Xerox Xerox 8850 Printer with AccXES Controller serial number CNG Installation Guide
AccXES 9.0 Installation Guide (8850)
Feature Key Note:
If you have an HFT controller with AccXES 8.0 or 8.5, upgrading to AccXES 9.0 will cause you to lose the
following Data Format Interpreters (DFI):
If you have an HFT controller with AccXES 8.0 or 8.5, upgrading to AccXES 9.0 will cause you to lose the
following Data Format Interpreters (DFI):
•
VCGL
•
Versatec Raster (VRF & VDS)
•
CGM
These DFIs are no longer part of the standard (HFT controller) system. A new feature key is necessary to
enable each of them. The DFI Feature Keys can be purchased through Xerox Sales or an Authorized
Reseller. See Step 1 below to determine if you have an HFT controller.
enable each of them. The DFI Feature Keys can be purchased through Xerox Sales or an Authorized
Reseller. See Step 1 below to determine if you have an HFT controller.
Step 1
Determine your Hardware Configuration
There are distinct versions of firmware for each controller hardware platform. Firmware is available for the
hardware platforms as indicated below. Your hardware platform can be determined by examining the
printer configuration test print or serial number (found on the AccXES controller unit). Note your hardware
version.
Hardware
CPU (from test print) Serial
Number
HFT
RTT – MPC 7410
HFT-xxxxx
CNG
PPC740
–
200
CNG-xxxxxx
Step 2
Release Notes
Print and read the AccXES release notes (pdf format). The release notes can be found in the downloaded
zip file, in the documentation section or by using the ‘See Also’ link.
Step 3
Check Disk Size and RAM Requirements
Consult the Recommended Configurations Chart (pdf file) to confirm that your Controller has the required
disk size and RAM needed for the AccXES upgrade. This chart can be found in the ‘Documentation’ section.
Step 4
Job Accounting Migration
Warning: As a precaution, save your Job Accounting Data prior to upgrading.
If you are using Job Accounting, use the Account Management Tool (AMT) to collect existing Job Based
Accounting Data from the AccXES Controller / Printer.
Step 5
Upgrade to AccXES Version 9.0
Download the appropriate AccXES firmware file for your controller hardware type. Follow the instructions
in the AccXES customer release notes to upload the firmware to your system. Upon successful
completion, a Configuration sheet will automatically print from the controller's designated printer.