Epson C82357 - Manual (Page 48)

This chapter contains tips for using EPSON Status Monitor 2
and explains how to cope with possible problems.
Tips for Network Administrators
Controlling the packet traffic on the network
The computer with EPSON Status Monitor 2 communicates
with the printer across the network. If there are many
monitoring computers and printers to be monitored, packet
traffic increases and may slow down the network. Limit the
number of monitoring computers and printers to be monitored
to control network traffic.
It is a good idea to designate a single printer administrator who
can monitor all printers on the network and allow others to
monitor only the printer that they usually use. This is one way
to decrease network traffic.
The monitoring interval also affects the network traffic. Make
the interval longer for printers at a great distance on the
network.
Monitoring printers beyond routers
When you monitor NetWare printers located beyond dial-up
routers in the wide area network, you are likely to be charged
because of the line connection. Consider the network
configuration and set hops carefully on NetWare networks.
3-2 Tips and Troubleshooting