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The client tool is an optional software component that runs on users' workstations. It is not required to track printing because PaperCut tracks printing at the server-side. The user client provides services to users that enhance the print tracking experience, such as, user balance, print confirmation and notification messages.

In a Windows Environment, the pc-client.exe component (\\server\PCCinet\win\pc-client.exe) may be run from a network share rather than installed locally on the machine, this way administrator never have to worry about updating the clients when the application is updated.

When running the client:

• Display the user's printing Credit/Balance in real-time
• Provides a convenient link to open the user web interface
• Assist in message delivery, such as "printing denied" messages
• Provides access to advanced features such as the ability to allocate print jobs to shared/group accounts

The balance window of the user client tool

The client tool does not need to be installed as it can be deployed with zero-install methods that run directly from a network share. It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux desktops.

User client low balance notification message

Print notifications

When a user prints PaperCut may optionally display a popup with print job information including number of pages, color/grayscale information, the job's cost and its document name. Users verify the print job and can choose to print or cancel it. This process reduces waste by reducing the number of incorrect/accidental print jobs.

The confirmation popup

Print account selection

Some organizations may which to track printing at a more detailed level than just by user. The client software allows users to charge printing to shared accounts. Examples include:

• Staff in a school charging to department or faculty accounts
• Businesses allocating printing to cost centers, projects or clients

The account selection popup

The advanced account selection popup

ecoprintQ has deployed PaperCut in organizations connecting 3,000 + workstations to the Papercut Application Server with a Zero Client installation deployment strategy. We can assist during implementation supporting you with a script that satisfies this type of installation in a Windows Environment.

For Mac and Linux workstations running the client do require a Local install. The client can be made part of the image before deploying to the machines.