Tracking printer usage ensures that each device operates within its optimal capacity, preventing overuse and potential breakdowns. Regular monitoring aids in planning preventive maintenance, reducing the likelihood of unexpected downtime and extending the printer's lifespan.
By understanding usage patterns, you can make informed decisions about when to upgrade or replace printers, ensuring that the devices in use are the most efficient for your needs. If you have multiple printers, tracking usage helps distribute the workload evenly, preventing any single printer from being overburdened. Additionally, detailed usage reports can highlight trends and identify high-demand periods, allowing for better resource allocation and planning.
This report displays the total number of copies, prints and scans during a period, calculated per device.
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Field |
Description |
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[Device name] |
Name of the device. |
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[Location] |
Physical location of the device. |
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[Printed area m²] |
Total amount (ft² or m²) of media consumed, excluding non-production tasks. Set to 0 for cut-sheet printers. |
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[Printed area ft²] |
Total amount (ft² or m²) of media consumed, excluding non-production tasks. Set to 0 for cut-sheet printers. |
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[Serial Number] |
Serial number of the device. |
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[Total small size prints] |
Total number of printed A4-like pages, based on counter reading. The application includes custom-sized sheets with at least one dimension equal to or less than 257 mm/10.12 in. |
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[Total large size prints] |
Total number of printed A3-like pages, based on counter reading. The application includes custom-sized sheets with all dimensions are larger than 257 mm/10.12 in. |
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[Total small size scans] |
Number of scanned A4-like pages for scan jobs, including custom-sized sheets of which at least one dimension is equal to or less than 257 mm/10.12 in. |
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[Total large size scans] |
Number of scanned A3-like pages for scan jobs, including custom sized sheets of which all dimensions are larger than 257 mm/10.12 in. |
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[Total small size copies] |
Number of copied A4-like pages in output for copy jobs, including custom-sized sheets of which at least one dimension is equal to or less than 257 mm/10.12 in. |
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[Total large size copies] |
Number of copied A3-like pages in output for copy jobs, including custom-sized sheets of which all dimensions are larger than 257 mm/10.12 in. |