Xerox SmartSend Support & Software User Guide
Prepare for Installation
SMARTsend
Installation and Administration Guide
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SMARTsend Configuration Requirements
Computer configuration is the foundation for a successful SMARTsend installation. Please follow and
confirm all the guidelines and requirements in this chapter before you install SMARTsend to ensure
that the computer is properly configured to support SMARTsend. Detailed explanations and
configuration details are provided in the sections following this checklist.
confirm all the guidelines and requirements in this chapter before you install SMARTsend to ensure
that the computer is properly configured to support SMARTsend. Detailed explanations and
configuration details are provided in the sections following this checklist.
For best performance, install SMARTsend on a dedicated computer with a minimum of a 1.0 GHz
or faster CPU, at least 750 MB of free disk space, 512 MB RAM (1 GB or more is recommended for
all operating systems and is required for Windows Vista), and a single network adapter (multiple
adapters are not supported). The computer can not be a domain controller.
or faster CPU, at least 750 MB of free disk space, 512 MB RAM (1 GB or more is recommended for
all operating systems and is required for Windows Vista), and a single network adapter (multiple
adapters are not supported). The computer can not be a domain controller.
SMARTsend (Standard or Professional Editions) can be installed on the following platforms:
Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server (SP4 or later), Windows Server 2003 with all critical
operating system software updates installed, Windows Vista, or a Windows XP Professional
computer (SP2 or later).
Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server (SP4 or later), Windows Server 2003 with all critical
operating system software updates installed, Windows Vista, or a Windows XP Professional
computer (SP2 or later).
SMARTsend may also be installed on any of the supported operating systems in conjunction with
VMware (GSX Server version 3.2.0, Workstation 4.5) or Microsoft Virtual PC 2004/Virtual Server
2005.
VMware (GSX Server version 3.2.0, Workstation 4.5) or Microsoft Virtual PC 2004/Virtual Server
2005.
TCP/IP must be enabled and functional.
Confirm that the ports required for each supported protocol are not blocked by filtering at a
switch, router, or firewall. See
switch, router, or firewall. See
If using DNS, it must be properly configured. If the PaperWare Form Forwarding options are used
(Professional Edition), DNS must also be configured on all SMARTsend and FlowPort computers
that will be receiving forwarded forms. See
(Professional Edition), DNS must also be configured on all SMARTsend and FlowPort computers
that will be receiving forwarded forms. See
File and Printer Sharing must be enabled on the network adapter and port 139 must be available.
See
See
Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0, or higher, must be installed and configured with the
Common Files, Internet Information Services Manager, and World Wide Web Service. For
Windows Vista, IIS 6.0 compatibility must be installed. If using FTP for filing, the FTP Server
component must also be enabled. See
Common Files, Internet Information Services Manager, and World Wide Web Service. For
Windows Vista, IIS 6.0 compatibility must be installed. If using FTP for filing, the FTP Server
component must also be enabled. See
on page 26. Please note that
Note:
For large installations, multiple users, managing of many devices, a Windows
2000 or 2003 installation is recommended.
Note:
SMARTsend performance may degrade when it is run on a shared file/print server,
or when using VMware or Microsoft Virtual PC/Virtual Server. Performance degradation
is likely to be more significant when using SMARTsend Professional OCR features.
is likely to be more significant when using SMARTsend Professional OCR features.