You can use the MarkVision Server to gather and store information about the devices in your organization. You can then view the collected information (printer inventory) using a database tool or an application, such as MarkTrack*, specifically designed to interpret and display the information.
Use the information gathered by the printer inventory process to answer questions such as:
If you would like printer inventory to run at a specific time, select Scheduling from the All Tasks list.
** The URL is the path to the database used to monitor this server. MarkVision currently supports the following databases: Access, Oracle, and SQL Server. The examples show the path styles used for each type of database.
Oracle |
The default is the path to the MarkVision server. If the database is installed on a different server,
change the URL field appropriately, using the path style below:
<database driver>@<database server's IP address>:<database port>:<database instance (memory area)> For example: jdbc:oracle:thin:@123.123.23.113:1521:orcl |
Access, SQL Server |
<database driver>:<DSN>
For example: jdbc:odbc:yourdsn DSN is a Data Source Name, which must be created prior to using Job Accounting or Printer Inventory. Use your ODBC configuration in Windows' Control Panel to create a DSN. Note: Exporting this information through an ODBC interface is only supported in a Windows environment. |
CSV |
CSV format provides you the option to export your printer data into a text file formated to accommodate database fields. Enter the directory address where you want the text file to be created on your network or computer. For example: C:\temp\printerinventory\home |
Note: Database insertion (including CSV file manipulation) is handled by a separate thread to reduce the impact of such insertions on the rest of the system. This thread, by default, has a 2 minute time-out, so database insertions and CSV file manipulation will not occur immediately after task completion. Please reference the appropriate MarkVision Server documentation for detailed information.