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FMAudit Software: |
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No software pre-installed |
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Audit all Printers and MFP's within minutes |
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Non-intrusive to end-user |
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Results include serial numbers and toner coverages |
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Meters for prints, copies, faxes and scans |
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Meters for color and monochrome pages |
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Fixed cost per audit or subscription |
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Accurate results |
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Support for local printers |
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Support for all OS's and network configurations |
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Manually Gather: |
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Labor expense escalates with number of printers |
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Time consuming process |
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Walk around to every device |
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Intrusive to end-user |
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No way to extract local printer information |
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Most likely requires printing configuration pages |
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May not know password |
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May not know interface |
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Have to manually enter and tabulate results |
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Information is often transposed (errors and mischarges) |
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Print Management Software: |
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Cost of software |
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Labor expense associated with installation |
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Intrusive to end-users' IT department |
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Serial numbers must be gathered manually |
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S/N's and Equip ID's must be cross referenced manually |
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No meters for copies, faxes or scans without extra equipment |
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Delay in receiving results;15-45 days |
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Potential liability on customers network |
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OS and network incompatibilities |
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Results are not always accurate |
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