May 2008
Intermediate to advanced
21 pages
58m
English
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Task 2: Inventory Existing Print Devices
To ensure that all factors are taken into account during the planning and design of a Print Services infrastructure, it is important to collect all possible information about the print devices in use. This information aids the planning process by informing architects regarding server placement, device choices, network throughput requirements, and server sizing.
Inventory print devices in the organization and record the following information:
Location. Physical location of the printer.
Printer. The printer name.
Make/model. Manufacturer and model.
Printer type. Color laser, black and white laser, inkjet, and so on.
Server. The name of the print server.