Another year, another major release.

2011 was a busy year for everyone and saw PaperCut v11 expand its feature set beyond expectations. PaperCut v11 had twelve releases, the highlights of the previous year’s work were:

• iPad Printing support
• Web Cashier
• Delegated print release
• New web payment integration options
• SNMP hardware checking for print jobs
• Print job watermarking now supports a wider variety of printers and drivers
• A new admin dashboard
• Plus a heap of other enhancements, fixes and embedded tweaks.

So what’s new?

PaperCut 12.0 adds a regularly requested new feature, automatic conversion to duplex and grayscale. Before v12, PaperCut could only disallow all single sided (simplex) and colour printing jobs on a printer, but now jobs can be magically converted to duplex and/or grayscale. This will be useful for enforcing print policies such as only allowing students to print in duplex. The conversions can also be added to a script and the only limit there is your imagination. The PaperCut Dev team have worked long and hard on this and they look forward to getting feedback over the next few weeks.

Also thrown into v12 is a new report, we call this the Executive Summary. This gives, in a single page, an overview of some useful metrics about printers, users and their jobs.

The eagle eyed amongst you will notice a new icon for the client software and the end user web page has finally been updated to match the admin dashboard. We also have a new custom dashboard widget this will allow an administrator to add a link to an external application for easy access from the administration dashboard. Last of all we have a bunch of new scripts and improved translations. Let’s not forget the usual mix of fixes as well.

What next?

Top secret! But we will have support for a new embedded platform very soon. We will also be looking to improve our driver support for automatic conversion as and when users report issues.
Full release notes below.

20 January 2012 – PaperCut MF 12.0 (Build 16353)

This is a bugfix release for version 12.0 and contains the following changes:

19 January 2012 – PaperCut MF 12.0 (Build 16338)

New features:

• Conversion Filters – This feature provides the functionality to convert colour jobs to grayscale and simplex jobs to duplex. E.g. convert jobs on high volume printers to duplex to save paper, automatically convert emails printed in colour to grayscale.
• New Executive Summary report providing organization-wide summary statistics and environmental impact.
• The user web interface has been updated with a new modern look.
• PaperCut has a new icon!

Enhancements:

• Added support for a new custom dashboard widget to display customer/site specific messages/notices to administrators.
• Web Cashier:
• Operators can now look up users by card number (including though use of an attached card reader).
• When a purchase would take an unrestricted user’s balance below $0, a confirmation message is now displayed.
• When restarting the application server on large sites the reconnection of secondary servers is now staggered to prevent high load.
• New advanced print scripting scripts and snippets:
• snippet for denying jobs printed out of hours
• script to convert email printing to grayscale
• when printing a large job, ask the user if they would like to automatically convert to duplex to save paper
• New translations for Danish and Polish, plus significant updates to French and Spanish.
• Internet control: Added a config option to swap the sent and received bytes parse from proxy log files.

Fixes:

• Fixed problem using Web Cashier with Swiss Francs.
• Fixed problem when logging in to the PaperCut App for iOS if the username is entered containing uppercase characters.
• Disallow printer scripts setting the print job costs to NaN (not a number). This resulted in failing to record the print job.
• Fixed display of printer hardware check related screens in some languages.
• Fixed issue disabling pay stations from the Devices tab in the administration interface.
• Fixed the Rates page in the user web interface to display only printers.
• Fixed minor status reporting problem when testing shared account imports.

Printer compatibility improvements:

• Fixed page count detection for TOSHIBA e-STUDIO 855 PostScipt duplex jobs with odd numbers of pages.
• Improved page size detection for Adobe InDesign documents printed to Xerox PostScript printers from Mac.
• Fixed page count detection for HP LaserJet M4345 MFP PCL6.
• Improved grayscale detection in Sharp PostScript printers.
• Added page size detection for NEC MultiWriter 8250N printer.

