Must be unique for the printer.…
Printix Go Lexmark supported printers and MFPs
Printix Go » Printix Go supported printers and MFPs » Printix Go Lexmark supported printers and MFPs
Last modified 2024/01/19. Requirements As a general rule, Printix Go supports Lexmark printers and MFPs that are compatible with Lexmark Embedded Solutions Framework (eSF) version 6.x. Latest Lexmark printer firmware version. See also: Lexmark documentation…
How to register printer with NFC tag
How to » How to register printer with NFC tag
Open the native Printix App on your Android phone. You MUST have the role as System manager. Android Most Android phones support NFC. iOS Apple iPhone 7 and newer with iOS 13 or later can register NFC tags with Printix App version 2.1.6 or…
How to troubleshoot scan to email
Troubleshooting » Printix Go issues » How to troubleshoot scan to email
Use Telnet from the command line to troubleshoot scan to email. Install Telnet Client These instructions applies to Windows 10 and 11. Open Control Panel and select Programs and Features. Select Turns Windows Features on or off. Scroll down the list and check…
How to set up scan to email on HP printers
Printix Go » Printix Go HP – How to » How to set up scan to email on HP printers
Once configured, you can Sign in to the printer, select Scan and then the Scan to Email function. Your own email address is typically pre-filled in the To: and From: field. That way, it is very easy to have the scanned documents send to your mailbox as…
Can I use label printers?
FAQ » Can I use label printers?
We have many customers using label printers with Printix. However, to make your setup of your label printer successful, we have collected this information for you. Label printers that are network connected and have full SNMP support are easy to setup. However, some…
Print queues
Printix Administrator » Computers » Computer properties » Print queues
Lists the computer’s Print queues Select Refresh to refresh the list. Managed is checked if the print queue is printing through Printix. *There may be a delay of up to 30 minutes before the result of the below Add, Convert, Update, Set as default, and…
Site manager
Roles » Site manager
As Site manager, you can sign in to Printix Administrator and will have management access to the sites you have rights to. Refer to the sections below to see the actions you can take as Site manager. Printers Discover printers on networks belonging to managed…
Printix Go Ricoh supported printers and MFPs
Printix Go » Printix Go supported printers and MFPs » Printix Go Ricoh supported printers and MFPs
Last modified 2024/04/08. Installation on one printer at a time from the Printer properties page is supported. Installation on multiple printers from the Printix Go tab on the Settings page is not supported. If you intend to install on a Gestetner, Infotec,…
Analytics
Printix Administrator » Settings » Analytics
On the Analytics tab, you can configure access to data for analysis and reporting. Data can be extracted into your own database or you can choose to access it from the Printix Cloud. Data can be viewed and analyzed with Printix Power BI solution or a tool of…
Understanding networks
Getting started » Understanding networks
Consider a company with two sites (Amsterdam and Berlin) with separate networks. There is no routing between the two, that is, from Amsterdam, you cannot reach (ping) a printer in Berlin and vice versa. Teach Printix about networks so it can filter what printers are…
History
Printix Administrator » History
To get here: Select Menu , History . *Fetching data may appear for a little while before you will start to see data. Please have patience. List History Select the Type: System Changes to the setup, like authentication, customization, group…
Build a new site with Printix Cloud
Getting started » Next steps » Build a new site with Printix Cloud
This describes a “green field” scenario, where you want to have Printix installed and configured before users move into the new office/site. Follow the steps below to build your print infrastructure. Step 1: Install Step 2: Set up print queues Step 3:…
Printix Go Konica Minolta supported printers and MFPs
Printix Go » Printix Go supported printers and MFPs » Printix Go Konica Minolta supported printers and MFPs
Last modified 2023/05/03. Requirements As a general rule, Printix Go supports Konica Minolta printers and MFPs that support Konica Minolta OpenAPI 5.1 or later and are either generation 5 or generation 6 models. Konica Minolta printers and MFPs are also…
Printix Redirector
Printix Redirector
Printix Redirector is used to: Enable third-party Pull printing Printing to so called Follow/Pull print queues from Kofax ControlSuite, PaperCut, SafeCom, Equitrac, PrinterLogic and similar third-party printing solutions. Enable USB printing Printing to locally…
How to add Azure Blob Storage
How to » How to add Azure Blob Storage
Enable storage of pending documents in your secure cloud storage. That way, the user’s computer does not need to be online to release print later and print anywhere documents. However, a Printix Client still needs to be online on the printer’s network to…
Workflow properties
Printix Administrator » Settings » Capture workflows » Workflow properties
Settings Workflow name The name of the workflow. Must not contain any leading or trailing spaces and must not contain the characters: ~ “ # % & * : < > ? / \ { | } Active Check this to make the workflow Active so users can use the workflow. This is…
How to
How to
