Status Monitor Console (for Linux)
Status Monitor Console is a printer utility that promotes efficient use of the printer through the exchange of
information between the Linux and the printer.
Status Monitor Console Feature
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Monitoring Dell Printers
Allows you to check the status of Dell printers currently connected to your Linux.
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Receiving Alerts
Alerts you to problems, such as paper jams or low toner.
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Ordering Supplies
Allows you to access the web site to order supplies.
Before Installing the Status Monitor Console
NOTE:
The Status Monitor Console requires the following modules installed.
- Python, PyGTK, Net-SNMP , cups-libs, and xdg-open
Please confirm that these modules are installed before you install the Status Monitor Console.
NOTE:
The Status Monitor Console is available when the printer is connected to a network (LPR or Socket 9100). USB
connection is not supported.
Distributions
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Desktop
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Printing system
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CUPS (Common Unix Printing System)
Installing the Status Monitor Console
1 Activate the terminal, and log in as a super user.
2 Type the following rpm command in the terminal window.
On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Desktop or SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
# rpm -ivh (Type the package file name)
On Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
(Type the package file name)
# dpkg -i
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Understanding Your Printer Software