Create XDP Template

There are several methods to create an XDP template. To begin, you must create a template that is created from "Get settings from device" to extract the device's resource file. Using the resource file, you can start creating blank templates.

Methods

Description

Get Settings from Device.

Get settings from an existing Ricoh device, which imports all the settings, and you can make changes after the import.

Create a Blank Template.

Create a blank template, and individually select all settings manually.

Copy a Template.

Copy a template and use it as the basis for a new template.
Get Settings from Device

  1. Login as an administrator.

  2. Go to the Device Configuration section.

  3. Expand Device Configuration Template and click on Extended Device Preferences.

  4. Click [Add].

  5. Enter a name for the template, and optionally add a description that can help you identify the template's contents.

  6. Select Get Settings from Device as Option.

  7. Another set of fields appears on the screen allowing you to select the source device. Click [Select Device].

  8. From the pop-up dialog, select a group to display the devices within the group.

  9. Select a device from the list.

    You can also click the filter button to display the filter boxes. Input the device's IP Address or Display name, then click search. All devices that match the search will be displayed.

  10. When a device is selected, click [OK].

    Only one device can be selected as the source device. The WfH devices group will not be displayed; thus, WfH device cannot be selected as the source device.

  11. Decide whether to include preferences or not.

    • Unchecked – Only the device resource settings are downloaded. The template will display all supported printer settings, and from then, you can set values to your intended settings to modify and apply them to other devices or the same device.

    • Checked – Imports resource settings and preferences settings. The template will display all supported printer settings with their corresponding device values. From then, you can modify the values of your intended settings or keep the values already set.

    It is recommended to uncheck the Include Preferences checkbox to download the resource file faster. Creating a template from the source device and excluding the preferences will display the device settings without values. You must input the desired values into the settings before saving the template.

    However, if you want to get all printer settings and their values, checkInclude Preferences. Including the preferences during resource extraction is applicable if you plan to set several printer settings. Creating a template with preferences from a device may take a few minutes; please ensure your device is online while the extraction is ongoing.

  12. Set the Resource Name. The settings extracted from the target device will be named after the resource name. This file will also be displayed in the "Resource File" drop down list when creating a blank template.

  13. Click [OK].

If the resource name already exists, you will see an error message asking if you want to overwrite the resource or rename it.

Depending on the number of settings available for the device, downloading settings from the selected source device may take a few moments. The template is added to the Template list when the download is successful.

Preferences and resource files are stored in Repository Management.

Create a Blank Template

Follow these instructions to create a blank template using a previously downloaded Resource file as the basis for the template. The Resource file defines the settings that are available in the template.

Resource files would appear in this list only if a template were previously created using Get Settings from Device, as instructed in the procedure above.

  1. Login as an administrator.

  2. Go to the Device Configuration section.

  3. Expand Device Configuration Template and click on Extended Device Preferences.

  4. Click [Add].

  5. Enter a name for the template, and optionally add a description that can help you identify the template's contents.

  6. Select Create Blank Template as Option.

  7. Select a Resource file from the dropdown list that will form the basis for the template.

  8. Click the [OK] button to proceed.

Depending on the number of settings available, the creation may take a few moments. The template is added to the Template list when the download is successful.

Copy a Template

Another method to create a template is simply creating a copy of an existing template and renaming it before modifying preferences as needed. Suppose a template contains settings that are a very close match to the settings you need. In that case, you can easily copy the template, make minor modifications, and then add the modified template to a configuration task.

  1. Login as an administrator.

  2. Go to the Device Configuration section.

  3. Expand Device Configuration Template and click on Extended Device Preferences.

  4. Click [Duplicate].

  5. (Optional) Open the new template and change the name and description. The duplicate copy will keep the original name with a suffix.

  6. Make necessary modifications to the device preferences area. Please see Add XDP Device Preferences.

  7. Click the [Save] button.