Integrated Hardware and Software Solutions

PaperCut MF supports multi-functional copiers and printers, cash loaders and other devices through one of three possible means:

• by connecting directly to the device,
• by connecting to embedded software that can be installed on the device, or
• via a 3rd party hardware terminal which integrates with the device.

3rd PARTY PRODUCTS NOTICE:
PaperCut Software has made every effort to ensure the delivery of a robust and fully featured product solution by working closely with some of the world's most recognized copy terminal suppliers. However as these products are manufactured and supplied directly by the 3rd party manufacturers or their authorised resellers, PaperCut's warranties (written or implied) do not apply to 3rd party products. All warranty and support is strictly under the terms and conditions of each manufacturer's guidelines.

3rd Party Hardware Solutions

• Authentication and user identity using your existing network directory accounts
• Quotas & charging (debit and credit)
• Multiple account selection (personal and shared accounts)
• Integrated feature rich user, account and device reporting

Hardware copier terminals are devices that plug into a multi-functional copier or printer via an access port and then interface with PaperCut MF via your Ethernet network. Terminals are a hardware neutral solution and work with most multi-functional copier and printer makes and models both young and old.

Please take the Copier / MFD Integration Tour to see the solution in action.

The PaperCut Software development team has targeted several leading terminal brands, including:

• Alpha
• Copicode
• VCC

Click on a hardware terminal brand to learn more about the solution.
All copier terminal models are capable of tracking the majority of photocopiers and multi-function printers on the market, including models by: Canon, Gestetner, Hewlett Packard, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Lanier, Oce, Oki, Panasonic, Ricoh, Samsung, Savin, Sharp, Toshiba and Xerox/Fuji-Xerox.

Software / Embedded Solutions

Please take the Copier / MFD Integration Tour to see the solution in action.

The goal of PaperCut Software's embedded MFD solution is to leverage these smart devices and to provide walk-up copier users with the same set of rich application features provided in the print control area. These include:

• End user authentication including integration with single sign-on environments
• Monitoring and control of photocopying (quotas, charging, allocation and logging)
• Allocation of copying to accounts/departments/cost-centers/projects
• Release jobs from a hold/release queue (secure printing)

The PaperCut Software development team have developed solutions for several major copier brands, including:

• 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
• HP, via Chai SOE DSE
• Toshiba
• Gestetner
• Lanier
• Nashuatec
• Other devices (currently under development)

Click on an MFD brand to learn more about the available software / embedded solutions.

In addition new functionality currently under development will bring services such as:

• Allocation of faxing and scanning
• Group based access control
• Features seen in the advanced print account selection popup including charge rates, comments, and Invoice options.

Highlights of PaperCut's embedded solution include:

Consistency:
The embedded solutions are developed in-house by the PaperCut Software development team. This ensures that the copier interface is consistent with the workstation print interface, meaning users only have to learn one system.

Integration:
PaperCut is a single integrated solution where print, internet and copier control are all managed in the one system. Users have a single account and administrators have the same level of reporting and administration for all services. The embedded solution interacts with the PaperCut server using a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and web services based protocols.

Rate of development:
PaperCut is developed under a release-often policy where new features are made available to users as soon as they are complete. Unlike hardware based solutions, new versions can be delivered to users regularly as software updates.

Vendor Neutral:
PaperCut remains true to its vendor neutral stance. All embedded solutions are equal and support all server OS's including Windows, Linux and Mac.

Security:
A large percentage of PaperCut's user base is in education environments where security is important. All embedded solutions are developed with security in mind. Where security objectives can't be satisfied, any deficiencies are fully disclosed.

Benefits
PaperCut's control solutions offers the following benefits over a copier's traditional in-built control functions:

• Central Administration - Set and manage all access, accounting and charges using the same rules and interface used to manage your printers.
• Single Identity - Users have a single account for both copying and printing. Accounts are sourced from your existing Active Directory, OpenDirectory, or LDAP environment ensuring ease of implementation and ongoing management.
• Real-time Reporting - On the completion of each copy session (when the user presses end) the details of the copy transaction are logged into PaperCut in real-time. Provision for network failure is provided enabling session replay from memory. Administrators have access to the same PaperCut reporting and management features as they would have for a standard printer.
• Release Station - Select copier terminals can also be used as a PaperCut MF print release station, negating the requirement for a separate PC.
• All MFD Makes and Models - Whether you are looking to migrate to a single manufacturer based service or have the need for multiple copier and printer types, PaperCut MF will enable you to lock-in your management, reporting and processes no matter the mix for today and tomorrow with a solution that works equally well for any device.
• Value Advantage - In addition to providing you with the most robust and flexible product of its type, PaperCut MF suggested educational and business products pricing ensures that you will maintain your competitive edge against all others.