pcounter print management - overview
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The leading print management solution
COST SAVINGS ● SECURITY ● PRODUCTIVITY
Name (Job title)
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“We saved over 70,000 pages in one month”
“Our paper usage reduced by 65%”
Over 1500 customers and growing
“We’ve significantly reduced our carbon footprint”
“Print related support calls have reduced dramatically”
“£50,000 saved in our first year – fantastic!”
“The solution has genuinely paid for itself within a matter of weeks”
Sample Customers
• Cost savings – reduce by up to 50%, fast ROI!
• Enable Managed Print Services - remove the barriers
• Improve document security
• Simplify IT and reduce IT support
• Drive flexible and mobile working
• Increase staff productivity
• Reduced carbon footprint / award winning software
• Future proof (all minor and MAJOR software version upgrades
What are the benefits?
Technology Stack
Pcounter CORE
Accounting – Reporting – Alerts - Rules – Messaging – Web Utilities
Free Quota – Charge Back – Client Billing – Charging – Guest Users
Pull Printing
Network ID – ID Number - ID Card - Biometric
Mobile APP
PC Station
Secure
Quick Print
Copy Control
(Scan via embedded)
Embedded Software
Touch Pad Terminal
Web Reports
Web Cashier
ePayments
Kiosks
Local Printers
Mobile Printing
Print Room
Custom Integration
Development
XPR Software
Flexible Access Control ID Card Production
Print and Copy Management
Pcounter – Cost Saving Examples
http://www.altman.co.uk/pcounter-rules (1.34 mins)
• Accounting – track and log who printed, what, where and when
• Reporting – detailed reports with flexible output options
• Printer Management - Real time print alerting e.g. errors, paper, toner etc
• Rules/policy enforcement based on print job criteria e.g. colour, duplex, page / copy counts
• PC Notifications – advise users of what they are about to print
• Automated quota management for free print and charging environments
• Department code analysis for charge-back to cost centres
• Charge selected users for some or all print activity
• Simply enable guest user printing, tracking, accounting and charging
• Charge-back to the user / department Pcounter account from any point of sale!
• Pcounter web utilities – WebPrint, Report, Cashier, Balance check, Teacher Release
• New Developments: Point of Sale (PoS) & Pcounter Mobile Print Release
Pcounter Core
Technical Data
• Download, install and configure within an hour
• Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare platforms, Linux OES supported
• No user set-up required – auto detects users’ login
• Robust & Highly Scalable – no limits on devices, users or servers (with or without central accounting)
• Supports virtually all network print devices
• PCL, Postscript, HPGL, Epson ESC/P/P2/PAGE, Ricoh RPCS, Canon BubbleJet & Image Runner etc
• Supports accounting of locally attached printers
• Supports any network client PC
• SNMP accurate tracking and accounting
Pcounter PORT – Printer Control Service – Data Service
Speed – Precision - Efficiency
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
Monitor and
account for all printing
from within
your organisation
• Print room• Multi-function• Network laser• Local
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
Over 50 pre-configured reports
Extensive filtering and output options e.g. straight to Excel
Summary, Detailed and Statement
Detailed accounting reports for pay to print environments
Customise reports and save as favourites
Enforce, review
and renew
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
Pcounter enables real time monitoring
and alerting on printer errors, paper trays,
toner and other warnings
Printer alert
management
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
Eliminate waste
Print only what you
need to
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
Enable messagingto prevent printing
blind and more…
Print only what you
need to
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
Easy to managesophisticated
quotas
• Two wallets• Automation• Low balance limits• Notifications• Integration
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
Pay to printenvironments
• Take cash over the counter• Delegate cashier responsibility• Accounting and deposits made reports
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
Departmentalaccounting
• Job confirmation• Two tier codes• Associate codes• Custom logo
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
Professionalservices
• Manual entry• Search• Job confirmation• Two tier codes• Custom logo
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities• Simple creation• Free print or pay to print• Print and copy like any other user• Associate ID cards• Simultaneous with known users
Want to allow
guest users to
print on your
network?
