LEXMARK PRINT RELEASE SaaS
Readme for version 2.6.51

1. OVERVIEW

    This Readme file pertains to the current release of LEXMARK PRINT RELEASE
    SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SaaS).

    Lexmark Print Release SaaS is a suite of embedded solutions that can be
    installed on printers that support the Lexmark Embedded Solutions
    Framework (eSF) v4.x or v3.x These solutions enable customers to
    manage and monitor their document output effectively.

    Lexmark Print Release SaaS consists of the following applications:

    * ESF SECURITY MANAGER
       This application is a service that allows selected embedded solutions
       to perform user authentication.

    * CLOUD AUTHENTICATION
       This application locks out a printer until a user authenticates with a
       badge or manually through a user name and password.
       It secures access to a printer using a user-defined security server.

    * PRINT RELEASE
       This application lets users selectively release their print jobs
       and send user accounting data to the accounting server.


2. ASSOCIATED FILES

    The following files and publications are included in the release.

    a. Application files

        * cloudAuth_e3-4-2.6.42.fls
           * The Cloud Authentication application with Idle Screen
             for eSF v4.x, v3.x, and v2.x printers

        * printRelease_e3-4-2.6.51.fls
           * The Print Release application for eSF v4.x and v3.x printers

    b. Publications

        * Lexmark Print Release Administrator’s Guide
           * The Administrator's Guide

        * Readme
           * (This file)


3. REQUIREMENTS

    a. A printer that supports eSF v4.x or v3.x applications.

        Supported eSF v4.x printers include:

          Single-function printers:

          * CS510, CS517de
             * Required firmware level: LW70.VY4.P022 or later

          * MS610, MS617dn
             * Required firmware level: LW70.PR4.P022 or later

          * MS810, MS817n, MS817dn
             * Required firmware level: LW70.DN4.P022 or later

          * MS812
             * Required firmware level: LW70.DN7.P022 or later

          * MS911
             * Required firmware level: LW70.SA.P022 or later

          Multifunction products:

          * CX510, CX517de
             * Required firmware level: LW70.GM7.P022 or later

          * MX51x
             * Required firmware level: LW70.SB4.P022 or later

          * MX61x
             * Required firmware level: LW70.SB7.P022 or later

          * MX6500e
             * Required firmware level: LW70.JD.P022 or later

          * MX71x
             * Required firmware level: LW70.TU.P022 or later

          * MX81x
             * Required firmware level: LW70.TU.P022 or later

          * MX91x
             * Required firmware level: LW70.MG.P022 or later

        Supported eSF v3.x printers include:

          Single-function printers:

          * 6500e
             * Required firmware level: LHS60.JR.P617 or later

          * C74x
             * Required firmware level: LHS60.CM4.P617 or later

          * C79x
             * Required firmware level: LHS60.HC.P617 or later

          * C925de
             * Required firmware level: LHS60.HV.P617 or later

          * C950de
             * Required firmware level: LHS60.TP.P617 or later

          Multifunction products:

          * X548
             * Required firmware level: LHS60.VK.P617 or later

          * X74x
             * Required firmware level: LHS60.NY.P617 or later

          * X79x
             * Required firmware level: LHS60.MR.P617 or later

          * X925de
             * Required firmware level: LHS60.HK.P617 or later

          * X95x
             * Required firmware level: LHS60.TQ.P617 or later

    b. Memory: The printer must have a minimum of 256MB of RAM.


4. LIMITATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY OF THE RELEASE

    a. The card reader and driver are sold separately. To purchase the card
       reader, go to www.lexmark.com, and then click "Contact Us" at the
       bottom of the page.

    b. The card reader and driver do not support MX410 and CX410.

    c. If any authentication applications except Smart Card (for example, PKI,
       and Cloud Authentication Client) and idle profile applications
       (for example, Background and Idle Screen, HD Monitor, and Showroom)
       are installed before Cloud Authentication is installed, then these
       applications may not run. Uninstall existing authentication and idle
       profile applications before installing Cloud Authentication. See the
       Administrator’s Guide.

    d. Logging in to a printer using Cloud Authentication is not necessary to
       perform host-based printing.

    e. Login Screen Text is limited to 256 characters. Text that is more than
       256 characters does not appear properly on the screen.

    f. Users must register with a badge through a card reader or have valid
       login credentials to use a printer. If a different card reader model
       is used, then it may not recognize the badge. Either use the same
       card reader model, or register the card again when prompted.

    g. When the user is logged in and Session Access Control is set and Use
       Home Screen Logout is enabled, if the user removes the card reader,
       then the user cannot log out using the Log Out button from the home
       screen. Either attach the card reader or wait for the device to time
       out.

    h. When Smart Card Authentication is used, Manual Access Control must be
       set to Smart Card Authentication Client, and Card Validation must be set
       to None. See the Administrator’s Guide.

    i. Use only one card reader.

    j. Cloud Authentication must not coexist with Card Authentication.

    k. When installing Cloud Authentication application, disable Background and Idle
       Screen.

    l. Cloud Authentication version must be 2.6.x or later.


5. RELEASE NOTES

   * Added support for Advanced Hybrid Storage.
   * Maintenance.

    For more information on configurations, see the Configuration Guide
    provided with the application.

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