PrintFleet Printer DCA
Using the Printer Data Collection Agent
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Chapter 2
Using the Printer Data Collection
Agent
The Printer DCA (Data Collection Agent) is a software application
that collects information from supported printers, copiers, fax
machines, and multifunction peripherals on a network, and
transmits the data back to a PrintFleet Optimizer server.
Data from locally connected devices can also be collected, provided
that the Local Print Agent application is installed on each computer
connected to a local printer.
For more detailed information on device support, and for a list of
data types that are collected, see “Device support” on page 1.
This chapter discusses:
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Obtaining/Distributing the Printer DCA software
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Installing and activating the Printer DCA
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Managing the Printer DCA service
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Configuring communication settings
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Configuring network scan settings
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Viewing queue, archive, and log files
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Configuring language and read/write settings
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Updating the Printer DCA software
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Reviewing the End User License Agreement (EULA)
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Understanding the network load associated with the Printer DCA
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Printer DCA Command Line Options
