Device Manager NX Accounting

Major applications

• Small to mid-size companies and organizations looking to restrict access, collect data for charge-back, and control printing costs
• Environments with independent agents such as Real Estate and Insurance
• Schools and universities tracking staff & department usage for budget compliance

Benefits

• Cost effective accounting solution for output tracking and charge-backs
• Comprehensive print, copy, scan and fax data all in one place
• Automates the process of allocating costs back to users or departments for document output
• Gives you a controlled way to offer color output while accurately tracking individual usage

Using Device Manager NX Accounting

• Tracks usage whether users walk up to the MFP or initiate printing from their desktops
• The solution tracks print, copy, scan and fax activity for charge-back, and associates these costs to users via user authentication
• Tracking of details like color, black & white, and paper size (even within a single document) ensures greatest accuracy
• Multiple pricing tiers can be created, which allows for advanced reporting
• Detailed reports give you the data you need, including breakdowns by user, device or even function
• Reports can be run using the Device Manager console or setup to be created automatically according to a schedule

Implementing this Solution

• Installs on an Administrative computer, eliminating the need for an accounting server on the network
• Administrators can setup users and assign their device privileges (such as color printing and copying) via the Device Manager console
• Print tracking is supported by standard Ricoh print drivers or can be used with customized pop-up drivers for shared PC environments
• Can be used in conjunction with Card Authentication to simplify tracking of walk-up activity
• Users can be associated to groups or departments for cumulative reporting
• Complementary Products
• Card Authentication Package

Supported Devices

• General Support:
  
  • Networked Ricoh MFP and Laser Printers introduced in 2005 and later
  • Networked Ricoh GELJET™, GDI and SMART controller devices
  • Networked standard MIB devices
• Enhanced Support:
  
  • Services-led platform networked Ricoh devices introduced in 2012 and later
• User Accounting Support:
  
  • Ricoh Family Group MFP and Laser Printers introduced in 2005 and later which support User Authentication