Manage PMD Files
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For gathering of the extended meter readings of print and MFC systems, like color prints counter, color copy counter, etc. the FSM client software uses so called 'private MIB definition' files (PMD). For each printing system or printing system family, such a PMD file has to be installed to collect the extended meter readings.

The FSM client software has been delivered and installed with a collection of 'private MIB definition' files. The assignment of the PMD files to the respective printing systems is done automatically from the software. If updates or new PMD files are provided, those files can be integrated into the FSM client software here.


PMD File Update

There are different ways to update PMD files:

·With internet access the update can be performed in two steps. The first step is checking on the manufacturers web site for newer versions. In second step these available files for update are downloaded and installed. This whole process also can be done automatically. If there is a proxy server needed to connect to the internet, then you can activate proxy support inside the network settings.  

·If an online update is not possible, e.g. due to a proxy connection, the compressed update files can also be downloaded from the manufacturers web site for manual installation as described subsequently.  

·For a manual installation the PMD files have to be copied to a local storage medium. The file name with complete path of the newer PMD file or the archive file containing compressed PMD files has to be entered. Clicking the button 'Apply' then will install the updated PMD files.  


PMD files with extended counter definitions

Depending on the FSM software installation, extended counters for specific printer models are available. In case these counters should not be retrieved for all printer models, a selection can be done here, to specify the desired models.


Printers without PMD Files

Printers which could not be assigned to any PMD files, are listed here. The TCP/IP addresses of these printers can be copied from here to other applications for further processing.