How to setup accounting on a Workcentre 6505dn

[Fabio]

is it also available on 6605 devices? or other phaser products? :)

[Joe Arseneau]

I have no idea, just found it internally and tested it out on a lab device to verify the option is in fact there.

[Fabio]

why is that feature hidden?

[Joe Arseneau]

Accounting is hidden on the device.

Note: This accounting will only track up to 50 accounts and will only track number of Black and White and number of Color Prints made.

1. Log in to CWIS using the following address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/frameprinter.htm
2. Check Enabled on the Print Auditron option.
3. If users should still be able to print without an Account check enabled for Non-account Print.
4. Select Save changes and click restart printer.
5. Follow on screen instructions to refresh page.

Adding and Editing User accounts

1. Log in to CWIS using the following address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/frameprinter.htm
2. Select Edit User Account
3. Enter number for the account to be altered. (1-50)
4. Click the Edit Button.
5. Enter a User Name
6. Enter a Password
7. Re-enter Password
8. Select Color Access.
9. Note: If set to Black only color cannot be printed no matter what the color limit is set to.
10. Enter Color Print Limit
11. Enter Black Print Limit
12. Select save Changes

Configuring the print Driver

In the Print Driver (Windows):

1. In Printers and Faxes/ Devices and Printers right click on the printers Icon and select Printer Properties.
2. In Properties window select Configuration tab.
3. Under the Accounting heading select system and set to Send user ID only.
4. If Users need to enter Credentials each time:
5. Set Print-Time Prompt to Always Prompt and set Remember Last Entered Codes to Disabled.
6. If settings are saved on the Users computer:
7. Set Print-Time Prompt to Do Not Prompt and click Accounting Codes and Setup to enter User Id and Passcode.

In the Print Driver (Mac ):

1. Open a Document and go to the File menu and select print.
2. Use settings drop down to select Xerox Features.
3. Use next drop down under Xerox Features to select Advanced.
4. Click the Accounting Button.
5. Set Accounting System to Enabled.
6. If Users need to enter Credentials each time:
7. Set Accounting Prompt to Always Prompt.
8. If settings are saved on the Users computer:
9. Set Accounting Prompt to Do Not Prompt and enter User Id and Passcode.
10. Click OK

[Fabio]

not 100% sure, but i think that machine doesnt have accounting options

[d.feil@nstq.org]

How to setup user accounting on a workcentre 6505dn?