Addon Print Job Agent
Print Job Agent (Optional Add-on) allows you to confirm or authenticate print jobs on the workstation (Windows, Mac or Linux client) before they actually print, bill the print jobs by entering a client code or project code, and track the print jobs on the workstation-connected-printers or the printers themselves in a non-print server printing environment (Users send the print jobs to the printer directly via the IP address of the printer, instead of to the shared printer on the print server). This software must be installed on the workstations that require the above features.
System Requirements
Operating System | Windows 32-bit & 64-bit/Mac/Linux |
CPU | 300 Mh or higher |
Memory | 256 MB or more |
Hard Disk Free Space | 50 MB |
Scenario 1: You want to track and log the print jobs sent to direct IP printer and local USB/LPT printer (Users send the print jobs to the printer directly via the IP address of the printer or the local USB printer, instead of to the shared printer on the print server). In this scenario, Print Job Agent needs to be installed on only those workstations (Windows computer) with direct IP printer or the printers locally connected. In PrintLimit Print Tracking menu item "Preferences --> Advanced," the option "Track direct IP printer and workstation connected printer" must be checked.
Scenario 2: You want to enter the project code or client billing code before the print jobs print to bill back your clients. In this scenario, the option "Enable Print Job authentication or charge to a different account" must be checked and "Client Code" must be selected in PrintLimit Print Tracking menu item "Preferences --> Advanced". Print Job Agent needs to be installed on the workstations (Windows, Mac or Linux client computer) that require the entering of a code before the print jobs print.
Enter Project Code/Client Code/Job Code
Scenario 3: You want users to be able to confirm or cancel the print jobs before the print jobs print. In this scenario, the option "Popup confirmation on the workstation when a print job is submitted" must be checked. Print Job Agent needs to be installed on the workstations (Windows, Mac or Linux client computer) that require the confirmation before the print jobs print.
Scenario 4: You require users to enter a PIN before the print jobs print. In this scenario, the option "Enable Print Job authentication or charge to a different account" must be checked, "Print Job Owner" and "Require PIN" must be selected in PrintLimit Print Tracking menu item "Preferences --> Advanced". Print Job Agent needs to be installed on the workstations (Windows, Mac or Linux client computer) that require the entering of a PIN before the print jobs print.
Scenario 5: You require users to enter user account/PIN before the print jobs print. In this scenario, the option "Enable Print Job authentication or charge to a different account" must be checked and "Another User" must be selected in PrintLimit Print Tracking menu item "Preferences --> Advanced". Print Job Agent needs to be installed on the workstations (Windows, Mac or Linux client computer) that require the entering of a user ID and a PIN before the print jobs print. This scenario is also applied to environments where all users use the same login account, and you want to be able to identify the print job owner.
Print Authentication by User Name and PIN
Tip: Print Job Agent can be automatically installed with Windows Group Policy.