How to use network printers

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Network Printers :
In this article we are going to use the multi function devices which is provided by Konia Minolta as a example.


Some Facts :
- The interior of the device as a copier, printer, scanner and fax machine may be largely complete (accurate information to you at your desk subunit).
- The units are in two operating modes available, the equipment is either one or the other mode using the.
- Public Access Printers: These are for all account in Active Directory access. Payment will be made on the attached Quick-terminal of the firm Inform
- Institute printer in the cost center mode: These are specific to a certain group of people (usually the employees of a unit) are accessible. The management of the printer can access the AD manager to be made.
- Printer installation and print at the institutes.
- Printing in the training centers and on the Public Access Printers with the quick-Terminal
- Responsible for the service

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Tender and device types :
On the basis of a tender for the federal procurement company, several universities in 2006 was carried out in order, copying about 160 stations were available with multi-function devices replaced and some new set up. Four models in different outfits are available in grade. The models:

- bizhub 250 (SW-unit) for requirements up to 10,000 copies / prints per month
- bizhub 350 (SW-device) for requirements up to 20,000 copies / prints per month
- bizhub 500 (SW-unit) to requests from 20,000 copies / prints per month
- bizhub C252 (color unit)

The new devices can copy, print, scan and (depending on configuration) Fax. They constitute a good alternative to currently used network printers, scanners and fax machines.

Public Access Device vs Device Institute :
Regarding their location, we distinguish between public units ("Public Printers"), which in generally accessible places are located and Institute devices, the proximity of the institutes / units are positioned in close. Public devices are usually cared for by the porter inside.


Two modes of operation of the devices :
The devices are in the delivery usually delivered in the following modes and operated:

Quick Terminal mode: The devices are set up with Quick terminal. Commissioning of the equipment (including scanning) is only set with a quick- and -card points possible will be invoiced with the quick-cash or points card. Points cards are available from the Economic Department. A manual for the operation of public-access printer in the framework of the training centers of the ZID.
Target groups: students, some projects (not using cost centers), public area.

Cost-center mode: The units are supplied without Quick-terminal. Commissioning is only by entering the cost center unit and one password for a possible.
Target groups: institutions, units and projects with their own cost centers.

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Printer mapping is made on the PC
For employees of the KFUG (domain EDVZ) PC is the assignment of the multi-function devices in the near future via a domain login script in place. In those devices are installed, the organization of that unit are assigned to the person belongs to. Students (domain BZEDVZ) get assigned to those printers that are installed in public places, in training centers and in the ZID of the University Library special settings or in addition to being drafted will. Furthermore, most units are also manually assigned, with locations and type of devices in the printer search and selection are apparent. A guide to manual assignment of the multifunction device to a Windows PC in and outside the EDVZ-domain, see Print Setup.

Please note:
- The equipment can not peer-to-peer can be controlled.
- Solutions for non-Windows systems are possible.

Copy function :
In the following manner can be copied:

- Copying with ambitious Quick- or points card
- Copy of cost centers of a unit

Scanning: Scan-To-mail :
The scan function allows scanning

- of loose leaves in the stack (depending on the device A4 / A3, in black and white or in color)
- scanning bound material

In different image formats (including PDF). The scans can be sent to a display at the entered email address. Scan in color is possible only in the color devices.


Fax :
The fax feature is optional and had to be requested separately. Condition: Existing fax connection. Further fall in a month (low) costs.


Servicing of the equipment and tasks of those responsible
Functions of the device manager:
- Refilling paper
- Filling of the toner
- Simple fix paper jams
- Functions of the company Konica Minolta:

All other incidents are automatically in the rule (iCare sent via GPRS) to the Konica-Minolta, the maximum within the normal working hours to a reaction time in the field of. 8 hours is required. Furthermore, to be served and toner in an automated process to the responsible people who have to provide for the laying out of toner.

Tasks of the central computer science service
- Checking the log files in the printer in the field of training centers
- Technical support in relation to the printer installation on the terminal, print server, printer, printer mapping via login script and network settings
- The help desk receives error messages and forwards them to the person responsible.

Tasks of the Economic Department
- Determination and publication of prices for copy, print, scan, fax
- Settlements (except quick-terminal)
- Establishment of cost centers to the printers
- Edition of the points cards
- General information, comments, suggestions