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
Browser based
management
WebClient.exe – web release of print jobs
Account.exe – for web balance transactions e.g. top up
Balance.exe – for checking Pcounter balance online
PcounterReporting.exe – for online reports
Single Launch
Console
Easy to manage – centrally launch any admin user interface
Pcounter Web Reports• Graphical, scheduled (email or folder), web based, and analysis for non IT staff
o Dashboard for quick insights into usage
o Simple advanced report designer
• Environmental Green reports
• End user portal, check own print, copy, scan and monetary transactions
• Easy to use helpdesk interface for staff (for refunds etc)
Charging Systems
Pcounter Pull Printing
http://www.altman.co.uk/pcounter-pull-printing (1.56 mins)
Pcounter
Server
“pull” your print jobs to any device on the network…
o Security / confidential output
o Flexibility & productivity
o Eliminate waste
o Rationalise devices
o Reduce costs20% Saving!
Pcounter Pull Printing
Embedded
• The Pcounter embedded client runs on the latest supported MFP operating system
• Secure login before access and document release
• Eliminate waste, view job properties then print only what you need to
• Continuity, collect jobs from any device (pull printing)
• Quota / Charge for print, copy, scan
• Simple Departmental charging and / or client billing support
• Restrict user permission to MFP features e.g. colour copy
• Auto populate scan destinations (send to email address and / or folder location)
Touch Pad Terminal
• The Pcounter Touch Pad connects to the network and MFP interface
• Secure login before access and document release
• Eliminate waste, view job properties then print only what you need to
• Continuity, collect jobs from any device (pull printing)
• Quota / Charge for print, copy
• Simple Departmental charging and / or client billing support
• Multiple login options available
• Username with / without Password
• Id Number with / without PIN
• ID Card – work with all major types
• Biometrics – integration with leading biometric identity management solutions
• Simultaneous login options exist e.g. Card or Username/Password
Authentication Options
Supported Manufactures
Pcounter XPR Enterprise Touch Pad Terminal
Support for any device
Mobile Printing
http://www.altman.co.uk/mobile-printing-made-easy (1.32 mins)
Mobile Printing
• Two versions
o Connect - integrates with Pcounter and ANY print management software
o Secure - standalone ‘mobile & secure’ pull printing solution
• Submit prints by Web upload, Mobile App, Email or Driver
• Select printer, confirm job properties, release or delete jobs
o page range, number of copies, duplex and colour
• ‘My Printers’ – users can select their favourite printers
• Encrypted communications
• Pcounter only features
o Check account balance
o Guest user self-signup
o Pull printing
Users download the print release app from the App Store or iTunes
Register against AD account
Check Pcounter balance
Secure ‘Pull Printing’
Select printer, view job cost and pages
Release or delete print jobs
Scan barcode for quick printer select
Encrypted communication
Pcounter Mobile App
Don’t forget the print room...
o Single account/purse for any type of
transaction
o Secure cashless solution
o Centralised accounting & reporting for
disparate functions
o Easy - set up, to use, low cost
Don’t forget the Print Room...
• What are your customers asking for...
o Job Ticketing software?
o Effective redirection method for larger jobs?
o Accounting integration
o Easy to run, centralised reports across the entire fleet?
The Solution: AITs new integration with doc-Q-suite
• Simple yet powerful print queue management software for Reprographics
• Job ticketing provides a system for efficient transfer of users’ print jobs, across the
network or internet, to the Print Room.
• The e-ticket enables selection of processing and finishing requirements
• The e-ticket integrates with Pcounter client codes for accurate accounting
• Pcounter Rules can automatically redirect jobs e.g. Jobs over X pages or X cost
• Print job activity is recorded in Pcounter for holistic reporting across the whole fleet
Who needs Pcounter?
• Centralised print and copy management
• Single user account for print, copy, scan
• Consistent client codes and reporting
• Accountability - all users and devices, no policy loop holes
• Eliminate waste – users only print what they need to
• Remove need for local printers
• Drive volume to lower cost per page devices
• Lower service and support costs
• Reduce printer types / drivers
• Less administration e.g. easy toner ordering
• Lower power consumption
• Easier fleet monitoring and management
Cost savings…how?
• Q & A, further discussions
• Proposal / pricing
• Commitment to project
• Proof of concept
• Final statement of works
• Installation, testing and training
• Go live
Timescales & Actions
For download link, demonstration
or more information
Email: [email protected]
CALL: 0113 273 0300
Thank You, Questions & Answers