All About PaperCut MF

PaperCut MF extends the features of PaperCut NG using embedded software and hardware integration to provide full MFD control. PaperCut NG, our only print control application, is in use in over 30,000 organizations. PaperCut MF includes all the core features of PaperCut NG plus features to support off-the-glass copier tracking, proximity/swipe card secure print release and payment hardware.

Today’s multi-function devices (MFDs) and copiers are smarter. They have touch screens and the ability to run embedded software directly on the device itself. This new technology has allowed us to bring our popular print management software into the MFD space to track off-the-glass usage – copy, fax and scan. Just like PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF remains vendor agnostic, continuing to support all operating systems and as many MFP/copier vendors as possible.

Traditionally copier control has been the domain of expensive and proprietary hardware based solutions such as copier coin boxes or external hardware copier control terminals. Over the years the ratio of print to copy has substantially shifts towards printing. It’s become increasingly difficult to justify the cost of expensive hardware solutions to track and control off-the-glass copier use. This all changes with PaperCut MF!

To capture “off the glass” walk-up copying, PaperCut MF supports:

direct TCP/IP network connection with selected 3rd party hardware terminals, enabling user authentication and access via common card formats including: magnetic stripe (“swipe”) cards, proximity cards, barcode cards and smart cards.
embedded applications that run directly on a multifunctional device, enabling single sign-on using existing domain infrastructure (on selected devices).

Customers have the option to implement a complete integrated copy and print solution and manage it from within a single mature application.

PaperCut MF takes a software based philosophy to this space by building upon PaperCut’s core print management and control software. Our software has been developed over ten years under an innovative release-often development philosophy and is in use in over 30,000 organizations across 100+ countries. It’s 100% cross-platform supporting Windows, Mac, Linux and Novell on both the server and workstation. Through brand new embedded software support in MFD’s and via selected hardware partners, we’ve been able to bring a software centric culture to this traditional copier control space. Some benefits of this approach include:

Cost effective software based licensing.
A system which is easy to self-manage, install and maintain.
A focus on integration with existing network services.
Rapid innovation through software update cycles.

If you’d like to get a taste of PaperCut MF, consider downloading PaperCut NG to try out the print management features. It’s available under a free 40-day trial and includes all the core print features available in PaperCut MF. To learn more we’d encourage you to explore the main PaperCut MF website and of course, contact us to find out how PaperCut can help you control all printing and copier use.

As PaperCut MF requires the addition of either embedded applications or 3rd party hardware, the implementation must be completed by qualified staff. To ensure correct installation, PaperCut has enlisted the support of highly qualified companies (that’s us!) who will advise, install and support your investment in PaperCut MF locally.

We could go on all day about PaperCut MF, so we will stop here and point you in the direction of the main PaperCut MF website.

Feature Highlights

PaperCut NG print users can upgrade to PaperCut MF simply and cost effectively (discount rates apply).
Track and control walk-up / off-the-glass photocopying using hardware or software solutions.
100% web-based administration allowing admin control from anywhere on the network.
Cross-platform support for both servers and clients. Available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Vendor neutral – no hardware vendor or operating system lock-in.
Differential copy/print charging allowing costs to be defined per copier or printer.
Varied prices for colour, duplex and large format printing.
Print release and secure printing, for pay-per-print usage in public libraries or internet cafes.
In response to the growing trend for educational institutions to migrate away from cash payments, PaperCut MF enables cashless account reloading via a number of payment gateways. Funds can also be added via self service hardware based loaders.
Advanced reporting in PDF, HTML and Excel or export routines.
Charge to shared accounts – great for allocating costs to departments, faculties or cost centres.
Import users and groups from Active Directory or an LDAP server like Open Directory or Novell eDirectory.

Reseller friendly – If you are a forward thinking dealer/reseller of leading edge software for copiers/MFDs and would like the opportunity to add PaperCut to your portfolio, simply get in touch.