Copier / Device Integration:

• Value loader devices supporting user self-registration: Added an option to use the swiped card number as the username of the created user.
• Sharp Onboard/Embedded (OSA): Fixed a problem that could cause the “Unable to enable device” error that could appear if the user double clicked the “OK” button on the account confirmation screen.
• Xerox Onboard/Embedded (Network Accounting / JBA): Enforce the group-based access controls to login to the MFP device.
• Xerox Onboard/Embedded (Xerox Secure Access): Added support for USB card readers supported on some recent Xerox MFPs.

Good news everyone, PaperCut 11.4 is now available for download. Included in 11.4 are a host of enhancements and fixes to make life easier for users and admins.

Also thrown into version 11.4 is a great new feature (requested on a weekly basis by the selectec team) called print release delegation. This means a teachers assistant can release print jobs on behalf of teachers, or for personal assistants to release print jobs on behalf of others etc.

On the hardware side of things you will find a host of tweaks and fixes plus that all important support for the Konica Minolta Bizhub C35 devices.

PaperCut MF 11.4 (Build 14579) -4th August 2011

The experts over at Buyers Laboratory have announced that PaperCut MF V11.2 has been honoured with a Summer 2011 “Pick” award as “Outstanding Cost-Recovery Solution.” BLI’s prestigious “Pick” awards honour the top-performing solutions evaluated in BLI’s lab during the previous six months.Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) is the world’s leading independent evaluator of document imaging hardware and software.

This is a excerpt from the BLI website public news article:

With an increasing desire to reduce waste, recoup costs and provide improved print/copy job access and security, schools and businesses are in need of an accounting and cost recovery system that is easy to use, efficient, and affordable—and that can work in a heterogeneous computing environment. PaperCut MF is a cross-platform solution that facilitates accounting, billing, tracking and charging of copy, print and scan jobs through authentication cards or user login at the device. Those cross-platform abilities, along with the solution’s affordability and ease of use, helped PaperCut MV V11.2 earn a Summer 2011 “Pick” award as “Outstanding Cost-Recovery Solution” from the editors at BLI.

Read the full news item at the Buyers Laboratory website.

Of course here at selectec HQ we already know PaperCut is outstanding, which is probably why over 30,000 organisations use it to reduce their print costs and their environmental impact. The report is on v11.2 so we can’t wait for a review of 11.3 or even the soon to be released 11.4!

Any images and text are © 2011 Buyers Laboratory Inc. All rights reserved.

With around 20 changes to embedded software and loads of core software enhancements, fixes and updates 11.2 has something for everyone.  The most notable new enhancement released within 11.2 is the ability to now output details of a user’s department and office history.  E.g. If a user switches department midway through a month, print audit reports showing activity by department will now account for their activity in the old department for the first half of the month and the new department for the second half. The biggest change on the embedded side of things is a revamped interface for Sharp OSA devices and you can expect plenty of new features in the upcoming months to take advantage of OSAv4.

Release Notes

11 April 2011 – PaperCut MF 11.2 (Build 13713)

Just what all you worry warts have been waiting for an xx.1 release! We know some of you like to wait for the first minor release before making the jump to a major version and let everyone else do the release testing for you. Well you don’t have to wait any longer PaperCut 11.1 is now available for download – As with any minor update you can find a bunch of new features, enhancements, improved printer support and as always a host of embedded changes…

Some of the more interesting additions to v11.1 are:

• Xerox (Secure Access): Improved compatibility with a wider variety of Xerox devices.
• Print job watermarking now supports a wider variety of PCL6 printers and drivers.
• Various improvements to the end-user web interface to improve accessibility
• Lexmark now has added support for additional card readers including Elatec readers (contact us for prices)

As always full release notes are available below.

We can offer a 40-day trial of PaperCut just get in touch to discuss your requirements or reseller opportunities. Any existing releasers please update via the reseller pages (soon to be re-born into a full-fledged portal).

