Issue description
The Virtual Configuration Center (VCC) is a feature component of the device firmware that assists in managing device settings. It allows users to export settings from one device and then import that settings package into a different device. A user can also export a settings bundle, edit that package, and then import the modified settings bundle to a new device.
This article explains how to export and import the VCC Configuration File. The steps differ slightly between generations of devices so make sure to follow the steps that match the user’s device.
Note: The VCC system will provide user feedback as to whether an Import or Export operation was successful or failed. In the event that an issue needs to be escalated with Lexmark's product engineering team, the VCC Configuration File will need to be captured and submitted along with the details of the VCC failure message.
Index:
2016- 2019 Lexmark Devices:
How to Export a VCC Configuration File via Embedded Web Server
Enter the printer's IP Address into a browser's address field.
Click on Export Configuration.
Click on one of the Export options listed below
All Settings
- this option exports all settings from the device
Non-default Settings
- this option exports only settings that are in a non-default value
Address Book
- this option exports just the entries from the device’s Address Book
Custom
– this option gives the user a sub-menu of selectable settings categories to export.
At this point, depending on how the user’s browser is configured, it will either prompt for where to save the exported settings file (export.zip) or will automatically save it to the browser’s predefined download folder.
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How to Import a VCC Configuration File via Embedded Web Server
Note: a user can import a *.ucf configuration file following the same steps below.
Enter the printer's IP Address into a browser's address field.
Click on Import Configuration.
Click on Browse.
Find and Select the ‘exported.zip’ settings file to import.
Click on Import.
At this point, the device will attempt to apply all the settings defined in the config file to the device. If all settings are properly applied, the user will see an 'Import successful' message status.
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How to Export a VCC Configuration File to USB Flash Drive
Insert USB flash drive.
Go to Home screen.
Go to Settings > Device > About this Printer.
Press ‘Start’ next to the ‘Export Configuration File to USB’ option.
The user will see a ‘Do Not Power Off’ message on the screen while the device creates & saves the configuration file.
Upon successful completion the user will see an "Export Successful" message
USB Export Illustration
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How to Import a VCC Configuration File from USB Flash Drive
Insert USB flash drive.
Go to Home screen.
Go to USB Drive.
Note: On some smaller touch screen devices, after going to "USB Drive" the user will see a "Scan from USB" and "Print From USB" screen. Go to "Print From USB" before proceeding to Step 4 below.
Find and select the Configuration File to Import.
Press ‘Import’ on the Import Configuration Package screen.
The user will see a 'Do Not Power Off' message on the screen while the device imports the configuration file.
Upon successful completion the user will see an Import Successful message.
USB Import Illustration
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2012- 2014 Lexmark Devices:
How to Export a VCC Configuration File via Embedded Web Server
Enter the printer's IP Address into a browser's address field.
Click on Settings.
Click on Configuration Files options found under the Other Settings column.
Click on Export.
At this point, depending on how the user’s browser is configured, it will either prompt for where to save the export settings file (bundle.zip) or will automatically save it to the browser’s predefined download location.
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How to Import a VCC Configuration File via Embedded Web Server
Enter the printer's IP Address into a browser's address field.
Click on Settings.
Click on Configuration Files options found under the Other Settings column.
Click on Import.
Click on Choose File.
Find and Select the ‘bundle.zip’ settings file to import.
Click on Import.
At this point, the device will attempt to apply all the settings defined in the zip file to the device. Once all settings are properly applied, the user will see a Configuration file successfully installed message.
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How to Export ‘bundle.zip’ to USB Flash Drive
Insert USB flash drive.
Go to Home screen.
Go to Admin Settings.
Go to Settings > General Settings.
Scroll to bottom and select Export Configuration Package.
You will see a ‘Exporting Configuration Package to USB Drive’ message on the screen while the device creates & saves the configuration file.
Upon successful completion you will see a ‘Export successful’USB Export Illustration
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How to Import ‘bundle.zip’ to USB Flash Drive
Insert USB flash drive.
Go to Home screen.
Go to USB Drive.
Find and select the Configuration File to Import.
On the Import Configuration Package screen, select Import.
The user will see an Importing Configuration Package message on the screen while the device imports the file.
Upon successful completion the user will see an Import successful message.USB Import Illustration
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Additional export information
LEGACY ID: HO3877