HP is to use Geode processors from National Semiconductor in its printers. HP's JetDirect 4000 printers will be the first to incorporate the technology. The appliance allows browser-based management suitable for remote installing and management of...
HP revealed details of three new multifunction printing, copying, scanning and fax machines, four new laser and inkjet printers, digital pen and paper forms automation software and print server adapters for networking and remote administration.
The system can fix itself on the fly if there is a bad sector on a hard disk or even a processor that is showing a high rate of self-correcting errors, the software maker said. Additionally, new transactional capabilities in the Windows file system...
Print management aims to 'right-size' an organisation's fleet of printers, copiers and faxes and improve productivity at the same time. Once an organisation has analysed its existing fleet, tools are available such as HP's Web JetAdmin and Lexmark...
Often managed print service providers will take complete control of the administration, monitoring, maintenance and support of the printing environment which can include an extended helpdesk facility dedicated to print-related problems.
The guidelines include: removing active screensavers from desktop PCs; switching monitors to standby after five minutes inactivity; automatically shutting down desktop computers outside working hours; reusing as much computer equipment as possible...