Solving server and printer problems

Cannot connect to the Microsoft SQL Server database by using integrated security

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure that the domain account has full control privileges to the LDD installation path on the application servers and all its subfolders


Make sure that all communication is allowed among components

Check the proxy, firewall, and other network settings across the LDD system.


Make sure that the Log On properties are configured correctly

The Log On properties of the following must be set to the domain account that has access to the Microsoft SQL Server database:


Restart the Lexmark Apache Agent service and Lexmark Solutions Application Server


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Connection times out

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure that the dbProduct.properties file in the \apps\wf-ldss\WEB-INF\classes folder is pointing to the availability group listener


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Cannot update the DNS

Try one or more of the following:

Enter the DNS in the DNS server


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One or more servers cannot be set online

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure that a license is installed for each server during installation

For more information on obtaining licenses, see Obtaining licenses. For more information on adding licenses after installation, see Adding licenses to an existing server.


Make sure that all communication is allowed among components

Check the proxy, firewall, and other network settings across the LDD system.


Remove servers that are not communicating

Multiple non-communicating servers may affect system performance. If you do not expect a non-communicating server to reestablish communication quickly, then remove it.

  1. On each computer where a server is installed, launch LMC by using the http://server:9788/lmc URL. Server is the IP address of the computer where the server is installed.

  2. Remove the server that is not communicating. For more information, see Viewing and changing server status.

  3. Launch LMC by using the http://loadbalancer:9780/lmc URL, where loadbalancer is the IP address of the computer where the load balancer is installed.


Uninstall and reinstall the server that is not communicating

  1. On each computer where a server is installed, launch LMC by using the http://server:9788/lmc URL. Server is the IP address of the computer where the server is installed.

  2. Click the System tab.

  3. From the System section, select System Status.

  4. From the main section, uninstall the server that is not communicating.

    Note: If the entry remains in the servers list in LMC after uninstalling the server, then remove the server that is not communicating. For more information, see Viewing and changing server status.
  5. Reinstall the server.

    Note: Make sure that the correct IP address or FQDN is used for the database and load balancer when installing servers. If the server is installed on the same computer as the database and the load balancer, then use the FQDN of the computer.
  6. Launch LMC by using the http://loadbalancer:9780/lmc URL, where loadbalancer is the IP address of the computer where the load balancer is installed.


Make sure that the correct IP address or FQDN is used for the database when installing the load balancer

If the load balancer is installed on the same computer as the database, then use the FQDN of the computer. If the IP address or FQDN is incorrect, then uninstall and reinstall the load balancer and all the servers.


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One or more servers cannot be set offline

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure that the Lexmark Apache Agent service is running in the Windows Services control panel


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Cannot import a license

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure that the correct IP address or FQDN is used for the database and load balancer when installing servers

If the server is installed on the same computer as the database and the load balancer, then use the FQDN of the computer. If the IP address or FQDN is incorrect, then uninstall and reinstall the applicable servers.


Make sure that the correct IP address or FQDN is used for the database when installing the load balancer

If the load balancer is installed on the same computer as the database, then use the FQDN of the computer. If the IP address or FQDN is incorrect, then uninstall and reinstall the load balancer and all the servers.


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A clustered service is unresponsive

Try one or more of the following:

Use custom scripts or add-on management packs that monitor applications

  1. From the command prompt shell, type the following:

    C:\> cscript .\NLBMon_LDD.vbs -n 192.168.122.202 -v 192.168.122.200 -s Apache2.4 -f index.html

    Where:

    • The -n argument is the node that the script must connect to. This argument can be the address of the remote node.

    • The -v argument is the cluster virtual IP address.

    • The -s argument is the Windows service that must be monitored.

    • The -f argument is the file that must be called from the URL specified in the script.

    Note: Using the virtual IP address, the script checks all the member nodes.
  2. Using Windows Task Scheduler, run the custom script regularly on all cluster nodes that run the LDD load balancer component.

    1. From Task Scheduler, click Create Basic Task.

    2. Configure the settings.

    3. Click Actions > New.

    4. In the Action menu, select Start a program.

    5. In the "Program/script" field, type "%SystemRoot%\System32\cscript.exe".

    6. In the "Add arguments" field, enter the same argument from the command prompt shell. The following is a sample argument:

      NLBMon_LDD.vbs -n 192.168.122.202 -v 192.168.122.200 -s Apache2.4 -f index.html

    7. In the "Start in" field, type C\scripts.

    8. Click OK.


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An “LDSS Server is unavailable” message appears on the printer control panel

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure that the system has been running long enough for all services to start

It may take several minutes to start all services when the system is first booted. If the system is recently booted, or the load balancer is overloaded, then wait a few minutes, and then try again.


Make sure that the LDD system and all servers are online

For more information, see Viewing and changing server status.


