Tracking media usage per job helps in accurately allocating expenses and managing budgets more effectively, as different media types have varying costs. Understanding which media types are used most frequently allows for better inventory management, ensuring necessary supplies are available without overstocking. Additionally, data on media usage informs purchasing and stocking decisions, guiding future investments in printing equipment and materials. Overall, this tracking provides valuable insights that contribute to cost savings, improved efficiency, and better resource management in printing operations.
NOTE
[Media weight] is not reported by the colorWAVE & plotWAVE devices.
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Field |
Description |
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[Job ID] |
Numerical identifier of the job. |
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[Job name] |
Name of the job. |
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[Device name] |
Name of the device. |
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[Date] |
The date on which the job was finished or cancelled. NOTE
The format depends on the settings defined in the [Localization] dialog. The users with the admin role can change it under the three-dots menu. |
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[Type] |
Type of the print job. The range of available values is defined by the specific printer model. Can be one out of:
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[Media name] |
Descriptive name for media. |
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[Media color] |
Contains the color of media; the following names are standardized: WHITE, RED, GREEN, BLUE, CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW, PINK, GREY, BLACK, PURPLE, ORANGE, BUFF, GOLDENROD, CLEAR. |
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[Media format] |
Name specifying the format of media. |
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[Media print mode] |
The name of the used media print mode for media. |
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[Media weight] |
Weight of media (g/m2). |
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[Media type] |
Custom type name of media, taken from the printer. |
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[1-sided count] |
Number of pages printed on a single side. |
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[2-sided count] |
Number of pages printed on both sides. |
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[Account ID] |
Identifier of the account. |
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[Cost center] |
Identifier of the Cost Center. |
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[Printed area m²] |
Total area of media consumed expressed in square meters. |
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[Printed area ft²] |
Total area of media consumed expressed in square feet. |