Thing
The Thing feature allows users to connect their components (Kiosks and Print Delivery Station) to the internet, allowing them to control and monitor the devices associated. This feature allows for a more convenient and efficient way of controlling and monitoring components and devices, as well as the ability to automate certain tasks, such as Restart Thing Application.
Getting Started:
To access the Thing screen, the user simply needs to login to the ePRINTit SaaS and on the menu bar navigate to the Things/Thing area. This feature is managed by permissions and the user must be associated to a group that allows the user to access this option. To get more information about groups and how to associate it to a role type that has this permission, click here.
📘 Instructions
Adding a New Thing
Click on the Add button.
Enter the thing’s required information.
Click on Add button to create the new thing.
Make sure the customer has license configured for each type of thing. For more information about license, click here.
Editing/Configuring a Thing
Click on the three dots under the Actions column and select the Edit option.
The Update Thing screen will be displayed. After the necessary changes are made, click on the Update button.
Generating the Activation Code
Click on the the three dots under the Actions column and select Edit option.
The Update Thing screen will be displayed.
Click on Generate Activation Code button.
A confirmation message will be displayed. Once confirmed, the thing will be activated in ePRINTit SaaS system.
Click o Okay button.
Copy the code displayed. This code should be included in the Thing (Kiosk/PDS) activation screen during the Thing installation.
The Activation Status field will display Pending Activation, until the thing (Kiosk or Print Delivery Station) is effectively Activate.
Click on Update button.
Once the Thing is installed, the Activation Status field will display ACTIVATED.
Deleting a Thing
Click on the the three dots under the Actions column and select the Delete option.
A confirmation message will be displayed. Once confirmed, the thing will be deleted from the ePRINTit SaaS system.
Display QR Code
If the toggle bar is enabled, a QR code will be displayed.
Generate Activation Code
Use this button to generate an Activation Code.
Activation Status
Activation Status can be seen here.
Restart Thing Application
Use to button to restart Thing Application.
Version Status
Version Status can be seen here.
Restarting a Thing
When a new software version is updated through the Software Update option, the Kiosk and PDS (Print Delivery Station) will be updated automatically at 3 AM CST. But in any case, if Kiosk and PDS are not updated automatically, then user has the option to update it manually.
Go to the Things page, click on the three dots under the Actions column and select the Restart Thing option. After user clicks on this button, the Kiosk or PDS will be updated with the latest version.