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Device Management

Market Background Information:

An efficient device management backbone is

needed to take maximum advantage of the

feature set within a device, be it a printer,

fax, scanner, or multi-functional product.

Device management is commonly-supported through a

Web server on the device controller. This Web server is

accessed using any desktop Internet browser. The user

simply enters the IP address of the device into the URL

address line.

General Office Users

Administrators and office users have different

management and monitoring needs. End users want to

know if a device is capable of handling a job, supply

levels, and a list of jobs already committed to print.

For MFPs with document storage and communications

capabilities, end users also need desktop management of

print on demand, stored document viewing (to check print

on demand files or incoming faxes), and for the more

advanced, the creation of scan-to-email or scan-to-file

destination templates.

Administrators

An office or network manager looks for greater control

over the device functionality and setup without leaving

their desk. They may be looking to manage network

setup, establish security for IP filter ranges, apply cost

control measures, check supply levels, and set up

automated email alerts to different staff members when

problems occur.

Due to the nature of the Web server, this capability is

usually limited to an individual device. Many

manufacturers also include a network device

management fleet tool, which allows for the monitoring

and management of multiple devices around the network

concurrently. Many also provide plug-ins to the most

popular IT device management utilities to ensure that the

maximum amount of information can be relayed from

their device to the third-party application.

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Ricoh's Device Management Utilities

Ricoh provides a selection of device management applica-

tions for use with the Ricoh Aficio MP1350 and other digital

imaging products in its range. These include:

WebImageMonitor

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SmartDeviceMonitor

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WebSmartDeviceMonitor

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@Remote

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WebJetAdmin Plugin (supported but with limited features)

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BERTL analysts did not review the WebSmartDeviceMonitor,

@Remote Fleet or HP WebJetAdmin Plug-In utilities and has

restricted its commentary to the first two utilities listed above

with more of a focus on the WebImageMonitor.

Ricoh Aficio MP1350

13 November 2006

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