394 Understanding Your Printer SoftwareStatus Monitor Console (for Linux)Status Monitor Console is a printer utility that promotes efficient use of the printer through the exchange ofinformation between the Linux and the printer.Status Monitor Console Feature• Monitoring Dell PrintersAllows you to check the status of Dell printers currently connected to your Linux.• Receiving AlertsAlerts you to problems, such as paper jams or low toner.• Ordering SuppliesAllows you to access the web site to order supplies.Before Installing the Status Monitor ConsoleNOTE: The Status Monitor Console requires the following modules installed.- Python, PyGTK, Net-SNMP, cups-libs, and xdg-openPlease confirm that these modules are installed before you install the Status Monitor Console.NOTE: The Status Monitor Console is available when the printer is connected to a network (LPR or Socket 9100). USBconnection is not supported.Distributions• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Desktop• SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11• Ubuntu 12.04 LTSPrinting system• CUPS (Common Unix Printing System)Installing the Status Monitor Console1 Activate the terminal, and log in as a super user.2 Type the following rpm command in the terminal window.On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Desktop or SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11On Ubuntu 12.04 LTS# rpm -ivh (Type the package file name)# dpkg -i(Type the package file name)
