Administrator ToolsWorkCentre 7120/7125 Multifunction PrinterSystem Administrator Guide144SMart eSolutions and Billing InformationSMart eSolutionsSMart eSolutions is a suite of features that simplifies printer ownership and administration. It providesfree services to enable administration of metered billing and supplies replenishment plans for printerson a network. The suite provides the following:• MeterAssistant®: MeterAssistant automatically submits meter reads to Xerox from networkprinters. This eliminates the need to collect and report meter read information manually.• SuppliesAssistant®: SuppliesAssistant proactively manages ink supplies for network equipment,and monitors actual usage.• MaintenanceAssistant ®: MaintenanceAssistant provides options for troubleshooting yourprinter. You can send detailed diagnostic information to Xerox, start online troubleshootingsessions with Xerox, and download usage information to your computer in .csv format.Note: For more information on SMart eSolutions, see www.xerox.com/smartesolutions.There are three ways to register the printer for SMart eSolutions:• Automatic registration: Automatic registration is available as a standard feature on manyWorkCentre/WorkCentre Pro printers.• SMart eSolutions Windows Client: The windows client is an option for small and medium sizedbusinesses. To download the Windows client, see www.xerox.com/smartesolutions.• CentreWare Web: CentreWare Web is a Web browser-based software tool that installs, configures,manages, monitors, and reports on network printers and multifunction printers on your networkregardless of manufacturer. It is well suited for large enterprise businesses. For more information,see www.xerox.com/centrewareweb.Notes:• Once you install the software, MeterAssistant is automatically enabled.• SMart eSolutions is not available in all countries. Refer to your Xerox Representative forfurther information.Before you begin:• Create an account on Xerox.com to receive your meter read information. To create a new accountsee www.xerox.com/meterreads.• Ensure SNMP and TCP/IP are enabled.• Ensure the HTTP Proxy Server is configured.• Configure Billing Meter Read Alerts. For details, see Setting Up Billing Meter Read Alerts onpage 138.• Configure Supplies Data Sent Alerts. For details, see Setting Up Supplies Data Alerts on page 139.
