3Com 860 setup guide Xerox Usage Analysis Tool, System Requirements, Installation

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Printer Management

Xerox Usage Analysis Tool

The Xerox Usage Analysis Tool is a Windows client/server application that allows system administrators to automatically track Xerox printer usage and obtain job accounting records. The tool supports large networks, with many users and printers.

Job accounting and printer usage data is stored in a database. The application can be run on multiple clients using a single server. The data can be exported to a spreadsheet for viewing, analysis, and billing.

Complete information on using the Usage Analysis Tool is provided by the application’s online Help system.

System Requirements

■IP network

■Xerox Color Printers with Ethernet interface (optional hard disk recommended)

■A PC with at least 32 MB of RAM. At least 1 GB of hard disk space is recommended for the server

■Supported operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows MD, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000

■For export to spreadsheet (for graphing, billing, data analysis): Microsoft Excel 97 or Excel 2000

Installation

The Usage Analysis Tool is on the printer’s CD-ROM. A single integrated installer is used to install printer drivers, the Usage Analysis Tool, and other software. The same installer is used for client and server installations.

1.Run the installer as described on page 5.

2.When prompted, make the following selections:

a.Select Custom Install.

b.When prompted to select the components and sub-components you want to install, check Net Admin. Support under Components, then check Usage Analysis Tool under Sub-components.

During installation, additional components may be installed, such as JavaVM, runtime Microsoft Access, and the Windows database interface (ODBC).

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Contents L O R P R I N T E R Page Phaser 860 Color Printer Networking Setup Guide Page Contents CentreWare Internet Services Network Printing with Xerox Color Printers Configuration Printing a Configuration Page From the Front PanelNetworking Software Connecting Your Printer to a Network ProcedureDirect Ethernet Connection to Macintosh or PC RequirementsEthernet Connections and Indicators Ethernet InterfaceEthernet Cables Installing Printer Drivers Running the Installer From the Printer’s Hard DiskRunning the Xerox Installer From the Printer’s Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000Configuration Software for NetWare Networks Novell NetWareTCP/IP Configuration Host Computer ConfigurationSetting Up the Printer for TCP/IP Printing Windows 95/98/ME PhaserPort Software TCP/IP ConfigurationChanging a port’s IP address Installation on Workstations for Client-server Printing Installation on Workstations for Peer-to-Peer PrintingWindows NT Unix OS/2 Warp and LAN ServersSetting Up the Macintosh Ethernet Port for TCP/IP MacintoshCreating an LPR Printer With LaserWriter 8.5.1 or Higher Creating an AppSocket Printer With LaserWriterPhaserPort for MacOS System Requirements Files and InstallationSetting the Printer’s IP Address Automatic IP AddressingOther Methods for Setting the Printer’s IP Address Information Required for IP AddressingSetting the IP Address From the Front Panel Scroll to TCP/IP AddressDynamic Host Configuration Protocol Setting the IP Address Using CentreWare isSupported Dhcp Fields Enabling Dhcp on the PrinterDomain Name Service DNS DNS Setup Using CentreWare isResetting the Printer Using CentreWare is EtherTalk Configuration Setting Up the Macintosh Ethernet Port for EtherTalkSetting Up the Printer for EtherTalk Finding the Printer’s Name in the ChooserEtherTalk Configuration Using Apple Printer Utility Using CentreWare isChanging the Printer’s Name Optional Using PostScript utility files Changing the Printer’s EtherTalk Zone OptionalRunning the Xerox Installer Internet Printing Protocol IPPObtaining the Printer’s URL Network Path Creating an IPP PrinterCentreWare Internet Services Accessing the Printer From a BrowserPrinter Management Job AccountingSetting up Intelligent Ready Using CentreWare is Intelligent ReadySetting up CentreWare is Status Notification MaiLinX AlertsSetting up Usage Profile Reporting Usage Profile ReportsTypes of Reports Printing Usage Profile Reports From the Front PanelSending Reports via E-mail Installation Xerox Usage Analysis ToolSystem Requirements Determining Enabled Protocols Network ProtocolsDisabling and Enabling Protocols Disabling and Enabling Protocols Using the Front Panel Disabling Protocols Using CentreWare isGetting Help Help From the World Wide WebIndex DNSTCP/IP

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