A late Christmas present for you all – The PaperCut developers have been working non stop the last few months to get version 11 out of the door. As well as a flash new look you will find a host of embedded changes including access to the new Xerox Secure Access “preview”.  Here is what they had to say about PaperCut version 11.

It’s January 2011, and we’re excited to announce the release of our latest version of PaperCut – Version 11 (or is that XI?). If you’re an existing PaperCut user then two things will be immediately obvious:

1. A new & improved look and feel
2. The addition of a new tab – Dashboard!

The new look and feel is the result of an impressive design contest that was held recently to refresh the appearance of the administration console, as those who follow us on Twitter would be well aware of.  While the previous design wasn’t exactly “old” (it’s web based – lifespan is measured in days & hours!), we felt it was time to refresh and revitalise the appearance to give it a new lease on life.

To coincide with the recent redesign of our website we wanted to bring some of the new look & feel we implemented into our application… or at least add a few rounded corners and gradients . We hope you agree that the results are a greatly improved appearance which is far easier on the eyes.

The new Dashboard tab is now the first tab displayed when you log into the administration interface.  The Dashboard provides an overview of all system activity and the current status of all your devices and users.

In the v11 release we have included seven new dashboard gadgets:

• The System Status gadget provides system statistics such as uptime, active users, jobs today and system warnings.
• The Pages Printed graph helps you track printing volume over the last 30 days.
• The Printer Status gadget is ideal for an “at a glance” view of your print fleet. It displays pages printed today and device information such as toner levels and paper jams.
• The Real-time Activity gadget lets you see what’s happening right now in real-time. It shows events like print jobs arriving, users logging in, exceeding print quotas, print job status and much more. This tool has been designed specifically to help you monitor activity and diagnose problems.
• The What’s Next? gadget offers tips for for first-time users .
• The Environmental Impact gadget displays overall environmental impact statistics at a glance.
• The News gadget ensures you’re kept up to date with relevant release and development activity at PaperCut.

Future releases will allow you to extend the dashboard with additional gadgets as well as providing the ability to add, remove and re-arrange the display.  If you have any ideas or suggestions for new gadgets, then let us know by completing our “Vote for a Feature” form in Administration console -> About -> Product News.

The full list of changes in this release can be found on the release history page.

Version 11.0 is a new major version, in line with our commitment outlined in our December-January period for new major version releases. If you have a current subscription to our premium upgrade assurance plan you may upgrade to version 11 at no additional cost. For our other customers please see our upgrade policy to determine if you are eligible for a free upgrade.

We hope you enjoy this release, and we look forward to hearing what you think about it!

Managing information costs and reducing waste are two of the challenges facing printer users today. Most sites soon notice that print costs are escalating out of control. This is where we come in.

Since print management dramatically helps reduce the number of pages printed or copies taken or waste paper that gets thrown into the recycle bin, it can make a huge difference on the amount of paper waste. So you can feel warm inside knowing you are doing your bit to save some trees and cut down on carbon dioxide emissions. Another environment and money saving feature is ‘find-me printing’ which cuts down on the number of printers and MFD’s reducing costs for toner and paper and saving on the electricity bill. So what exactly isn’t there to like about print management?

The money saving aspect of print management should make it easy to convince the people that control the purse strings they are making the right choice. Most sites we talk to (even those running external hardware units) easily make their money back in the first year (some even make a profit!!!).

So now you know it’s good to save money and save the environment at the same time but how are you going to implement this? One of the most effective ways to reduce these print costs and improve the productivity of your network printers is to use PaperCut MF.

PaperCut MF is a solid software solution that allows you to easily manage your print assets, to collect usage data by location and device, to identify any waste and simply implement cost recovery and allocation strategies, to maximise your system productivity and that all-important return on investment.

Below are 10 great reasons to get in touch and get setup with a trial of PaperCut.

1: “FindMe” Release Anywhere Printing (Pull Printing to you and me)

Simply put, documents follow users to their printer of choice. Allow your users print to a PaperCut MF “Virtual Print Queue” and regardless of their location they’ll be able to retrieve their print jobs from a networked printer or MFD. This delivers tremendous flexibility when and where needed.

