Orion User Guide - Message Transfer.pdf

Print Station/Message Data Transfer 195 Print Station/Message Data Transfer All the data pertaining to existing print station s and or message s can be save d to another location. For example, print station s created in Orion !" on a desktop work station can b...

Print Station/Message Data Transfer 195 Print Station/Message Data Transfer All the data pertaining to existing print station s and or message s can be save d to another location. For example, print station s created in Orion !" on a desktop work station can be exported and saved to a USB Stick, connected tablet, desktop computer or a remote file server. All the relative data associated with the print station inc luding messages and pr inters can be transferred and saved. Transferring print station and message data across platforms is done in two steps: · Export the print station/message data to a storage device. For example a USB drive or a connected LAN se rver . · Import the print station/message data from the storage device to the desire d platform. For example, a tablet or another desktop computer at a different location. Print Station/Message Export: To export print station and message data , select Options  from the File  window. 196 Print Station/Message Data Transfer In the System Options  window select the Print Station/Message Tab. In the Print Station/Message  window select Print Station/Message Export . A list of all the print stations will display in t he Print Station/Message Export window. In the above example there are three print Stations shown . Print Station/Message Data Transfer 197 Checking this box will delete all the existing print stations and messages in the target folder. Attention! Clear all existing print stations and messag es in Orion first  will delete all print stations and messages in the target folder. Not only duplicates but all the print station and message data i n will be deleted. Checking this box will export only those printers referenced in the selected print stations. Leaving the box unchecked will export data for all the currently registered printers. Check the Print Station(s) you wish to copy and select OK . The Browse For Folder  window will open. In the Browse For Folder  window you can navigate to the desired location or create a new folder to save the Print Station/Message data. Choose a folder location that can be accessed by the intended target device such as a USB drive or connected LAN server. To make a new folder, select the Make New Folder  button and create the new folder at the desired location. Tip ! It is not necessary to create a new folder. However, creating a new folder with a uni que name that is specific to the print station and messages will help manage message storage a nd ret rie val. Select OK  to export the P rint Station/Messages to the destination folder location. 198 Print Station/Message Data Transfer While the data transfer is taking place a progress window will display. Notice that all the data contained in the Print Stations have been saved to th e new location including messages and associated printers. When the successfully exported window appears, select OK . Print Station/Message Data Transfer 199 Print Station/Message Import: You can import print station and message data from a selected location where the information has been stored. To import print station and message data, select Options  from the File  window. In the System Options  window select the Print Station Message  Tab. In the Print Station/Message  window select Print Station/Message Import . 200 Print Station/Message Data Transfer The Browse For Folder  window will open. In the Browse For Folder  window you can navigate to the location where the desired print station(s) reside. Select OK  The Print Station/Message Import  window will open and display a list of print stations residing at the specified location. Place a check next to all the print stations you wish to import . Select OK  Checking this box will delete all the existing print sta tions an d messages in your curren t Orion folder. Attention! Clear all existing print stations and messages in Orion first  will delete all print stations a nd messages . Not only duplicates but all the print station and message data in will be deleted. Checking this box will import onl y those printers referenced in the selected print stations. Leaving the box unc hecked will import all printers contained in the Import folder . Print Station/Message Data Transfer 201 A progress window will open while the data is being imported. When the successfully imported window appears , select OK .