Analytics-only deployments

If you're deploying HP Insights without Secure Print or Secure Print Direct, the Print Setup Guide in the web console takes you through each step. A green check mark appears next to each step when it's complete.

1. Install on-premises components

1

Save the Site Encryption Key

The Site Encryption Key (previously called the Site Password) protects the site keys used to encrypt print jobs. You need it to download Device Scout and the first Print Scout. See Save or recover the Site Encryption Key.

2

Define printer host addresses

Tell Device Scout where to look for printers. See Define printer host addresses.

3

Download Device Scout

Device Scout discovers printers and collects device information. It's available to download only after you confirm that you've saved the Site Encryption Key. See Download Device Scout.

4

Install Device Scout

Install it on a supported Windows server. See Install Device Scout.

5

Discover printers

After installation, Device Scout starts scanning the host addresses you defined. See Discover printers.

6

Download and install the first Print Scout

Download Print Scout with the Site Encryption Key and install it on a supported workstation. See Download Print Scout and Install the first Print Scout.

2. Deploy Print Scout to workstations

Install Print Scout on your users' workstations. See Deploy Print Scout to workstations.

3. Start using HP Insights

Select Review to start exploring your print data. See Print Dashboard.

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