2: Go Green!

Hundreds of report combinations to view, export as file or deliver via email and real-time statistics on CO2, energy and trees consumed by the printing process. PaperCut MF reporting and print controls empower IT departments to control waste. In particular, CO2 and Carbon emission reporting is available at a glance with a handy optional widget or report. The employment of green initiatives is a growing requirement in today’s world.

3: Easy to Manage

An intuitive interfaces make PaperCut easy to administer and easy to use. Regarded as the simplest system of its type to deploy and manage, PaperCut MF delivers. For instance, System Administrators have full access to advanced administration and configuration options via a familiar, simple web interface. This can be accessed anywhere and anytime on your network. Early in 2011 expect a new layout for the UI giving you all the information you need at a glance. PaperCut MF is up to date in both its looks and its architecture.

4: Site Wide Policy Enforcement

Take control of your paper, MFD and Toner usage. With PaperCut MF you can take charge and control “who” prints, “what” gets printed and to “where”. There are even some simple scripting controls available to ensure your staff automatically adhere to the agreed company print policies. These include “duplex print”, “no colour from web” and “job routed to least cost device” as well as “Free printing during class time” – very handy for exam time at school. If none of the pre-made scripts suit you, then you can of course define your own features with a custom advanced printer script.

5: Centralised Administration

Administer the system straight from your web browser anywhere on the network. PaperCut MF provides administration access from any location on your network via a standard web browser. End-Users also have access to a set of web tools that empower students and staff to track and monitor their own activities in real time as well as various tools and log information.

6: Driverless Printing

A driver-less printing solution for laptops and wireless devices. A simple yet very affective feature called “Web Print” allows printing from net-books and other mobile devices. Perfect for “mobile workers” and students with their own laptops with documents they need to be printed. Simply upload the document, select the device on the floor plan and print. Also (but nothing official just yet) iPhone/iPad printing could be on its way soon. We will update the website as soon as we get confirmation. We know a lot of sites handing out iPads these days will be interested in this feature.

7: Scalability

The modern software design and architecture provides scalability for networks of all sizes. Whether your network consists of a single server with a handful of users to a clustered multi server network with 60,000 plus users, PaperCut MF will scale to meet your needs without any troubles. PaperCut is happy to run on Windows, Mac, Linux, Novell (iPrint) and mixed environments and is just as happy to live in a virtual machine.

8: Easy Deployment

It’s extremely easy to install and configure. Simply click next and follow the prompts. The PaperCut MF install process allows you to setup preferences for Users, User Groups, Devices, Cost and Quota’s. It could not be simpler.

9: Monitoring and Usage Reports

Hundreds of report combinations to view, export as file or deliver via email.  With a vast choice of standard reports finding out who, where and how much is printed has now become whole lot easier and the best bit is, it will let you see who is causing all the trouble by printing 300 pages to a USB desk jet printer instead of a large MFD. PaperCut MF provides the tools to monitor the output of your printer and MFD fleet with real time activity reports that can be deployed silently so that staff gets used to the changes in workflow.

10: Secure Access and Release

Running around to retrieve confidential print jobs will be a thing of the past. No matter where you are, print jobs can be collected conveniently from any supported device with either secure user or card authentication.

We had to stop at 10…….but we could go on all day about:

• Dedicated Print release stations.
• Professional client billing – charge back those printing costs to clients.
• Sync across multiple user directories (e.g. a Microsoft Active Directory and a separate LDAP server).
• Shared accounts – charge printing to accounts/departments that can be shared by multiple users.
• Watermarking – apply text to the bottom of each page.
• A bunch of Public APIs to link into.
• Supports Microsoft SQL Server (32 and 64-bit, and Server Express), Oracle, PostgreSQL and MySQL out-of-the-box on all platforms.
• Credit card payments and top up cards to add value to accounts.

