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PaperCut NG ss a cross-platform solution specifically designed to meet the needs of schools, universities and other public or private organizations. Implementations range from silent monitoring, quota control and user-pays systems.
PaperCut NG leads the way with innovative features, cross-platform support, open source code access and enterprise level scalability.
Here are some key features of "PaperCut NG":
· Track all printing activity by user, client account, printer and document metadata
· Enforce per user quotas, or group account budgets
· Differential print cost/charging allowing costs to be assigned on a per printer basis with advanced options to charge different amounts based on document type (e.g. color, grayscale or duplex), page size, user or group
· Hardware neutral solution supports all major printer types and operating systems. No hardware vendor lock-in
· Both cross-platform and multi-platform support. Run a mix of Windows and/or Linux print servers and support clients ranging from Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix and Novell OES
· User Web Tools allow end-users to track usage, transfer funds, request refunds and upload documents from unauthenticated (wireless) laptops
· Provides end-users with advanced options to allocate print jobs to shared accounts, cost centers, faculties or departments
· Single sign-on user authentication with native Active Directory integration or synchronization with LDAP user accounts. (no separate passwords to manage!)
· Flexible hold/release queue support with Release Station software allowing administrators to implement management approved or secure user release printing environments
· Service Oriented Architecture utilizing the latest software design methods including, test driven development, XML Web Services and layered architecture. This ensures scalability and stability by design
· Advanced reporting and charts available in standard formats including PDF, Excel, and HTML. All reports accessible from anywhere on the network via a standard web browser
· Ability to run on top of leading 3rd party Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL and PostgreSQL Database
· Enterprise level security and encryption based on SSL
· Open architecture with a powerful scripting language, source code access and API documentation
Requirements:
· 768MB minimum supported (1GB or higher recommended)
· 300 MB, plus additional storage for logs and print history
· Internet Proxy (for Internet quota/control module)
Limitations:
· 40 days trial
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
Fixes:
· Fixed an issue that may have resulted in slow performance when listing printers in the Mobile Print Release application.
· Web Print: Fixed issue that could cause some printers to not be displayed when using group level access restrictions on printers.
