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Usage Profile reports (Phaser 840, 740 and 780 printers only)

The printer can generate reports detailing printer usage. These Usage Profile reports include information on many aspects of printer usage, including such items as ink or toner used, number of pages printed, and media types used. You can get these reports four ways:

■Print reports from the printer’s front panel. You can print out reports from the printer’s front panel. See the next topic, “Printing Usage Profile reports from the front panel”.

■Print reports from PhaserLink Printer Management Software. You can print out reports from the View and Configure Settings page. See “Printing Usage Profile reports from PhaserLink Printer Management Software” on page 134.

■Send reports via email from the front panel. You can send reports by email from the front panel. See “Sending Usage Profile reports via email from the front panel” on page 134.

■Send reports via email automatically. Using the PhaserLink Printer Management Software status notification (email notification) feature, the printer can send reports by email automatically. You can control the conditions under which reports are sent out, and you can control who receives reports. See “Controlling Usage Profile email reporting” on page 137.

Usage profile reports track over 160 individual printer parameters. With Usage

Profile reports, you can gain valuable information such as:

■Unique printer information, such as printer name, date installed, total pages printed, options installed, and network ID.

■Consumables usage data (for example, toner or ink). By tracking consumables usage, you can order supplies in advance, so your printer will always be well-stocked with supplies.

■Media and tray information, such as how often prints are made on paper compared to transparencies, and how often each tray is used.

■Job characteristics, such as size and timing of jobs.

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