User guide

Networking Setup Guide 41
Printer Management
Usage Analysis
The Tektronix Usage Analysis Tool is a Windows client/server application that allows
system administrators to automatically track Tektronix printer usage and obtain job
accounting records. The tool supports large networks, with many users and printers.
Job accounting and printer usage data is stored in a database. The application can be run
on multiple clients using a single server. The data can be exported to a spreadsheet for
viewing, analysis, and billing.
System requirements
■ IP network.
■ Tektronix Color Printers with Ethernet interface (optional hard disk recommended).
■ A PC with at least 32 MB of RAM. At least 1 GB of hard disk space is recommended
for the server.
■ Supported operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000,
Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 3.5.1.
■ For export to spreadsheet (for graphing, billing, data analysis): Microsoft Excel 97 or
Excel 2000.
Installing the Usage Analysis Tool
The Usage Analysis Tool is on the printer’s CD-ROM. A single integrated installer is used
to install printer drivers, the Usage Analysis Tool, and other software. The same installer
is used for client and server installations.
1. Run the installer as described in Tektronix Installer for Windows on page 5.
2. When prompted, make the following selections:
■ Select Custom Install.
■ When prompted to select the components and sub-components you want to
install, check Net Admin. Support under Components, then check Usage
Analysis Tool under Sub-components.
During installation, additional components may be installed, such as JavaVM, runtime
Microsoft Access, and the Windows database interface (ODBC).
Using the Usage Analysis Tool
Complete information on using the Usage Analysis Tool is provided by the application’s
online Help system.