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Exporting or importing the Virtual Configuration Center (VCC) 'Bundle.ZIP' configuration file

How to Export (Or Import) the Virtual Configuration Center (VCC) 'Bundle.ZIP' Configuration File

Issue description

The
Virtual Configuration Center
 (
VCC
) is a feature component of the device firmware that assists in managing device settings. It allows users to export settings from one device and then import that settings package into a different device. A user can also export a settings bundle, edit that package, and then import the modified settings bundle to a new device.
This article explains how to export and import the
VCC Configuration File
. The steps differ slightly between generations of devices so make sure to follow the steps that match the user’s device.
The VCC system will provide user feedback as to whether an Import or Export operation was successful or failed. In the event that an issue needs to be escalated with Lexmark's product engineering team, the VCC Configuration File will need to be captured and submitted along with the details of the VCC failure message.
Index:

2016- 2019 Lexmark Devices:

How to Export a VCC Configuration File via Embedded Web Server
Enter the
printer's IP Address
 into a browser's address field.
  1. Click on
    Export Configuration
    .
  2. Click on one of the Export options listed below
    • All Settings
      - this option exports all settings from the device
    • Non-default Settings
      - this option exports only settings that are in a non-default value
    • Address Book
      - this option exports just the entries from the device’s Address Book
    • Custom
      – this option gives the user a sub-menu of selectable settings categories to export.
At this point, depending on how the user’s browser is configured, it will either prompt for where to save the exported settings file (
export.zip
) or will automatically save it to the browser’s predefined download folder.
EWS Illustration
How to Import a VCC Configuration File via Embedded Web Server
a user can import a
*.ucf
configuration file following the same steps below.
Enter the
printer's IP Address
 into a browser's address field.
  1. Click on
    Import Configuration
    .
  2. Click on
    Browse
    .
  3. Find and Select the ‘
    exported.zip
    ’ settings file to import.
  4. Click on
    Import
    .
  5. At this point, the device will attempt to apply all the settings defined in the config file to the device. If all settings are properly applied, the user will see an '
    Import successful
    '
    message status.
EWS Illustration
How to Export a VCC Configuration File to USB Flash Drive
  1. Insert USB flash drive.
  2. Go to Home screen.
  3. Go to
    Settings
    >
    Device
    >
    About this Printer
    .
  4. Press ‘
    Start
    ’ next to the ‘
    Export Configuration File to USB
    ’ option.
    1. The user will see a ‘
      Do Not Power Off
      ’ message on the screen while the device creates & saves the configuration file.
    2. Upon successful completion the user will see an "
      Export Successful
      " message
      USB Export Illustration
How to Import a VCC Configuration File from USB Flash Drive
  1. Insert USB flash drive.
  2. Go to Home screen.
  3. Go to
    USB Drive
    .
    Note:
     On some smaller touch screen devices, after going to "
    USB Drive
    " the user will see a "
    Scan from USB
    " and "
    Print From USB
    " screen. Go to "
    Print From USB
    " before proceeding to
    Step 4
    below.
  4. Find and select the Configuration File to Import.
  5. Press ‘
    Import
    ’ on the
    Import Configuration Package
     screen.
    1. The user will see a '
      Do Not Power Off
      '
      message on the screen while the device imports the configuration file.
    2. Upon successful completion the user will see an
      Import Successful
      message.
      USB Import Illustration
2012- 2014 Lexmark Devices:
How to Export a VCC Configuration File via Embedded Web Server
Enter the
printer's IP Address
 into a browser's address field.
  1. Click on
    Settings
    .
  2. Click on
    Configuration Files
     options found under the
    Other Settings
     column.
  3. Click on
    Export
    .
At this point, depending on how the user’s browser is configured, it will either prompt for where to save the export settings file (
bundle.zip
) or will automatically save it to the browser’s predefined download location.
EWS Illustration
How to Import a VCC Configuration File via Embedded Web Server
Enter the
printer's IP Address
 into a browser's address field.
  1. Click on
    Settings
    .
  2. Click on
    Configuration Files
     options found under the
    Other Settings
     column.
  3. Click on
    Import
    .
  4. Click on
    Choose File
    .
  5. Find and Select the ‘
    bundle.zip
    ’ settings file to import.
  6. Click on
    Import
    .
At this point, the device will attempt to apply all the settings defined in the zip file to the device. Once all settings are properly applied, the user will see a
Configuration file successfully installed
 message.
EWS Illustration
How to Export ‘bundle.zip’ to USB Flash Drive
  1. Insert USB flash drive.
  2. Go to Home screen.
  3. Go to
    Admin Settings
    .
  4. Go to
    Settings
    >
    General Settings
    .
  5. Scroll to bottom and select
    Export Configuration Package
    .
    1. You will see a ‘
      Exporting Configuration Package to USB Drive
      ’ message on the screen while the device creates & saves the configuration file.
    2. Upon successful completion you will see a ‘
      Export successful
      ’
      USB Export Illustration
How to Import ‘bundle.zip’ to USB Flash Drive
  1. Insert USB flash drive.
  2. Go to Home screen.
  3. Go to
    USB Drive
    .
  4. Find and select the Configuration File to Import.
  5. On the Import Configuration Package screen, select
    Import
    .
    1. The user will see an
      Importing Configuration Package
      message on the screen while the device imports the file.
    2. Upon successful completion the user will see an
      Import successful
      message.
      USB Import Illustration
File Name
Contents
Purpose
 (Exclusions)
bundle.xml
A compiled list of all settings:
  • esf_settings.xml
  • security_settings.ucf
  • esfApp.fls
  • license
  • Required when VCC processes the bundle.zip
  • txt file with xml formatting
  • Pertinent bundle information included in this file
  • Other files: i.e., license file, are referenced by this file.
Exclusions
  • eSF app settings
  • Security settings
esf_settings.xml
 file
Crucial configuration settings for apps
This
.xml
is exportable.
security_settings.ucf
file (only found on 2012-2014 product generation)
OR
security_settings.xml
file (only found on 2016-2019 product generation)
Security settings in universal configuration file (
.ucf
) format
Security settings in
.xml
format
Exclusions
  • Not all security settings are exportable.
  • Identity settings** will be exported and commented out.
  • Password settings*** are not exported from the device.
  • Bundles that set protected settings (
    in bundle.xml
    ) require unique Lexmark signature, bundle.sig.
shortcuts.ucf
Workflow shortcut definitions in universal configuration file (
.ucf
) format.
Allows user to save and import shortcut workflows for Copy, Fax, Email, and FTP from one device to another.
contactmanager.xml
(only found on 2016-2019 product generation)
Entries for Address Book contents
Allows user to save and import Address Book from one device to another
.
esfApp.fls
 file
Apps
 and
settings
 for installed or included apps
Ability to install Apps and not cause the printer to reboot
license.lic
 file
View installed licenses; for example:
<licenses>
<license src= 'license.lic' />
<license src= 'license2.lic' />
<licenses>
Confirm installed license for:
  • eSF apps
  • Certain Downloadable Language Emulators (DLEs); i.e., PrintCryption
Exclusions
  • Licenses are not exported.

Additional export information

LEGACY ID:
HO3877

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