Make sure that all communication is allowed among components

Check the proxy, firewall, and other network settings across the LDD system.


Make sure that the solution is deployed to the device group

  1. From LMC, click the Solutions tab.

  2. Select the solution that you are trying to access from the printer.

    If the solution does not appear, then install the solution. For more information, see Uploading solutions to the LDD system.

  3. From the Tasks section, select Summary.

  4. From the Summary section, in the Device Groups column, check that the device group that contains the printer appears.

    If the device group does not appear, then make sure that the printer is added to the device group.

  5. Check that the solution has been deployed to the device group. For more information, see Deploying solutions to a device group.

  6. Perform a policy update. For more information, see Updating policies for device groups.


Make sure that the printer can resolve the server host name

For more information, see Viewing the Embedded Solutions diagnostic log.


Make sure that the correct version of the AP Bundle is installed

  1. From the Embedded Web Server, do one of the following:

    • For e-Task 5 printers, click Apps, and then click AP Bundle.

    • For e-Task 4 printers, click Settings > Apps > Apps Management.

    • For e-Task 3 printers, click Settings > Device Solutions > Solutions (eSF).

    • For e-Task 2+, e-Task 2, or e-Task printers, click Settings > Embedded Solutions.

    Note: For a list of supported printers in each device class, see Supported printer models.
  2. Make sure that the first two segments of the version number for AP Bundle match the version number of the LDD system. For version 4.6, the version of the AP Bundle must be 4.6.x.


Perform a policy update

For more information, see Updating policies for device groups.


Install the AP Bundle

  1. From the Embedded Web Server, do one of the following:

    • For e-Task 5 printers, click Apps, and then click AP Bundle.

    • For e-Task 4 printers, click Settings > Apps > Apps Management.

    • For e-Task 3 printers, click Settings > Device Solutions > Solutions (eSF).

    • For e-Task 2+, e-Task 2, or e-Task printers, click Settings > Embedded Solutions.

    Note: For a list of supported printers in each device class, see Supported printer models.
  2. Browse to the ap.fls file in the \Lexmark\Solutions\apps\wf-ldss\firmware\ folder where an LDD server is installed.

  3. Click Install or Start Install.


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LDSS system busy message appears on device

Sometimes, Advanced Prompt bundle communication fails because connection to the LDD load balancer is set to secure. (first HTTPS call between the device and the LDD load balancer).

Make sure that secure connection to the load balancer is disabled

  1. From the Embedded Web Server, click Apps > Advanced Prompt > Configure.

  2. Clear Secure connection to load balancer.

The server log contains Quartz errors

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure that the time is synchronized on all computers before installing the LDD components

If the time is not synchronized, then do the following:

  1. Uninstall all components.

  2. Using an NTP server, synchronize the time on all computers that are used in the LDD system.

  3. Reinstall all components.


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Kerberos authentication is not working

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure that the date and time are correct and synchronized on the printers, LDD servers, and KDC server


Edit the Windows registry key of the Apache Software Foundation

To log Kerberos debug messages from the Java Virtual Machine on each server, add the -Dsun.security.krb5.debug=true line to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Apache Software Foundation\Procrun 2.0\Tomcat7\Parameters\Java\Options Windows registry path.

If you are using a 64-bit Windows operating system such as Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, then HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Apache Software Foundation\Procrun 2.0\Tomcat7\Parameters\Java\Options is the Windows registry path.

Note: Do not delete the existing contents of the registry key.
Warning—Potential Damage: Incorrectly editing the Windows registry may damage your Windows installation and result in an unusable system. Make sure that you understand how to make the required changes. We recommend backing up the registry before making any changes.

Debug messages are logged in the tomcat7-stdout.yyyy-mm-dd.log file in the \Lexmark\Solutions\tomcat\logs\ folder where the LDD server is installed.


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The solution or profile icon does not appear on the home screen

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure to navigate to the last page on the printer home screen


Refresh the printer home screen

From the printer home screen, navigate to another screen and then return to the home screen.


Make sure that the printer home screen is customized correctly

For more information on customizing the home screen for a device group, see Customizing the home screen for a device group. For more information on customizing the home screen on specific devices, see Customizing the home screen on specific devices.


Make sure that the solution is deployed properly

For more information, see Deploying solutions to a device group.


Perform a policy update

For more information, see Updating policies for device groups.


Make sure that the missing icon is enabled in the printer settings

  1. From the Embedded Web Server, do either of the following:

    • For e-Task 5 printers, click Settings > Device > Visible Home Screen Icons.

    • For e-Task 4, e-Task 3, or e-Task 2+ printers, click Settings > General Settings > Home screen customization.

    Note: For a list of supported printers in each device class, see Supported printer models.
  2. Select the item that corresponds to the missing icon.

