Import printers into NDD Print MF HP
In this article, you'll learn how to perform a mass import of printers using a CSV file.
Before you start
Make sure you carry out the Basic settings for NDD Print MF HP.
Make sure to visit Configure authentication on the NDD Print Host if any printers are imported to use the Authentication feature.
Make sure you visit Add a printer in the NDD Print Releaser, in case any printers are imported to use the Releaser functionality (secure document release).
Be sure to configure Quotas in NDD Print Portal 360 if any printers are imported to use the Controlled Copy feature.
Perform a test print on new equipment for identification on the network.
Step 1: Preparing the CSV file
Download the file template PrintersFile.csv
Open the CSV file with Excel, Notepad or other compatible software
Fill in the printer information
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Address | Printer IP address or Hostname |
Username | Printer administrator user |
Password | Printer administrator user password |
SNMP Read | Read SNMP community name |
SNMP Write | Write SNMP community name |
Collection type | OXPD, SNMP, HTTP or None |
Authentication | nddPrint, Web or Disabled Printers using the Web method in the Authentication field must have their access control configured after being imported into NDD Print MF HP. |
Client Releaser | true or false The Authentication field must be nddPrint or Web. |
Copy quota | true or false The Authentication field must be nddPrint or Web. |
Future Smart | fs3 (for Future Smart 3) or fs4 (for Future Smart 4 and 5) |
SNMP entry | SNMP profile |
Save the file
Step 2: Import the CSV file
Click on Actions > Import printers
Select the CSV file
Check the printer information and click Next
Wait for the wizard to finish importing and click Finish
If an error occurs during the import, you can click on Save log and check which devices were not imported.
Exporting printers
You can export the registered printers. This makes it easier to optimize time for future imports or to create a backup of the devices added to NDD Print MF HP.
Click on Actions > Export printers
Choose the directory and click Save
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