Pcounter. counting on cost efficiency. Pcounter Applications

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1 Pcounter counting on cost efficiency Pcounter Applications

2 Pcounter, Intro The central printing strategy Pcounter is a print tracking and accounting software that enables organisations to assign costs to projects, departments, students, client account codes or simply monitor the usage on network printers. This applicaton integrates accounting, load balancing and queue management into a single cross-platform interface which works with both Microsoft Windows and Novell NetWare networks simultaneously. Running on the one or multiple print servers, Pcounter tracks all printing activity and provides various functionalities to calculate, reallocate and visualize printing expenses. n Pcounter embedded creates a seamless interface between the Pcounter server application and bizhub MFPs. Due to Konica Minolta s own OpenAPI tech- nology copy activity is tracked just as easily as print activity, making Pcounter the complete accounting solution for any environment. A flawless workflow for both the administrator and the MFP user. n Pcounter Web Cashier PWC serves as an add- on for easy and flexible monitoring and cash collection. n Pcounter Web Reports PWR is an additional module offering a range of features for control ling and graphical overview.

3 Pcounter embedded Pcounter embedded the integrated solution It is very useful to integrate user authentication into interfaces the users are familiar with. The integration of the Pcounter authentication menu into the device panel is an important step forward to advanced usability and fast and streamlined user logins. Pcounter embedded for Konica Minolta is a module for the Pcounter server application that enables the central control of MFP displays for authentication and account data exchange. It embeds Secure Print and Accounting features into the display of Konica Minolta best OpenAPI capable devices. Serving as a direct link between the devices and the Pcounter server software it is also a straightforward alternative to external accounting interfaces such as authentication terminals. Using best OpenAPI technology, authentication data is directly verified with the central database, central client codes are provided and print jobs can be securely released on any supported device real Follow-me-printing. Features: n Automatic server authentication via the bizhub device panel n Integrated real-time copy and print accounting n Immediate user credit updating according to central Pcounter server application cost policy n Different authentication modes (user name/user name + password/id number/ ID number + PIN) as well as Follow-Me and Secure Printing n Verified individual output limits, user access rights and client code selection for each print and copy session n Convenient management of all Pcounter embedded devices, licenses and software maintenance due to additional console inside the Pcounter application Benefits: n Central control and registration of all embedded Pcounter devices via the Pcounter interface n Quick adaptation and user convenience due to integration into well known bizhub device n Complete up-to-date cost efficiency control of all copy and print activities n Secure printouts for confidential output of crucial documents n Additional costs for external hardware terminals becoming oblivious

4 Pcounter, Features Pcounter wide range of capabilities The Pcounter software suite s large variety of features makes it the ideal solution for budgeting and cost recovery across all sectors within any organisational structure. Features: Fast installation and integration n Server software readily installed in 30 minutes n Instant import of all network printers due to simple server software n All network print jobs can easily be tracked from all workstations (Windows, Mac, Unix/Linux) n Support of both Windows Active directory and Novell Netware servers Print accounting and monitoring n Real-time tracking of all print activities in the network and creation of comprehensive print history without any additional clients needed Copy-, scan- and fax-accounting n With external PayCon terminals or exclusively developed Pcounter embedded in the panel of the supported bizhub devices Cost tracking and recovery n Intelligent price tables for all different output and assigned cost budgets to any user or user group Follow-Me Printing & Secure Printing n Utmost print flexibility and document security due to Follow-Me printing and Secure Printing with both PayCon and Pcounter embedded Reporting n Flexible creation of detailed overviews and reports on users, user groups and evolving costs per day, week or month User quota/rights management n Fast and easy assignment of print and copy credit with real time enforcement to stop when limits are reached Easy charging back of costs n Convenient client billing via pop up windows for charging back costs easily Rule-based printing and load-balancing n Automatic re-routing, deletion and balancing of print jobs to keep the output infrastructure as productive as possible User notifications n Highly flexible user notification of pre-calculated output costs and in case of re-routed print jobs Device support n Supporting all PCL and PS network printers n Optional support of local printers (serial, USB, parallel) n Pcounter embedded in the panels of the sup ported bizhub devices Additional features n LDAP integration n Supporting Windows server clusters n Optional web-based cash collection manage ment PWC and graphical web report PWR

