Managing the PrinterPhaser® 6280 Printer145Managing the PrinterThis section includes:• Checking/Managing the Printer with CentreWare IS on page 145• Checking Printer Status with PrintingScout on page 145• Checking Printer Status Through E-mail on page 146Checking/Managing the Printer with CentreWare ISWhen the printer is installed in a TCP/IP environment, you can check printer status andconfigure settings using a web browser on a network computer. You can also useCentreWare IS to check the remaining volume of consumables and the paper loaded in thisprinter.Note: When using the printer as a local printer, you cannot use CentreWare IS. For detailsabout checking the status of a local printer, refer to Checking Printer Status withPrintingScout on page 145.The following browsers can be used with CentreWare IS:• Netscape 7 or later• Internet Explorer version 5 or laterStarting CentreWare ISUse the following procedure to start CentreWare IS.1. Launch your web browser.2. Enter the printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).The CentreWare IS screen appears.Using Online HelpFor details regarding the items that can be set in each CentreWare IS screen, click the Helpbutton to display the Online Help.Note: Clicking the Help button displays the online manual on the Xerox website.Checking Printer Status with PrintingScoutPrintingScout is a tool that is installed with your Xerox printer driver. It automaticallychecks the printer status when you send a print job. PrintingScout can check the paper sizethat is loaded into the trays, the status of the output tray, and the remaining amount ofconsumables, such as print cartridges.Starting PrintingScoutDouble-click the PrintingScout icon on the task bar or right-click the icon and select SelectPrinter.