How to section is also in: Printix User Manual Categories: Sign in Printers, print queues and print drivers Users Deployment Networks and sites Groups Printix Go Capture and workflow Cloud storage Analytics and reports Troubleshooting *If you have any…
Printix Go HP Workpath supported printers and MFPs
Printix Go » Printix Go supported printers and MFPs » Printix Go HP Workpath supported printers and MFPs
Last modified 2024/01/03. What is the difference between Printix Go HP Workpath and Printix Go HP? Printix Go HP Workpath launched in 2022 needs to be installed on the printer from HP Command Center, followed by a subsequent configuration to make it work with your…
Drivers
Printix Administrator » Print queues » Print queue properties » Drivers
On the Drivers tab you can see the list of print drivers. Check Show all to show drivers for all Windows and macOS editions. Select System, Print driver, or select and Change print driver Select and Lock selection of print driver or Automatic selection…
Enable third-party Pull printing
Printix Redirector » Enable third-party Pull printing
If you have a third-party Follow/Pull printing solution, you can still benefit from Printix. Users can continue using existing card readers to sign in and release documents from the enabled printers’ touchscreen control panel. Printix allows you to…
Printix Go HP supported printers and MFPs
Printix Go » Printix Go supported printers and MFPs » Printix Go HP supported printers and MFPs
Last modified 2023/10/02. What is the difference between Printix Go HP Workpath and Printix Go HP? Printix Go HP Workpath launched in 2022 needs to be installed on the printer from HP Command Center, followed by a subsequent configuration to make it work with your…
How to sign in
How to » How to sign in
Sign in with Microsoft If you see Sign in with Microsoft, select this and sign in with your Microsoft work or school account. Automatic registration of the user happens the first time the user Sign in with Microsoft to Printix. Single sign-on (SSO) to Printix…
Sites
Printix Administrator » Sites
To get here: Select Menu , Sites About sites Sites allows you to delegate the management of printers and print queues to the IT personnel at the local site. With the role as Site manager they can do their job without having excess permissions to change…
How to add printers
How to » How to add printers
Add printers in Printix Administrator If you add the printer by IP address, make sure to give it a static IP address. If the added printer does not appear after a few seconds, then look for it on the Unregistered printers page. Open the Printers …
Zero trust networks
Getting started » Zero trust networks
To print a document, a computer with Printix Client must be online on the same network as the printer. This may not be possible if it is required that printers and computers are kept on separate networks. To resolve this, you can run a computer, preferably a server,…
Printix Go supported printers and MFPs
Printix Go » Printix Go supported printers and MFPs
Printix Go is available for these vendors: Epson Fujifilm HP HP Workpath Konica Minolta Kyocera Lexmark Ricoh Xerox Features Present card to Sign in at the printer to release documents. Printix functions: Print (release documents). Capture (deliver…
How to work with sites
How to » How to work with sites
By optionally creating Sites , you can: Delegate management tasks to the IT personnel at the local site Administrators with the role Site manager can manage printers and printing in Printix Administrator without having excess permissions to change global…
Cloud storage
Printix Administrator » Settings » Cloud storage
Enable storage of pending documents in your own secure cloud storage. To get here: Select Menu , Settings Select the Cloud storage tab. Benefits: Availability will increase as users can release print anywhere and print later documents while their…
Secure print
Printix Administrator » Settings » Secure print
On the Secure print tab, you can enable and configure the print methods: Print later and Print anywhere. To get here: Select Menu , Settings . Select the Secure print tab. Secure print Enable secure print Users can choose to print securely and wait to…
Printix Go troubleshooting
Troubleshooting » Printix Go issues » Printix Go troubleshooting
Categories: General Verify sign in profile failed Sign in to printer failed No Printix Client acts as proxy on this network Changed Go configuration does not take effect Printix Go installation status says failed Troubleshooting card readers How to…
Network ports
Introduction » Network ports
Secure communication All Printix communication inside and outside the network is secured with encryption and the use of HTTPS (SSL/TLS). Documents are stored encrypted until they expire and get deleted. Documents do not need to leave your network. HTTPS on TCP…
How to install Printix Go on a Ricoh printer without using the Printix Client
Printix Go » Printix Go Ricoh – How to » How to install Printix Go on a Ricoh printer without using the Printix Client
Printix Go Ricoh can now be used to release documents from the cloud without the required presence of a computer running Printix Client. Ricoh printers in clientless mode must be added using manual registration or added with Printix Configurator. This is because…
How to get started with Capture Connector API
How to » How to get started with Capture Connector API
The Printix Capture Connector API allows integration of third-party systems with Printix Capture by delegating the responsibility of document processing and delivery to custom systems. For this, a new Connector destination profile type has been introduced. Using this,…