Users Guide
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Understanding Your Printer Software
Status Monitor Console (for Linux)
Status Monitor Console is a printer utility that promotes efficient use of the printer through the exchange of
information between the Linux and the printer.
Status Monitor Console Feature
• Monitoring Dell Printers
Allows you to check the status of Dell printers currently connected to your Linux.
• Receiving Alerts
Alerts you to problems, such as paper jams or low toner.
• Ordering Supplies
Allows you to access the web site to order supplies.
Before Installing the Status Monitor Console
NOTE:
The Status Monitor Console requires the following modules installed.
- Python, PyGTK, Net-SNMP, cups-libs, and xdg-open
Please confirm that these modules are installed before you install the
Status Monitor Console
.
NOTE:
The Status Monitor Console is available when the printer is connected to a network (LPR or Socket 9100). USB
connection is not supported.
Distributions
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Desktop
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
• Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Printing system
• CUPS (Common Unix Printing System)
Installing the Status Monitor Console
1
Activate the terminal, and log in as a super user.
2
Type the following rpm command in the terminal window.
On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Desktop or SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
On Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
# rpm -ivh (Type the package file name)
# dpkg -i
(Type the package file name)