- Ricoh WES Features

Download the Ricoh WES v3 installation manual

December 2023
For the WES Deployer deployment tool to function correctly (Ricoh restriction), it is essential to use one of the following versions of JRE (Java Runtime Environment):
  • Amazon Corretto v8, v11, v17, v19;

  • Liberica v19.

 

Product range
with SLNX Support
SmartOP Gen 2 & 2.5
SDK Streamline NX Share SmartSDK
Authentication : means available to the user to authenticate on the device (cf. Authentication)
Interface for user authentication: Ricoh SLNX WES v3
PUK CodeClosed (Print User Key). In Watchdoc, this is a code (associated with a user account but used alone) sufficient to allow the user to authenticate in a WES. The PUK code is generated thanks to an algorithm. The user can consult it in the "My account" page of Watchdoc. For security reasons, we advise against using the PUK code and recommend using a login (user account)/PIN code. authentication ✔ ✔
Login/password authentication ✔ ✔

PIN CodeClosed The PIN (Personal Identification Number) is a code with at least 4 digits. It is used, for example, on a cell phone or smartphone equipped with a SIM card. In Watchhdoc, it is a code which, combined with the user name, constitutes a means of authentication on a WES. Deduced from the AD, the user can consult it in his My Account page. It is stored either in a SQL table or in a Json file, and can be stored as is or secured by hashing. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) authentication

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Card authentication ✖ ✖
Card authentication ✔ SLNX Elatec

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Tested with Elatec

Card and PIN code authentication

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Card enrolmentClosed Action when a user account is assigned to a badge number belonging to them. Enrolment takes place when a badge is used for the first time. Enrolment may be performed by the IT services manager when they issue a badge to a user or by the user themselves by entering their ID (PIN, PUK or ID and password) which is then assigned to their badge number. Once enrolment is complete, the badge number is definitively assigned to their owner. using:

   

PUKCode

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Login/password

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Login/PIN code

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Anonymous access

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Partial functions lock

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WES accounting: ability of the device to send job accounting information to Watchdoc
Source Ricoh SLNX WES

Printings

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Copies

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Scans

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Fax

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Printings from USB key

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Analytical CodesClosed The analytical code is a code corresponding to a specific account to which the print jobs requested by users can be charged. This code allows printing costs to be broken down, facilitating cost accounting for this item.

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QuotasClosed Credit of value units dedicated to printing and allocated to a user or group of users. for the print-jobs and copies

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Blocking quotas for impressions /!\ not for copies (Zero Balance Stop)

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On-demand printing: users can unlock their printouts on the device of their choice

Release interface Ricoh SLNX WES V3

Spool TransformationClosed WES function enabling the print properties to be modified during validation (e.g. proposing Black&White printing when the job has been launched in colour or proposing duplex printing when the user has only requested duplex printing). This modification can be proposed or imposed. (Colour> black&White, simplex > duplex)

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Pages deletionClosed Function enabling the user to delete, from the WES, any pending documents (or pages) that they deem superfluous. This function is only available for PCL 6 format files. (PCL6)

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Interserver mode

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Mode Haute DisponibilitéHigh AvailabilityClosed (HA) Quality of a system, or part of a system (e.g., a device), for which the percentage of time it can be used is very high compared to the overall time it is in demand. (Source: OQLF) Watchdoc's high availability relies on monitoring the Watchdoc Service and the MS Windows spooler as well as securing connectivity between the workstation and the print server and between the print device and the print server. mode

   

WES compatible with multiserver mode

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WES compatible with fault toleranceClosed Mode making the WES compatible with network equipment that manages load-balancing. mode

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WES able to work in off-line mode

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Access Control from Watchdoc: access rights to device functions from the WES

Access

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Colour

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Printings

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Printings from USB key

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Large Format

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Copies

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Scan

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Scan to USB

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Scan to e-mail

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Scan to folder

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Scan to FTP

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Fax

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Admin

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Scanning: means available to enable users to digitise

WEScanClosed is an application (subject to licence) released with v5.4 that allows users to scan documents using Watchdoc and then send them to an email address or a folder accessible to the user. (scan features supported by the WES)

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ScanToMe (feature supported by the printing device)

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Other scan features available with: Ricoh SLNX ScanCare

Scan to Mail

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Scan to Home

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Scan to Folder

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Scan to FTP

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Scan to SharePoint

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Scan to DocMgt (XML)

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Scan to Fax Server

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Bar Code recognition

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Image Improvement

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Bates stamping

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OCR

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Save as searchable PDF/A

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WD installation automatisation

Via specific tools

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Via script

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Via WEB

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