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PrintFleet Printer DCA
Using the Printer Data Collection Agent
2.8
Updating the Printer DCA software
To take advantage of the latest data collection capabilities, feature
enhancements, and bug fixes, it is important to periodically update
the Printer DCA software.
You can update the Printer DCA manually, or you can update
remotely using Semaphore if Intelligent Update is enabled. See
“Enabling Intelligent Update” on page 12 and “Remotely managing
Printer DCA installations using Semaphore” on page 39.
To update the Printer DCA software manually:
•
On the
Help
menu, click
Check for Updates
.
•
The update type allows for installation of Beta and Alpha
releases (if available), or restricts updates to only stable
releases.
2.9
Reviewing the End User License Agreement
(EULA)
If necessary, you can access the EULA via the Help menu.
To access the EULA:
•
On the
Help
menu, click
Review EULA
. The EULA is displayed.
You can review it online, or print it out to review offline.
2.10 Understanding the network load associated
with the Printer DCA
The following table shows approximate network byte load for
various Printer DCA scans, compared to the network load associated
with loading a single standard web page.
Table 4: Network Byte Load Associated with the Printer DCA
Event
Approximate Total Bytes
Loading a single standard web
page
60 KB
Printer DCA scan, blank IP
5.2 KB
Printer DCA scan, 1 printer
7.2 KB
Printer DCA scan, 1 printer, 1
254 local IP addresses
96 KB
Printer DCA scan, network of
15 printers and 254 local IP
addresses
125 KB
