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PrintFleet Printer DCA
Printer DCA Settings in PrintFleet Optimizer
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Click
Create
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Table 5: Available Semaphore Commands for the Printer DCA
Command
Function and Required Values
DEACTIVATE
Stops the Printer DCA service. Does not
require any input values.
UPDATE
Updates the Printer DCA software to the most
recent available on the PrintFleet Optimizer
server. Does not require any input values.
MIBWALK
Performs a complete MIB walk (device scan)
for one device. Device’s IP must be entered
into the IP Address input box.
4.2
Troubleshooting stale data issues
Devices will appear as stale in PrintFleet Optimizer if the Printer
DCA has not been able to collect data from the device for the
number of days specified in the
Days before device stale
configuration setting in PrintFleet Optimizer.
If customers are showing stale devices without an obvious
explanation, the customer should be contacted to determine the
reason. A device may appear as stale for many reasons, including:
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The device has been removed from the network
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The device is turned off
•
The transmission port on the network is closed (all devices
display as stale)
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The computer installed with the Printer DCA is turned off (all
devices display as stale)
4.3
Providing technical support
The following best practices are recommended for providing
technical support to your PrintFleet customers:
Note
All issues should be tracked with a custom or
commercially available CRM (Customer
Relationship Management) software solution.
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Track all incoming calls and emails. Specifically, record the
caller’s name, phone number, company, the reason for the call,
