Xerox 5500 User Guide

MaiLinX alerts allow the printer to automatically send email to the system administrator and 
others under the following conditions:

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When printer errors, warnings, and alerts occur.

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When the printer requires attention (for example, when service is required or supplies need 
to be replenished).

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When a reply to a CentreWare IS Remote Internet Printing message is desired. For more 
information about CentreWare IS Remote Internet printing, click the Help button in 
CentreWare IS to go to CentreWare IS Online Help.

Three designated users can receive messages: 

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SysAdmin 

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Service

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Key

Printer messages reporting errors, alerts, and warnings can be individually assigned to any of 
these users. You can customize the message text and the subject line in the Status Notification 
messages. 

Status Notification is supplied by the device’s Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP) client.

Launch your web browser.

Enter the printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). 

Select Properties.

Select Mail Alerts on the left sidebar. Follow the instructions on the page to select mail 
alert options.

Click Save Changes.

For complete information about CentreWare IS Status Notification, click the Help button in 
CentreWare IS to go to CentreWare IS Online Help.

The printer generates reports accessed through CentreWare IS that detail printer usage. Usage 
profile reports track multiple items, including:

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Printer information, such as printer name, date installed, total pages printed, options 
installed, and network ID.

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Supplies usage data, such as toner or ink. By tracking supplies usage, you can order 
supplies before they reach their end of life.

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Media and tray information, such as how often prints are made on paper compared to 
transparencies, and how often each tray is used.

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Job characteristics, such as size and timing of jobs.