Utilities: PrintSuperVision Management Utility • 115
Utilities:
PrintSuperVision
Management Utility
PrintSuperVision is a web-based application for managing printing
devices connected to a network. It consists of two parts:
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A web application
based on Microsoft web server (Internet
Information Server, IIS or Personal WEB Server, PWS), that
provides the user interface.
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A monitoring program
(PrintSuperVisor) that runs all the time,
collecting data and saving it in a database for statistical reports
and sending E-mail alerts based on the saved configuration.
PrintSuperVision’s Main Functions
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Maintaining the list of printing devices and organizing them in
logical groups.
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Initially discovering and configuring printers connected to the
network.
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Locating printers visually on maps.
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Monitoring devices over time and saving data for statistical
reports.
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Sending email alerts when selected events occur that affect the
functionality of printers.
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Creating statistical reports about usage of printers.
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Tracking maintenance data related to printers.
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Integrating with Oki Data’s on-line web support.