And best of all – Capture “off the glass” walk-up copying using embedded software for the following platforms:

• Ricoh, via Ricoh Embedded Software Architecture (ESA)
• Sharp, via Sharp Open Systems Architecture (OSA)
• Xerox, via Xerox Network Accounting
• Lexmark, via Lexmark Embedded Solutions Framework (LeSF)
• Konica Minolta, via OpenAPI
• Kyocera Mita, via Kyocera Hybrid Platform for Advanced Solutions (HyPAS)
• HP, via Chai SOE DSE
• Toshiba
• Gestetner
• Lanier
• Nashuatec
• Triumph Adler
• Olivetti
• With more coming soon!

Interested? Then get in touch.

This question haunts all of us here at Selectec HQ because we get asked it every day

So what will PaperCut read from the cards?

To be fair, this isn’t really a PaperCut issue but depends more on the card reader itself.

Barcodes:

If barcodes are being used, the reader will need to be able to read the specific barcode symbology (most in the UK are Code39 or Telepen in our experience) and readers can usually be configured to read the correct symbology. It has been a long time since we installed a barcode reader.

Magnetic Stripe:

Magnetic stripe cards have 3 tracks of information. It’s often track 2 that is used and because of this most readers read track two, but if you have the information on another track then you can get readers for that track or even multi-track readers.

Contactless/proximity:

Seems simple but there are many types of contactless cards (RFID 125 kHz, Motorola/Indala W26, Motorola/Indala W27, Motorola/Indala ABA Track II, Motorola/Indala Lite, Motorola/Indala , KANTECH, HID Prox, Proxlite, MIFARE, MIFARE + RFID 125 kHz, LEGIC Advant, TIRIS 134 kHz, COTAG, MULTI ISO, PAC, HID UDF, HID iClass, HiTAG, HiTAG2 etc.). With contactless cards, readers would normally read the unique serial number embedded on the card.

This can get fairly complicated so we will start at the beginning. Let’s take for example a Classic MIFARE 1k card as these are encountered in many PaperCut sites.

A MIFARE Classic 1K card has 1024 bytes of storage, split into 16 sectors. Each sector is protected by two different keys, called A and B (more on this later). 16 bytes per sector are reserved for the keys and access conditions and cannot normally be used for user data. Also, the very first 16 bytes contain the serial number of the card and certain other manufacturer data, are read-only and live in sector zero.

This brings the total storage capacity of these cards down to 752 bytes for a Classic 1k MIFARE card. None of this is really relevant but we thought it may be interesting for some people. When a Mifare card is first created in the factory it has its first sector, sector zero, programed with a unique serial number. This is set by the factory into read-only memory – so this number cannot be changed and stays with the card.

With a MIFARE reader attached to a copier, the reader simply reads the unique ID. PaperCut will lookup that number against its database of users and log on the correct user. If no user is found, PaperCut will prompt you to assign the card to a user account and ask for your network username and password.
This self-registration service takes away all the administration of card numbers by staff members. Before self-registration, a site needed to know the serial numbers for each card and batch import them into PaperCut. Now this isn’t always too much of a problem but many sites don’t actually know the serial number of cards and often the card supplier does not have a record either, so the process often involved an IT staff member with a card reader and a lot of copy and pasting.

 Thankfully self-registration works really well. It’s especially handy if users lose a card as they can just be issued with a new card and that’s all the admin it takes. Please note that self-registration is only available on supported devices.

PaperCut and cashless catering or door access?

Often the contactless card a site uses is in use with other systems such as door access or cashless catering. Whoever provided these systems is often using other sectors on the cards to hold information. This data is encrypted and will often only be able to be read by the readers provided with the system and some middleware to decrypt the data. This is fairly common and PaperCut is more than happy to work alongside these systems as it will simply read the serial number from the card (in sector zero).
PaperCut and the other system won’t know or care about each other they can both read different numbers from a card, but allow you to login to different systems using the same card.

