Utilities: PrintSuperVision Management Utility • 115
Utilities:
PrintSuperVision
Management Utility
PrintSuperVision is a web-based application for managing printing
devices connected to a network. It consists of two parts:
• A web application based on Microsoft web server (Internet
Information Server, IIS or Personal WEB Server, PWS), that
provides the user interface.
• A monitoring program (PrintSuperVisor) that runs all the time,
collecting data and saving it in a database for statistical reports
and sending E-mail alerts based on the saved configuration.
PrintSuperVision’s Main Functions
• Maintaining the list of printing devices and organizing them in
logical groups.
• Initially discovering and configuring printers connected to the
network.
• Locating printers visually on maps.
• Monitoring devices over time and saving data for statistical
reports.
• Sending email alerts when selected events occur that affect the
functionality of printers.
• Creating statistical reports about usage of printers.
• Tracking maintenance data related to printers.
• Integrating with Oki Data’s on-line web support.