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# PRINTER.CFG - SAMPLE CONFIG FILE FOR MONITORING A NETWORK PRINTER
#
#
# NOTES: This config file assumes that you are using the sample configuration
#    files that get installed with the Nagios quickstart guide.
#
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# HOST DEFINITIONS
#
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# Define a host for the printer we'll be monitoring
# Change the host_name, alias, and address to fit your situation

define host {

    use                     generic-printer         ; Inherit default values from a template
    host_name               hplj2605dn              ; The name we're giving to this printer
    alias                   HP LaserJet 2605dn      ; A longer name associated with the printer
    address                 192.168.1.30            ; IP address of the printer
    hostgroups              network-printers        ; Host groups this printer is associated with
}



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# HOST GROUP DEFINITIONS
#
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# A hostgroup for network printers

define hostgroup {

    hostgroup_name          network-printers        ; The name of the hostgroup
    alias                   Network Printers        ; Long name of the group
}



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# SERVICE DEFINITIONS
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# Create a service for monitoring the status of the printer
# Change the host_name to match the name of the host you defined above
# If the printer has an SNMP community string other than "public",
# change the check_command directive to reflect that

define service {

    use                     generic-service         ; Inherit values from a template
    host_name               hplj2605dn              ; The name of the host the service is associated with
    service_description     Printer Status          ; The service description
    check_command           check_hpjd!-C public    ; The command used to monitor the service
    check_interval          10                      ; Check the service every 10 minutes under normal conditions
    retry_interval          1                       ; Re-check the service every minute until its final/hard state is determined
}



# Create a service for "pinging" the printer occasionally.
# Useful for monitoring RTA, packet loss, etc.

define service {

    use                     generic-service
    host_name               hplj2605dn
    service_description     PING
    check_command           check_ping!3000.0,80%!5000.0,100%
    check_interval          10
    retry_interval          1
}