Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Could You Get FREE Canon Printer Management Software?

By: Simona Rusnakova

Everyone wants something for free but you can find that the free thing you get is not what you really want or need. Free Canon printer fleet(all your printers connected to your computer network) management software is something that a lot of people do need and want. Before you get it you should find out a bit more about it and how it is free.

When to install a Canon IW management console

Canon IW(ImageWare) management console is free Canon printer management software. Something that you might not realise is that this free software is actually shipped with every Canon printing system. Of course just because it is free and you have access to it does not mean that you should install it. IWMC is ideally for businesses with 5 or more printing machines.

What does Canon print management software do?

Canon print management software is actually a very powerful tool for your business. There are many things that it can do that will help you keep track of what is happening with all your printers. The first thing is that all the information will be sent to an email address so you never have to leave your desk to check your printers. The reports sent to your email will include information about errors and consumables. The software will also hold PDF’s and Jpeg’s which allows you to keep floor plans with the location of your printers on them.

Print management software for non-Canon printers

Something you may worry about is if this print management software will work for non-Canon printers. The answer is that it will work with your non-Canon printers as well. The reason for this is that it has a tool that manages your print drivers. Of course in order to do this the non-Canon printers will need to be connected to the network that any Canon printers are on.

Who should use IWMC?

Anyone can use IWMC in their office. The people who will find it very useful are IT managers. The reason for this is that it allows you to monitor all the devices remotely so you do not have to do rounds to check on the printers. If you have printers on your network that are not in the same building as you then you don’t have to worry. The printers can be in the building, in a building on the other side of the country or in another continent all together. This is one of the reasons why so many people use this print management software.

If you have bought a Canon printing system then you will already have this powerful piece of software. Canon IW management console is free of charge and possibly one of the best kept secrets of the print industry. This software allows you to keep track of all your printers anywhere in the world and even works with non-Canon printers. Additionally there is an address book which holds email addresses and fax number which can be ghosted out to different users.