Getting Started

4 minute read Last updated on October 16, 2024

Konica Minolta’s Dispatcher Stratus is a fully cloud-based workflow automation product that optimizes business processes, reduces costs, and increases productivity for any organization. Dispatcher Stratus includes a robust set of document processing features that can be accessed from anywhere. Using our graphical Workflow Designer, you can create workflows quickly and easily to meet all your document processing needs.

Get to Know Dispatcher Stratus

Dispatcher Stratus is a powerful workflow automation and task delegation tool designed to streamline processes throughout an organization. When you log into your tenant, you will always see the following navigation elements:

Left Navigation

The navigation bar on the left-hand side of the screen contains the major elements of Dispatcher Stratus. These include, depending on your Licensing Tier:

  • Home - An overview of your Inbox, Jobs, Job Queues, and Tracker.
    • Inbox - An overview of the Jobs, error notifications, and workflow statuses for workflows you have access to.
    • Jobs - The primary method of task management within Dispatcher Stratus. Tasks assigned to you appear here.
    • Job Queues - A repository of unclaimed jobs that can be claimed and automatically assigned to you.
    • Tracker - A repository of jobs that allows you to continue to view jobs after they are no longer assigned to you.
  • Dashboard - A reporting tool that allows you to see User, Device, and Workflow usage.
  • Workflows - Manage your Dispatcher Stratus workflows here. The Workflow Builder tool can be accessed from this page.
  • Advanced - Click to access Advanced features, including Device Management, User Management, Form Management, Logs, and Role Management.
    • Devices - Manage your MFP and non-MFP inputs here.
    • Users - Manage new and existing users here.
    • Forms - Manage your Dispatcher Stratus forms here. The Form Builder tool can be accessed from this page.
    • Logs - View and filter the complete list of internal notifications generated from your Dispatcher Stratus tenant.
    • Roles - Create and modify user roles and permissions here.

Tenant Selector

At the top of the screen, you will see the name of your tenant. If you have access to more than one tenant, a down arrow will appear next to the tenant name. To select a new tenant, do the following:

  1. Click the tenant name or the arrow next to it.

  2. Select a tenant name from the drop-down list.

You will automatically be taken to the new tenant.

If you do not see a tenant that you are a member of in the list of available tenants, you can manually add it to the list by entering the tenant URL in the field provided.

Notifications

At the top of the screen, on the right-hand side, you will see the Notifications icon. When there are notifications available for you, a red bubble will appear with the number of notifications that require your attention. Clicking on the icon will open a brief description of the notification and alert you to any necessary steps.

In the upper-right hand corner of the screen, you will see your username. Clicking on your username will open a drop-down menu with several options, depending on your User Role:

  • Switch to Manager - Switch from a User or Tenant Admin role to Tenant Manager role. This option will only appear if you have the Tenant Manager role for a tenant.
  • Profile - View and edit information and settings within your user account, including appearance, out of office, user preferences, etc.
  • Send Feedback - Ask questions, leave comments, and report issues with Dispatcher Stratus .
  • Help - Open the Dispatcher Stratus Online Help (the site you are currently looking at).
  • Settings - View and edit aspects of your tenant, including licenses, tenant name, time zone, language, SAML, etc.
  • Logout - End your current connection to a Dispatcher Stratus tenant. You will need to log in again to access your tenant.

Below are listed some more helpful links that you may need in order to get your tenant up and running. Feel free to browse the Dispatcher Stratus Online Help for more information.

MFP App
Learn more about using the Dispatcher Stratus App for easy workflow access at any supported MFP.

Licensing
Learn more about the differences between Dispatcher Stratus and Dispatcher ScanTrip Cloud.

Tenancies and Onboarding
Learn more about redeeming your Dispatcher Stratus purchase code, selecting a role in your new tenant, and getting your Dispatcher Stratus tenancy up and running.

Workflow Designer The Workflow Designer was created to enable general users to effortlessly build unique document workflows in a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) manner, to meet your needs and allow collaboration with other team members. It streamlines workflow creation by eliminating the need for extensive coding knowledge, providing a clear visual depiction of the document flow, and offering an intuitive environment with user-friendly features.