Xerox Phaser 7100 Administrator's Guide

Accounting

Phaser 7100 Color Printer
System Administrator Guide

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Network Accounting

Network Accounting allows you to manage printer usage with detailed cost analysis capabilities. Print 
jobs are tracked at the printer and stored in a job log. All jobs require authentication of User ID and 
Account ID, which are logged with the job details in the job log. The user is prompted for accounting 
information when submitting a job to the printer.

The job log information can be compiled at the accounting server and formatted into reports.

Before you begin:
•

Install and configure Xerox certified network accounting software on your network. Refer to the 
manufacturer's instructions for help.

•

Test communication between the accounting server and the printer. To do this, open a Web 
browser, type the IP Address of the printer in the address bar, then press Enter. The printer’s 
CentreWare Internet Services home page should display.

•

Install print drivers on all user computers if you want to track print jobs.

Enabling and Configuring Network Accounting

1.

In CentreWare Internet Services, click Properties > Accounting > Accounting Configuration.

2.

Next to Accounting Type, select Network Accounting.

3.

Next to Verify User Details for Printer, select Yes to authenticate users at the control panel. Local 
authentication must be configured. For details, see 

on page 68.

4.

Next to Customize User Prompts, select how you want to prompt users for their credentials.

5.

Next to Color Tracking Only, select Enabled if you only want to track color impressions.

6.

Click Apply.

7.

Click Reboot Machine.

8.

Configure Network Authentication if it is not configured. For details, see