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PaperCut is the leading solution to monitor, quota and report network printing and internet use.It is renowned for its combination of powerful features and ease-of-use.
PaperCut's unique print quota, print accounting and print control features have been designed to provide organisations with comprehensive reporting and control of their printing.
PaperCut's print management software is tracking millions of users worldwide in over 60 countries and 20,000 organisations.printer

It's a premium solution integrating the latest print control software technologies, innovative ideas and best features. PaperCut is a cross-platform solution offering versions for Windows, Mac, Linux and Novell and is designed for networks of all sizes, from smaller schools to the largest universities and businesses. Implementations range from silent monitoring, quota control to user-pays systems.

 

Why is PaperCut the ideal solution for education?

History:

PaperCut was developed 8 years ago in conjunction with network technicians and staff from a number of education establishments. We realise that printer control is not solely the domain of education, but is also appropriate in business. From its inception as simple printer log software, PaperCut now offers much more. It now also targets the business market, however education remains the number one priority.

 

Design:

Education customers play a big part in current development. All new features are defined, prioritised and ranked by key education customers.

 

Functionality:

The education IT environment is unique. User turnover is high and networks are dynamic. PaperCut includes many features for administration streamlining including:

  • rules for automatic account creation,
  • automatic scheduling of credit and quotas,
  • simple web-based administration for office staff,
  • 100% server based printer control implementation and
  • a cross platform printer counter solution for Windows, Mac, Linux and Novell.
Stability:

PaperCut has been in production use on networks with many thousands of users for over 9 years. It has proven scalability and stability. Clustering support has taken this one level further allowing scalability to 300,000+ users!

 

Cost:
Server applications can be costly. PaperCut's price and licensing model is structured so that the printer counter system is available to all organisations. No matter if your organisation is large or small, you can benefit from PaperCut's print quota system.
Per-user licensing ensures multiple server networks are not penalised for their existing structure. There are no yearly contracts or fees.
By reducing paper and toner usage, PaperCut usually pays for itself in a few months. 

 

Simplicity:

PaperCut’s printer control features are simple to use, yet provide the power needed for flexible administration. PaperCut is renowned for its straightforward installation and easy-to-use interface. Some highlights include:

PaperCut provides for the simplicity of a straightforward printer log as well as retaining a set of features that will satisfy even the most technical system administrator.

User Base:

PaperCut has been in use in schools, colleges and universities close to 10 years. All its features are prioritised and implemented based on "votes" from a user base. This ensures that PaperCut's printer control features are always evolving to meet the needs of its users.

 


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Highlights...

  • Innovative 100% web-based administration allowing admin control from anywhere on the network.
  • Cross-platform support for both servers and clients. Available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Novell and Unix.
  • Differential print charging allowing costs to be defined per printer with varied prices for color, duplex and large form printing.
  • Quota internet access by integrating with leading proxy servers such as Microsoft ISA Server and Squid.
  • TopUp/PrePaid Cards - ideal for student payment management.
  • Print release stations for secure printing, or for pay-per-print usage in public libraries or internet cafes.
  • Manage wireless and unauthenticated printing from user-owned devices (Web Print).
  • Track and charge walk-up / off-the-glass copier usage, just like for printers.
  • Advanced reporting in PDF, HTML and Excel.
  • Charge printing to shared accounts - great for allocating printing costs to departments, faculties or cost centers.
  • Import users and groups from Active Directory or an LDAP server like Novell eDirectory or OpenDirectory.
  • Scalability up to 100,000+ users with the option to take this further with application server clustering.
  • Option to use external databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, the free Microsoft SQL Server Express, the free/open source PostgreSQL database engine and the free/open source MySQL database.
  • Full support for multiple print servers and monitoring of local desktop printers.
  • Error notifications when printers are in error.
  • Utilizes the latest development technologies including XML web services and service oriented architecture.
  • User tools and client software to allow users to view balance and usage history.
  • Self maintaining system requiring minimal administration.
  • Open architecture - full documentation and APIs provided to all customers. Source code access available on request.
  • Vendor neutral - no hardware vendor or operating system lock-in.