Printer List - Printronix T5000 Software Manual

Chapter 7
Data Validation

Printer List

When you add a printer, it appears in the printer list. See Figure 228.
The AutoID Data Manager application remembers all printers in the printer
list, even after you close the application.
NOTE: The only way to remove a printer from the printer list is to select it and
Persistent Collection Mode
Check the Run check box to place the printer in persistent collection mode.
In this mode, the printer will always connect and collect telemetry data without
intervention. (Normally, you must start the collection of telemetry data by
selecting the printer and clicking the
NOTE: Checking or unchecking the Run check box immediately starts or
The next time you launch the AutoID Data Manager application, the AutoID
Data Manager will immediately attempt to connect and collect telemetry data
from all printers in persistent collection mode.
Data Capture File
A Data Capture file is created for every printer added to the printer list. All
telemetry data is saved to this file, unless an external database is used to
collect data.
To change the name or location of the Data Capture file, select
Printers Select Data Capture File. See Figure 229. When you change the
Data Capture file name, all telemetry data is reset for the new file. Any
existing telemetry data remains saved in the old Data Capture file name.
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Figure 228. A Printer Added to the Printer List
click the (delete printer) button or select Printers Remove
Printers Selected from List.
stops the printer(s) from collecting telemetry data.
Figure 229. Data Capture File Properties Dialog Box
start collection button.)