PaperCut Version 10.4 Released

Good news everyone, PaperCut 10.4 has been released.

This new release is best described as a maintenance release with a focus on bug fixes, documentation and interface clean-up with some extra treats for embedded users.

All sites are encourage to upgrade. Full changes are listed in the release history of each product, and you can upgrade with a simple install-over-the-top upgrade procedure using the latest downloads:

10.4 Highlights include:

• Scheduled reports may now be saved to disk as well as sent via email.
• Improved print release (hold/release queue) performance on large networks where there are many jobs in a held state.
• The link displayed on the user client tool can now be conveniently configured via Options -> General
• Improved behaviour when user is set to “Auto charge to single shared account” and that account is deleted. When the user next prints this will be logged and the user’s settings will be reset to charge to automatically charge to their personal account.
• Improved support for Active Directory environments with modified/custom user schemas.
• Improved logging of card self-association performed by users. The card number is now logged in the “App. Log” for both successful and failed attempts.
• Added basic detection for printers using “Ricoh DDST” drivers.
• PaperCut now leverages new features available in OpenAPI 3.1+ to provide a better user experience and workflow.

• The account selection screen now displays as a separate post-authentication step and only shows features/accounts relevant for the logged in user.
• PINs are now only requested if they are required.
• Users can now associate cards with their domain login at the device (“card self-association”).
• The email address in the “Scan-to-me” feature is now pre-populated with the user’s email address.
• These enhancements are only available on devices supporting OpenAPI 3.1 or higher.
• Lexmark Onboard/Embedded (LeSF):
  • Added scan & Fax control and tracking.
  • The account confirmation screen may now optionally be skipped.
  • When using the scan-to-email feature the user’s email address may now optionally be used in the “From” field.
• Ricoh Onboard/Embedded (Ricoh ESA):
  • Added support for Fax and Scan control and tracking for devices supporting SDK version 4 (or higher).