Device Data Collector (DDC) – the Ultimate Tool in Output Management

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Device Data Collector (DDC) – the Ultimate Tool in Output Management


What you don’t know about your printer fleet can cost you.

Without easy access to certain data points, your company could be hemorrhaging money due to operational inefficiency.

Print jobs being sent to devices not suited to handle them

Excessive helpdesk calls Surplus toner and supplies Missed SLAs

Knowledge is PowerKnowledge is Power


Printer Fleet Data PointsPrinter Fleet Data Points

To help prevent excessive downtime, maintenance frustrations, low-quality printing, and other inefficiencies, it helps to know:

page counts color vs. mono prints copies scans faxes errors device health toner levels and more


Fleet Manager & DDCFleet Manager & DDC

OM Plus Fleet Manager, a comprehensive printer fleet management software system, uses the Device Data Collector (DDC) programmatically retrieve snmp and other printer status data from networked or directly attached devices to give you all the data you need about your printer fleet and it’s performance.


DDC FunctionalityDDC Functionality

The DDC collects data and sends it to the OM Plus Fleet Manager data base and application server.

The OM Plus printer fleet management software application uses that data to:

Present meters and device information including life-counts, color printing mono printing, off the glass activity and more.

Provide device profile information including model, make, duty cycle, features, firmware level, location, keyops, part numbers, and much more.


More DDC FunctionalityMore DDC Functionality

Automate the toner replenishment process by detecting customer settable thresholds for ordering toner.

Notify the responsible party for replacing toner cartridges at the optimal time in order to reduce waste.

Produce consumable order reports with part numbers and vendor data to automate the ordering process.

Detect printer and device alerts utilizing a customer settable system providing notifications to the specific responsible individuals.

Produce reports on device usage, toner consumption, meters, and much more.


Benefits of OM Plus FM and DDCBenefits of OM Plus FM and DDC

By collecting print data, analyzing it, and presenting it in an easy to understand fashion, users can increase cost savings by

Automating consumables ordering / replenishment (ink toner, paper, etc.) Tracking technical support and maintenance functions. Device volumes also give users and service providers an ability to

optimize device deployment.


Is OM Plus FM Right for your Business?Is OM Plus FM Right for your Business?

OM Plus Fleet Manager software may be used inside the customer firewall or it can be hosted.

OM Plus FM can also be added to an existing OM Plus Delivery Manager print spooling system.

OM Plus Fleet Manager is aggressively priced and is available via an ILF, Subscription or Usage based licensing model.


More Print Solutions from PlusMore Print Solutions from Plus

OM Plus DM = Delivery Manager+ Advanced Delivery and Confirmation of Print Jobs (Spooler)+ Management of queues+ Value Add Functions e.g. – Secure Print Release, Failover, Load Balancing, Redirect,

Restart, Bundling, Bursting, Tray Mgmt, Audit, Throughput Enhancement, etc.

OM Plus FM = Fleet Manager + Consumable Management+ Device Alerts+ Device Meters

OM Plus RM = Report Manager + Electronic Report Distribution+ Virtual Bursting+ Archiving

OM Plus SM = Stat Manager+ Analyze Printer Usage+ Print Counts+ Data Filters


Support and LicensingSupport and Licensing

Multiple Licensing Pricing Models – Examples: ILF – one time fee Subscription – 36 months Usage Based – on # of printers Custom Licensing – large opportunities

Free Customer Evaluation 30 Day Trials

Printing Support Direct access to technician 5 x 12 hrs per day (standard) 7 x 24 available Annual support renewals


Plus Tech Contact InformationPlus Tech Contact Information

Telephone Toll free in North America: 877-899-7587 Local: 937-847-0614

Email [email protected]

Website www.plustechnologies.com

Device Data Collector (DDC) – the Ultimate Tool in Output Management

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