5 Pcounter, Benefits Workflow Message to user Rejected Job Paused/Deleted Jobs Secured Print and/or Copy Accounting Pcounter Print Server Balance Check Rules Released Print Network Printer/MFP Balance Notification User Account Information Server Logging Database Print job analysis, accounting, cost allocation and rule-based printing the Pcounter workflow Benefits: n Fast and easy installation for instant use n Complete and effortless integration into any printer and copier system n Efficient print accounting and monitoring n Central control over evolving print costs make own calculations and separate checking of all individual printer counters unnecessary n Cost tracking and recovery due to central copy output control n Enabling redeployment of print fleet according to accurate information about the actual performance of any output device n Efficient user output limit management n Addressing the green issue faced by all companies by reducing waste n Seamless authentication path from any individual user or user group to the Pcounter interface via Pcounter embedded

6 Pcounter Web Report Pcounter Web Report the graphical interface As a web-based interface to the Pcounter solution, where all tracking and accounting data is stored, the Pcounter Web Report serves as a quick and easy reporting system for Pcounter customers in need of an additional graphic overview with a reliable record of any important information. Transforming relevant information into precise and easy-to-read graphics, the comprehensive and user-friendly Pcounter Web Report is the perfect tool to generate and analyse any complex statistic. With its graphic surface, versatile reporting modules and comprehensive choice of displays, the Pcounter Web Report helps reducing the costs of document production in times of tight budgets and increasing print and copy traffic. Features: n Easy access to all print information as an add-on to the Pcounter n Accessible from any workstation via a web browser n Instant overview of all transactions on a single screen n Comprehensive choice of displays providing a look at statistics from every angle n Instant graphic views with a simple mouse-click on the View Graph key n Detailed analysis and online comparison on printer usage or user activity (including e.g. daily traffic and colour to b/w output ratio) n Choice of cost analysis data (for users, time range or separate devices) Benefits: n Presenting instant reports on all copy and print activities n Providing detailed data, lists and views of any transaction n Enhanced overview for quick accounting information n Instant user-friendly cost analyses n Accessible from anywhere in the network

7 Pcounter Web Cashier Pcounter Web Cashier the finance module Pcounter Web Cashier is an add-on software module for the Pcounter document accounting solution providing flexible account management for the Pcounter server from an easy-to-use web interface. Offering the comprehensive functionality of a cashier and finance software on a single web browser, Pcounter Web Cashier facilitates cash collection and cash management for organisations with large user groups and the resulting extensive print and copy traffic. Being fully compatible with Pcounter, Web Cashier guarantees intuitive usage: all required operation steps remain easy and straightforward, no matter how high the numbers of Pcounter users and their accounts. Features: n Full compatibility with the Pcounter user management n Providing easy access and administration of deposits and withdrawals on any users account n Intuitive browser based GUI ensuring straightforward operation n Cashier interface for external account management n Detailed overview of account transactions and history n Utmost security for all allowed users n Creation of new Pcounter user accounts Benefits: n Easy control and transparency of all transactions from anywhere in the network n Easy-to-use and accessible for non-technical staff (e.g. counter staff in libraries or universities) n Especially useful in cash operation environments and educational organisations where the account management is not done personally by the administrator Free 60 days trial versions for all modules n To convince yourself of the strengths and benefits of Pcounter accounting software you can download a free trial version from konicaminolta.eu. n If you like to see Pcounter Web Report and Pcounter Web Cashier work in your environment, feel free to also download these valuable software enhancements. n Providing their full featureset for 60 days these trial versions will prove their numerous advantages and give you confidence to make a step into a profitable and efficient printing policy!

8 Technical specifications Minimum system requirements: Server Win Server 2003 and bit and 64bit OS supported Cluster support (active/passive) Novell Netware 6.5 or higher CPU and memory sufficient to run the operating systems efficiently Client Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 32bit and 64bit OS supported CPU and memory sufficient to run the operating systems efficiently Supports accounting of print jobs from any network workstation including MAC and Unix clients Browser Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome Opera Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or higher (required for PWR) Technical data Supported on all Microsoft Windows/ Active Directory servers Supported on all Novell Netware and NDPS servers Supports LDAP Supports accounting for any PCL, Postscript, HPGL, Epson ESC/P, ESC/P2, ESC/PAGE, Ricoh RPCS or, Canon BubbleJet and Image Runner printers n The support and availability of the listed specifications and functionalities varies depending on operating systems, applications, network protocols as well as network and system configurations. n Some of the product illustrations contain optional accessories. n Specifications and accessories are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. n Konica Minolta does not warrant that the specifications mentioned will be error-free. n Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks, of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. n All other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged. Your Konica Minolta Business Solutions Partner: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH Europaallee Langenhagen Germany Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) /2011