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 (expressed in square meters) of media consumed, excluding non-production tasks. Set to 0 for cut-sheet printers. |
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[Printed area ft²] |
Total amount (expressed in square feet) 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 small pages printed. |
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[Total large size prints] |
Total large pages printed. |
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[Total XL size prints] |
Total XL pages printed. |
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[Total small size scans] |
Total small pages scanned. |
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[Total large size scans] |
Total large pages scanned. |
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[Total small size copies] |
Total small pages copied. |
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[Total large size copies] |
Total large pages copied. |
small
At least one dimension equal to or less than 257 mm (10.12 in).
large
All dimensions greater than 257 mm (10.12 in) and up to 515 mm (20.28 in).
XL
At least one dimension greater than 515 mm (20.28 in).