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BACKGROUND
An efficient device-management software system is critical
in order to take maximum advantage of a device’s feature
set, be it a printer, fax, scanner or multifunctional
peripheral (MFP).
Device management is typically provided via a Web server
on the device controller. This Web server is accessed
using any desktop Web browser. The user simply enters
the device’s IP address into the address line of their Web
browser.
Note that administrators and office users have different
management and monitoring needs.
General Office Users
As noted previously, end users want to know if a device is
capable of handling a job, current status (such as
“Ready”), and supply levels (paper, toner), as well as if
there are any other jobs waiting to be printed.
Administrators
The aim of most network administrators is to obtain
greater control over networked devices without having to
leave their own desk. From their computer desktop, they
would like to be able to set up the device on the network,
establish security for IP filter ranges, apply cost-control
measures, check supply levels, and set up automated e-
mail alerts for different staff members when problems
occur.
Due to the nature of a device’s Web server, this capability
is usually limited to an individual device. However, many
manufacturers also include a network device-
management fleet tool, which allows for the concurrent
monitoring and management of multiple devices
connected to the network . Many also provide plug-ins for
the most popular IT device-management utilities in order
to ensure that the maximum amount of information can be
relayed from their device to the third-party application.
The General Status and Supplies Status pages indicate the status of
the printer, paper drawers and toner.
Device-Management Features Summary
Web-based device monitoring
Yes
Executable-based device
monitoring
No
Group management of network
devices
No
Monitor 3rd-party MIB-compliant
network devices
Yes
HP Web JetAdmin compatible
No
Paper Handling