Konica Minolta KIP 7000 - Manual (Page 257)

Section 8 Productivity Reports 8-8
3.0 Automated Metering
Overview
The PrintNet software built into every KIP IPS includes the ability to automatically
generate reports that covers a complete month of copying, scanning, and network
printing. The automatic generation of Monthly Meter reports is designed to provide
simple cost recovery information and general meter readings from the Log data that is
stored on the IPS. The timing of the report can be triggered on a specific day of the
week or day of the month (beginning, middle or end) at a specific time. The report
form is customizable and allows the manager to decide the content of the report. For
example, the report can be as simple as a single meter reading or it can be
comprehensive and include two different meters as well as information on copy, scan,
and network printing volumes. A PDF version of the monthly report is included to
ensure easy portability.
3.1 Configuration of the Monthly Meter Report
The configuration of the Monthly Meter Report is completed via web browser to
the IP address of the KIP Printer. Only the “admin” login can be used to
change or generate the Monthly Meter Reports. The default login when the
system arrives from KIP is “admin” and the password is “kip”. This can be
changed after logging in as “admin” in the KIP Users area of PrintNET.
Important Note: If the “admin” account and password are not part of the
accounting data that is configured in KIP Request and pushed to the IPS, then
the login will not be possible. Please be sure that if you are pushing accounting
data to the IPS from KIP Request that the “admin” account is included as one of
the entries.
3.2 Process for configuring Monthly Meter Report
a) Connect to IP address of KIP printer using a web browser.
b) Login as “admin”, select the icon to enter the Email Settings area.
c) Configure the SMTP email settings in the Email Setting area.
Important Note: The email settings must work properly first for the Monthly Meter
Report to function. The email settings for SMTP Server, Username and Password
are available from the IT administrator.
d) Configure the Monthly Meter Report Settings. Use a “right-click” to view the
macros that can be used within the report. After choosing a macro, the text for that
macro will show in the report. Eg: {CURRENT_COPYING} is the macro for
obtaining the copy volume within the report.
e) Save the settings – choose the “Submit” to save the settings.
f) Test the Report Generation – choose “Send Now” to test the settings or to
generate an instantaneous report.
3.3 Different Types of Meters
Various printing, copying, and scan-to-file meters are available within the automated
report:
a) Meter A that totals the overall number of Square Feet or Linear Feet of printing
and copying that has occurred.
b) Meter B is a secondary meter for the KIP 8000.