  3. Click Save or Submit.


Make sure that the printer access controls are not preventing policy updates from working correctly

  1. From the Embedded Web Server, configure the printer access controls.

    • For e-Task 5 printers, do the following:

      1. Click Settings > Security > Login Methods.

      2. From the Public section, click Manage Permissions.

      3. Expand Function Access and Device Management, and then select Create Profiles and Remote Management, respectively.

    • For e-Task 4, e-Task 3, e-Task 2+, e-Task 2, or e-Task printers, do the following:

      1. Click Settings > Security > Security Setup > Access Controls.

      2. Expand Management and Function Access, and then set Remote Management and Create Profiles or Use Profiles to No Security, respectively.

    Note: For a list of supported printers in each device class, see Supported printer models.
  2. Click Submit.

  3. From LMC, perform a policy update. For more information, see Updating policies for device groups.


Make sure that your printer has the latest firmware updates

For more information, contact your Lexmark representative.


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Policy updates failed for a printer

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure that the device security for the printer is configured correctly

For more information, see Configuring printer security.


Make sure that the printer access controls are not preventing policy updates from working correctly

  1. From the Embedded Web Server, configure the printer access controls.

    • For e-Task 5 printers, do the following:

      1. Click Settings > Security > Login Methods.

      2. From the Public section, click Manage Permissions.

      3. Expand Function Access and Device Management, and then select Create Profiles and Remote Management, respectively.

    • For e-Task 4, e-Task 3, e-Task 2+, e-Task 2, or e-Task printers, do the following:

      1. Click Settings > Security > Security Setup > Access Controls.

      2. Expand Management and Function Access, and then set Remote Management and Create Profiles or Use Profiles to No Security, respectively.

    Note: For a list of supported printers in each device class, see Supported printer models.
  2. Click Submit.

  3. From LMC, perform a policy update. For more information, see Updating policies for device groups.


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The printer returns to the home screen only after attempting to execute an LDD profile

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure that the AP Bundle is running

  1. From the Embedded Web Server, do one of the following:

    • For e-Task 5 printers, click Apps, and then click AP Bundle.

    • For e-Task 4 printers, click Settings > Apps > Apps Management.

    • For e-Task 3 printers, click Settings > Device Solutions > Solutions (eSF).

    • For e-Task 2+, e-Task 2, or e-Task printers, click Settings > Embedded Solutions.

    Note: For a list of supported printers in each device class, see Supported printer models.
  2. Check if the AP Bundle is enabled.


Make sure that the device security for the printer is configured correctly

For more information, see Configuring printer security.


Make sure that the printer access controls are not preventing policy updates from working correctly

  1. From the Embedded Web Server, configure the printer access controls.

    • For e-Task 5 printers, do the following:

      1. Click Settings > Security > Login Methods.

      2. From the Public section, click Manage Permissions.

      3. Expand Function Access and Device Management, and then select Create Profiles and Remote Management, respectively.

    • For e-Task 4, e-Task 3, e-Task 2+, e-Task 2, or e-Task printers, do the following:

      1. Click Settings > Security > Security Setup > Access Controls.

      2. Expand Management and Function Access, and then set Remote Management and Create Profiles or Use Profiles to No Security, respectively.

    Note: For a list of supported printers in each device class, see Supported printer models.
  2. Click Submit.

  3. From LMC, perform a policy update. For more information, see Updating policies for device groups.


Perform a policy update

For more information, see Updating policies for device groups.


Install the AP Bundle

  1. From the Embedded Web Server, do one of the following:

    • For e-Task 5 printers, click Apps, and then click AP Bundle.

    • For e-Task 4 printers, click Settings > Apps > Apps Management.

    • For e-Task 3 printers, click Settings > Device Solutions > Solutions (eSF).

    • For e-Task 2+, e-Task 2, or e-Task printers, click Settings > Embedded Solutions.

    Note: For a list of supported printers in each device class, see Supported printer models.
  2. Browse to the ap.fls file in the \Lexmark\Solutions\apps\wf-ldss\firmware\ folder where an LDD server is installed.

  3. Click Install or Start Install.


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The solution stops responding

Try one or more of the following:

Wait a few minutes to see if the network connection returns


Restart the printer


Make sure that the network cable is connected correctly


Check the printer network settings and the status of the network

For more information, see the documentation that came with the printer.


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The solution cannot connect to the network

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure that the local network domain can bypass the proxy server

Add the local network domain as an exception in the proxy server settings of the printer.


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The LDSS profile cannot forward incoming faxes on e-Task 5 printers

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure that the "Forward to" shortcut number fields of the printer Fax settings is empty

From the Embedded Web Server, click Settings > Fax > Analog Fax Setup > Fax Receive Settings > Admin Controls.


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The server log shows an incorrect user name or password when accessing network files

Try one or more of the following:

Add the user name in LMC

From LMC, add the user name by using the y\yy format, where y is the domain name and yy is the user name or host name.


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