Printer monitor uses SNMP to collect data on SNMP-enabled network printers. The target printer must be SNMP-enabled and support the Standard Printer MIB for this monitor to work properly. Use this monitor to check for potential issues such as ink levels, paper jams, and low input media (that is to say, "paper").

Provide a unique name and description for the monitor, then configure the following:

  • Any cartridge ink level falls below. Enable this option, then enter a numerical value for the threshold. If the ink level of any printer ink cartridge falls below the specified percentage, the monitor is considered Down.
  • Printer registers any of the following alerts. Select the individual printer conditions for the monitor to check. If the printer registers one of the selected alerts, the monitor is considered Down. You may add or remove alert conditions using the respective add or delete icons.
    Note: SNMP objects associated with the available monitor alert checks displayed in the monitor configuration may or may not be supported by the specific printer being monitored depending on its manufacturer and model.
  • Set the timeout and number of retries as well as enable Use in Rescan if desired.