The client tool is
an optional software component that runs on users'
workstations. It is not required to track printing
because PaperCut tracks printing at the server-side.
The user client provides services to users that
enhance the print tracking experience.
- Display the user's printing credit in real-time
- Provides a convenient link to open the user
web interface
- Assist in message delivery, such as "printing
denied" messages
- Provides access to advanced features such
as the ability to allocate print jobs to shared/group
accounts
The balance window of the user client tool
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The client tool does not need to be installed
as it can be deployed with zero-install methods
that run directly from a network share. It is
available for Windows,
Mac and Linux desktops.
Print notifications
- Notifies users when their printing is denied
and explains why
- Notifies users when their balance is low
- All messages are fully customizable
User client low balance notification message
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Print confirmation
When a user prints PaperCut may optionally display
a popup with print job information including number
of pages, color/grayscale information, the job's
cost and its document name. Users verify the print
job and can choose to print or cancel it. This process
reduces waste by reducing the number of incorrect/accidental
print jobs.
The confirmation popup |
Print account selection
Some organizations may with to track printing at
a more detailed level than just by user. The client
software allows users to charge printing to shared
accounts. Examples include:
- Staff in a school charging to department or
faculty accounts
- Businesses allocating printing to cost centers,
projects or clients
The account selection popup |
Some features of account selection include:
- Selecting accounts from a list or by code/PIN
- Account access may be controlled using domain
groups
- Associate comments with print jobs (advanced
option)
- Apply individual job discounts (advanced option)
The advanced account selection popup |
Manager Mode Popup
The Manager mode popup is designed to allow authorized
users to:
- Charging printing to any user (or shared account)
- Apply standard cost adjustments to print jobs
(e.g. for special paper, binding, etc)
- Apply custom cost adjustments
- Enter a comment (recorded in the print log)
The Manager mode popup is commonly used in "print
rooms" where the staff print on behalf of
other users and can charge additional fees for
services like binding, color or photo paper, etc.
The manager mode popup |
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