automated print count retrieval?

[ironforge]

We have several printers that we need to get monthly print counts off of. We connect to the IP of the printer using internet explorer. After entering a username/password, the print count is then available via the web interface. The interface is similar to a HP or Dell network printer, where you connect VIA IP to set it up.


Is there an automated way to do this? Can I write a script or utility to grab this data from the printer once a month?

[Whir]

I don't see why you couldn't write a simple applet that would automatically input the information and then parse out the retrieved information and write it to text file. But then I don't actually know if that's possible with IE/security settings.

[ironforge]

Any specific ideas? I am familliar with C++ and Basic, but not much java.

[sr71000]

what kinda printer? My guess is they have an api that'll allow you access to do this.

-Kevin