One thing to note is that if a cashless catering system is in use and a purse is held on the card, that money is just used for the catering. PaperCut keeps its own “funds” in its database and the catering software keeps its funds in its own database.  It may be possible to integrate the two stores of money but this requires customisation. Please contact us for further information.

Can I read different sectors?

Now if reading the serial number from the card is not good enough (it’s yet to be a problem) then it may be possible to read one of the numbers on the other sectors. To do this you will need a special type of card reader, something the industry calls a “playback reader”. We have no idea why they are called playback readers but they are a similar cost and look exactly the same as other readers. It’s just the firmware that acts differently.

These playback readers can be programed via a downloadable configuration utility to read certain sectors from a card. It’s a simple matter of ticking a box for the sector you wish to read and then clicking “save”. This then flashes the reader’s firmware.

Programming the card reader to look on a particular sector and getting anything out of it are unfortunately two different things. Most sectors would be encrypted by whoever put the information on the card to start with (the door access or cashless catering supplier for example) so the configuration utility needs to have an encryption key entered into it, so it can read from that sector. Most people protect a MIFARE card with 2 keys (A and B).

Key A normally reads the sector while key B allows you to read and write to the sector. You would only need key A as all we wish to do is read the information on the chosen sector. We expect most companies would be happy to give you the key A information if you are using the systems they supply.

Remember – PaperCut doesn’t care what number is on the card and the site shouldn’t worry either. No one ever sees that number. Trying to get PaperCut and door access/cashless catering to read the same number is not required.

What we do.

We always ask for a sample card before suggesting what reader type will be best for the situation and, of course, the reader type also depends on the hardware you have.

Any questions or comments, just get in touch for a chat and we will do our best to answer any queries and advise you of the best option for your specific setup.

selectec are happy to offer a 40-day trial of PaperCut MF but we suggest you get in touch to discuss your requirements first.

Typically a site planning on implementing print and copy monitoring (or perhaps adding copy monitoring to an existing print management system) will contact us and discuss the requirements.

It’s our job as the master distributor for PaperCut MF in the UK to provide a neutral point of view and outline various factors to consider when planning print/copy management as it can be a little daunting knowing where to start. A key aspect is how users authenticate at the copier/MFD. 

With PaperCut there are various authentication options including:

• Username and password – Users can use their domain/network username and password to log into the MFD
• Identity number – Users can log in with their identity number. ID numbers are convenient when usernames are very long or too cumbersome to enter. For example, rather than entering a username like ‘john.smith001’, it may be more convenient to enter an employee ID of ‘1234’.
• Identity number with PIN – When users log in with their ID number, they must also provide a PIN number which provides an additional layer of security.
• Swipe card – The user may log in by swiping a card (magnetic stripe, Mifare, barcode, HID etc).
• Swipe card with PIN – When users log in by swiping a card, they must also provide a PIN number. This provides an additional layer of security in case a user loses a card, this will stop anyone else logging in with the card and getting “free” copies.
• Automatically log in as user – A specific user is always logged in to the device (useful for print room staff)

Using a contactless card reader attached to the MFD (supported models only) is the quickest authentication method. Users simply walk up to the MFD and wave the card near the reader. The reader pushes out the number it reads from the card and sends this information to the PaperCut server where it performs a look-up to see what user has that card number associated to it. Once the lookup process has taken place (it’s instant, don’t worry!) the copier logs the user on and allows them to take photocopies or release any prints waiting, assuming there is enough credit.

PaperCut Embedded - Login Screen

What if you don’t know the numbers on your cards or don’t want to maintain card numbers and import them into PaperCut?

No worries! PaperCut allows self-registration. This time-saving feature puts all the responsibility on your users and away from the overworked IT Team.

Users with cards attempting to swipe the card for the first time will be prompted on the screen of the MFD that the card they have scanned is unknown to PaperCut. They will then be asked to associate that card with their user account. Users will simply input their network username and password and then as if by magic the card number scanned is assigned to that particular PaperCut user. The next time users wish to login they swipe the card as normal and are logged in and allowed access to the MFD.

