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API stands for Application Programming Interface. An API is an interface that software modules use in order to communicate with each other.
Application Specifications
The pre-installed applications and applications that can be additionally installed on the Smart Operation Panel can be classified into the following 3 categories.
System applications
Applications that operate in conjunction with multiple functions (operating regardless of the application)
Program applications
Applications that provide a single additional function
Widget applications
Applications that provide a widget
The following table explains the function of each application.
Application | Functions |
Settings | Provides the Android OS’s standard settings. |
Screen Features | Provides the manufacturer’s own settings. |
Authentication | Monitors login to/logout from the MFP, and transmits authentication information to other services and applications. |
Monitoring service | Monitors the status of the MFP. This service is used by widgets and applications including Banner, Check Status, Authentication, and Home. |
Launcher (Legacy Application Manager) | This application provides an application switching function when there is no Home application. |
Installer | Provides the installer UI. Internal operation is controlled by the Package Installer application. |
Application | Functions |
Server service | Provides server functions for application installation. |
Remote control | Works together with the server service and provides the functions and displays of RFU and import/export of settings, including the UI. |
Manual | Provides connection to the server where manuals are stored (HTTP server). Manuals are displayed using the Web Browser application. |
Splash screen | Provides the image that is displayed immediately after the MFP is turned ON. |
Startup animation | Provides the startup animation for the operation screen. |
Validation | Performs validation when the machine is started in CC certified mode. * CC stands for Common Criteria. It is the evaluation criteria for IT security (ISO15408). |
LUI system | LUI stands for Legacy User Interface. The conventional control panel display is displayed by this application. Model-specific settings are included in this application |
Package Installer | Provides installation and update functions for applications. Also provides the screen for uninstallation. |
Self Check | Provides a self-check function for the control panel hardware. See page 51 "Panel Self Check" for contents of the self-check. |
Initialization | Initializes settings of the MFP or the control panel. |
Web Browser | Android OS’s standard Browser application |
Gallery | Reads images from SD cards or other media, and sets them as wallpaper or live wallpaper. |
Standard keyboard | Android OS’s standard operation panel that is called up when the user enters characters or numbers. |
Application | Functions |
Home screen | Provides the Home screen. Also provides screen customization and application switching. |
Banner | Displays balloon messages in the banner area at the bottom of the panel display. |
OCS emulator | This application serves as an intermediary between the control panel and the controller board. (The emulator allows the controller board to work the same way regardless of the type of control panel.) |
Simple UI applications | Simple (Quick) applications. Quick Copy Provides the Quick Copy function. Quick Fax Provides the Quick Fax function. Quick Scanner Provides the Quick Scanner function. |
Widgets | Resident applications that display information on the screen as configured. Date/time indicator Displays the date and time. Supply information Displays toner status. Change Languages Provides the language switching function. Eco-friendly Displays detailed information about the eco functions. Fax Received File Displays the fax reception status. Stop Provides a [Stop] key on the application screen. Used by functions such as Quick Copy and Scan to Me. System Message Displays system messages. |
Application | Functions |
IME (excluding the standard keyboard) | Multiple settings can be configured (the user can select one when using the keyboard). iWnn IME Chinese (Simplified) Pack Chinese (simplified) language pack for iWnnIME iWnn IME Chinese (Traditional) Pack Chinese (traditional) language pack for iWnnIME iWnn IME Korean Pack Korean language pack for iWnnIME |
ICCardDispatcher | Host application for NFC (Near Field Communication). Transmits card information to authentication applications. |
Quick Card Authentication | Provides simple authentication using an IC card. |
Standard IC card plugin | A plugin for using IC cards. Examples of IC cards are the FeliCa (Lite) and Mifare card systems. |
Bluetooth Service | Provides configurations for standard Bluetooth on the Android OS. |
Bluetooth Authentication Plugin | This plugin is required to use Bluetooth authentication. |
Copy | Copy application with a new UI. This application is not available for MP C 306Z/406Z series. |
Fax | Fax application with a new UI. This application is not available for MP C 306Z/406Z series. |
Scan | Scan application with a new UI. This application is not available for MP C 306Z/406Z series. |
Printer | Printer application with a new UI. This application is not available for MP C 306Z/406Z series. |
Quick Print Release | Ability to view and print stored documents. This application is not available for MP C 306Z/406Z series. |
Application | Functions |
Print/Scan (Memory Storage Device) | "Media Print" and "Scan to Media" have been integrated into this application. This application is not available for MP C 306Z/406Z series. |
Web Browser NX | Provides an operating environment for solution applications' functions and configuration. |
Proximity Card Reader Support Plugin | Provides support for USB card readers. |