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The leading print management solution
Technology Stack
Embedded
Software
Web
Reports
Touch Pad
Terminal
Mobile APP
Secure
Copy Control
PC Station
Quick Print
(Scan via embedded)
Pull Printing
Network ID – ID Number - ID Card - Biometric
Development
ePayments
Custom
Integration
Kiosks
Mobile
Printing
Web
Cashier
XPR
Software
Print Room
Pcounter CORE
Accounting – Reporting – Alerts - Rules – Messaging – Web Utilities
Free Quota – Charge Back – Client Billing – Charging – Guest Users
Print and Copy Management
Flexible Access Control
ID Card Production
Local
Printers
Pcounter Core
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Accounting – track and log who printed, what, where and when
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Reporting – detailed reports with flexible output options
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Printer Management - Real time print alerting e.g. errors, paper, toner etc
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Rules/policy enforcement based on print job criteria
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PC Notifications – advise users of what they are about to print
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Automated quota management for free print and charging environments
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Department code analysis for charge-back to cost centres
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Charge selected users for some or all print activity
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Simply enable guest user printing, tracking, accounting and charging
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Charge-back to the user / department Pcounter account from any point of sale!
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Pcounter web utilities – WebPrint, Report, Cashier, Balance check, Teacher Release
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New Developments: Point of Sale (PoS) & Pcounter Mobile Print Release
e.g. colour, duplex, page / copy counts
Technical Data
Speed – Precision - Efficiency
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Download, install and configure within an hour
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Supports virtually all network print devices
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)
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
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Monitor and
account for all printing
from within
your organisation
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
• Print room
• Multi-function
• Network laser
• Local
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Enforce, review
and renew
Over 50 pre-configured reports
Messaging
Extensive filtering and output options e.g. straight to Excel
Free Quota
Summary, Detailed and Statement
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
Detailed accounting reports for pay to print environments
Customise reports and save as favourites
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Printer alert
management
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
Accounting
Reporting
Eliminate waste
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
Print only what you
need to
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Enable messaging
to prevent printing
blind and more…
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
Print only what you
need to
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Easy to manage
sophisticated
quotas
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
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Two wallets
Automation
Low balance limits
Notifications
Integration
Accounting
Pay to print
environments
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
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Take cash over the counter
Delegate cashier responsibility
Accounting and deposits made reports
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Departmental
accounting
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
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Job confirmation
Two tier codes
Associate codes
Custom logo
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Professional
services
Rules
Messaging
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
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Manual entry
Search
Job confirmation
Two tier codes
Custom logo
Accounting
Reporting
Alerts
Rules
Messaging
Want to allow
guest users to
print on your
network?
Free Quota
Charging
Charge Back
Client Billing
Guest Users
Web Utilities
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Simple creation
Free print or pay to print
Print and copy like any other user
Associate ID cards
Simultaneous with known users
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
Pcounter Web Reports
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Graphical, scheduled (email or folder), web based, and analysis for non IT staff
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Dashboard for quick insights into usage
Simple advanced report designer
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Environmental Green reports
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End user portal, check own print, copy, scan and monetary transactions
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Easy to use helpdesk interface for staff (for refunds etc)
Pcounter Web Cashier
• Web-based Pcounter account management - deposit, charge, set balances
• Users can be defined with varying rights of access
• VAT management possible with variable rates
• Receipt printing (receipts can be customised)
• View and manage print transaction history - search, report, export
• Create and manage Pcounter user accounts e.g. guests
• Quick and easy to install, setup and implement
Browser based administration – over counter payments, print receipts, guest
user creation
Payment Options
In Person – Pcounter cashier software
e-Payments
Cash value loaders
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Chip + PIN option
Note and coin options
ID card support
Touch screen option
Receipt printer option
DDA compliant
Secure credit/debit
card transactions
via web portal
Pcounter Pull Printing
“pull” your print jobs to any device on the network…
Pcounter
Server
o Security / confidential output
o Flexibility & productivity
o Eliminate waste
20% Saving!
o Rationalise devices
o Reduce costs
What are the Pull Printing options?
Pcounter Station Software – PC based release
Secure Print (ID Card / Biometrics)
NEW Pcounter Mobile App
Pcounter Touchpad Terminal
Pcounter Embedded Software
Embedded
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The Pcounter embedded client runs on the latest supported MFP operating system
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Secure login before access and document release
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Eliminate waste, view job properties then print only what you need to
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Continuity, collect jobs from any device (pull printing)
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Quota / Charge for print, copy, scan
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Simple Departmental charging and / or client billing support
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Restrict user permission to MFP features e.g. colour copy
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Auto populate scan destinations (send to email address and / or folder location)
Touch Pad Terminal
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The Pcounter Touch Pad connects to the network and MFP interface
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Secure login before access and document release
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Eliminate waste, view job properties then print only what you need to
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Continuity, collect jobs from any device (pull printing)
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Quota / Charge for print, copy
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Simple Departmental charging and / or client billing support
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Multiple login options available
Authentication Options
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Username with / without Password
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Id Number with / without PIN
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ID Card – work with all major types
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Biometrics – integration with leading biometric identity management solutions
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Simultaneous login options exist e.g. Card or Username/Password
Pcounter Mobile App
Users download the print release app from the App Store or iTunes
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Register against AD account
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Check Pcounter balance
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Secure ‘Pull Printing’
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Select printer, view job cost and pages
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Release or delete print jobs
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Scan barcode for quick printer select
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Encrypted communication
Who needs Pcounter?
Thank You, Questions & Answers
For download link, demonstration
or more information
Email:
solutions@altman.co.uk
CALL: 0113 273 0300