Other options include importing card numbers into PaperCut from a CSV file, importing card numbers from LDAP or even keeping the card data on an external database. Alternatively, if you have nothing better to do with your time and are somewhat of a masochist, you can manually input each card number in PaperCut one by one…

So card based authentication is the preferred method. It’s quick and easy to use and inexpensive to setup. We are glad to say that the majority of sites that install PaperCut MF in the UK use cards for authentication.

selectec are happy to offer a 40-day trial of PaperCut MF but we suggest you get in touch to discuss your requirements first.

One of the most popular questions via our website or over the phone seems to be: What is the difference between PaperCut NG and MF?

 As you probably know PaperCut NG gives you these key features:

• Control student print quota, or charge for printing.
• Track and budget staff printing by faculty or department.
• Simple installation – starts working immediately.
• Directory integration with automatic user account creation.
• Simple web-based administration for office staff.
• Automatic scheduling of credit/quotas.
• Solutions for managing wireless laptop printing.
• Runs on Windows, Mac, Linux and Novell, making PaperCut the most flexible and integrated management solution available.

Of course PaperCut MF has all of the above features as well, so what exactly is the difference? In truth, the answer is ‘very little’. Apart from a change of logo and a few extra tabs, regular PaperCut users wouldn’t notice much difference – that is until you throw a photocopier into the mix. PaperCut MF is designed to capture “off the glass” walk-up copying. It can achieve this using two methods:

       1. Modern embedded applications that run directly on a multifunctional device, enabling single sign-on using existing domain infrastructure.

       2. Direct TCP/IP network connection with selected 3rd party hardware terminals.

Both options allow user authentication and access via various login methods including user name and password, PIN codes,  as well as common card formats including: magnetic stripe (“swipe”); barcode; proximity.

Basically, if a customer is only ever going to want/need to monitor and/or control printing, then NG is the ideal solution. However, if now or in the future a customer is looking to monitor and/or control printing and copying (and, increasingly, scanning and faxing), then MF is the right option. Currently, we have a lot of sites planning for the future, so MF has been installed and is being used solely for monitoring printers, until the time comes to implement copier control and monitoring.

PaperCut MF is a complete integrated copy and print solution that you can manage from within a single mature application. We can offer a 40-day trial of PaperCut MF to any interested parties, but we suggest you contact us with your requirements first.

PaperCut Features	PaperCut NG	PaperCut MF
Set print quotas on individuals, groups or across departments
Automated Quota Allocation System
Track and charge walk-up / off-the-glass copier usage, just like for printers
Simple installation – starts working immediately
Directory integration with automatic user account creation
Clustered  Server Support to Increase efficiency and distribute wear and tear
Scalability up to 100,000+ Users
External Database Support
Reasonable licensing that doesn’t dictate your IT infrastructure
Multiple print server support as standard
Runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Novell and mixed environments
Print Job Filtering and Restrictions
Support for Hardware-Based Copier Terminals
Support for Copy Control via Embedded MFD Software
Hundreds of report combinations to view, export as file or deliver via email
Monitor locally attached printers
Error notifications when printers are in error
Charge copying to accounts that can be shared by multiple users
Secure print release via PC-based print release stations
Secure print release via card reader using fast release terminal
Secure print release via staff and end-user web interfaces
Secure print release via hardware terminals
Secure print release via embedded MFD software
Monitor faxing and scanning on supported hardware
Web-based staff print release
Find Me Printing (pull printing)
Advanced business reporting
Add credit to user’s accounts via admin web interface
Support for cash value loaders
Support for web based credit card payments
Real-time environmental Impact statistics
Manage wireless and unauthenticated printing from user-owned devices
Administer the system straight from your web browser anywhere on the network
Bill back printing costs to clients
TopUp/PrePaid Cards – ideal for student payment management
Open architecture – full documentation and APIs provided to all customers