3 Device Manager
Device Manager lets you access local device settings and monitor the status of
multiple devices connected locally or through a network. It lets you create
groups of devices, install firmware on a device or group of devices, display
devices and properties in a list or on an office map, and send configuration
parameters to multiple devices. You can also create reports for all device-
related activities, and export a list of devices and their properties to a file.
Manage Groups
You can create groups of devices so that you can view and modify them
together. Once a group is created, you can revise group settings, delete a
group, or convert a dynamic group to a manual group. Groups is located in the
navigation area toolbar. Two additional features are available:
Upgrade firmware
A guided method for installing the most current printer or engine firmware on
devices.
Send data
Lets you send files, text or device commands directly to one or more
selected devices.
Add Group
Use Add group to add a manual or dynamic device group to the Device
Manager console. You must add devices to a manual group whereas a dynamic
group adds devices automatically. Add group is located in the navigation area
under Groups.
A dynamic group cannot have a manual group as a child. If any subnode of
Networks is selected, Add group is unavailable.
Dynamic Groups
A dynamic group is a device group established by user-defined device filters
which select and add relevant devices to the dynamic group. Subscriptions can
be inherited and can be created for groups. Child groups inherit subscriptions
from parent groups. Inheritance is only available for dynamic groups, and not for
manual groups.
Device Filters
Device filters determine the characteristics of a dynamic group. Setting device
filters in the Add Dynamic Group dialog box lets you include only those
devices that match a particular set of criteria. You can collapse or expand a
device filter group at any time by clicking the icon to the right of the group
heading.
Adding a Dynamic Group
You can create a dynamic group.
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