Event Printer

A major advantage of using an Access Control system is its tireless ability to record events for future review. The system stores events for items like:

• User access granted
• Access attempted and denied (for reason)
• Door forced alarms

• Door propped open alarms

When selecting a printer, consider two options:

1. Single-line printers are useful when the system prints events as they occur, and for printing history. Because the printer receives an prints events as they occur, consider selecting a printer that uses tractor-feed paper to minimize servicing the printer for paper outages.

2. Most laser printers are “page printers” and are not useful for live event printing.

As an alternative to using a printer for collecting live events, consider using report software to collect events for review on a computer monitor. This saves paper and allows for deeper analysis of user activity.