Bizhub C450: Can I use Fiery and Emperon controller at the same time?

[mmru4real]

Re: Bizhub C450: Can I use Fiery and Emperon controller at the same time?

On this machine it is one or the other, on the C451 or C452 you can use both, but not on this model.

[AGI]

Re: Bizhub C450: Can I use Fiery and Emperon controller at the same time?

On this machine it is one or the other, on the C451 or C452 you can use both, but not on this model.

That is absolutely true...

[mmru4real]

Re: Bizhub C450: Can I use Fiery and Emperon controller at the same time?

That is absolutely true...

Yes that is absolutely true and you can take it to the bank lol, that is what was taught in KM school way back then.

[siradlib]

Re: Bizhub C450: Can I use Fiery and Emperon controller at the same time?

The Fiery controller comes with its own RJ-45 connection! The one on the main body becomes useless once the Fiery is installed.

I haven't done anything with 10.7 yet, so I can't help you with those questions, sorry!

[RRodgers]

Re: Bizhub C450: Can I use Fiery and Emperon controller at the same time?

With newer KMs you can, I'm not sure why the C450 would be any different. In fact we do this to allow the customer to take advantage of the easier scan functions the Emperon provides. I would verify this with the 450 by going into Fiery server setup...

Look for an "Obtain IP for Engine" and select yes.

Ask the IT admin to provide you 2 successive IP addresses for the copier, the lower one will be assigned to the Fiery within the setup screens. The higher will be assigned to the Emperon by the controller.

Put the C450 into DHCP assigning and allow the controller to give it an address ( you should see 172.X>X>X on the panel).

Open a web browser and try both IP addresses, one should open the Fiery interface, the other will open the Emperon.

Now you can use the functions the emperon offers ie SMB scanning, email, etc.

Keep in mind, I am only assuming the C450 can do this, but I am fairly certain it will. I will double check with my support guys and get back soon. Emujo

I believe his is correct.

[emujo]

Re: Bizhub C450: Can I use Fiery and Emperon controller at the same time?

I thought I was wrong once before, but I was mistaken.....

After double checking I have proof that I am correct. I have attached a document that will explain how this is done and what the limitaions are. Emujo

[Ianizer]

Re: Bizhub C450: Can I use Fiery and Emperon controller at the same time?

My vote is no, being that you have to set the controller setting on the machine. But also the question is why you would want or need this.

The answer to this is obvious. Redundant controllers are better than one controller.
The C550 and C552 have this ability. It's like having two printers in one.

If it's possible, Siradlib, it's news to me.

However...

It's quite handy to have an Emperon driver set loaded. Rename it something like "Konica Backup" (or other identifying label) and instruct the customer not to try and use it. (If a shared network driver, simply don't add it at the client level.)

In the event the Fiery goes down, it's a little fancy footwork on site, and the customer is printing again.

-I