This is arguably the most beloved feature for security-conscious organizations. A user sends a job to a virtual queue, then walks to any authorized printer in the building, authenticates via a badge or PIN, and releases the job. The "Full 13" version eliminates the "print and forget" problem—unreleased jobs are automatically purged after a configurable timeout.
While exact pricing varies by region and reseller, PrinterAdmin Full 13 is typically licensed per printer or per user (concurrent). Expect the following brackets:
Always request a quote from an authorized distributor for exact figures. Printeradmin Print Job Manager Full 13
Step 1: Prepare the Database
Create an empty database named PrinteradminDB on your SQL instance. Grant the server machine account full rights.
Step 2: Run the Installer
Download the Printeradmin_Full_13_Setup.exe. Run as Administrator. Select "Full Installation (Server + Web Console + Database scripts)" . This is arguably the most beloved feature for
Step 3: Configure the Service Account
Create a domain service account (e.g., svc_printeradmin). Give it "Log on as a service" rights and "Manage printers" privilege on all print servers.
Step 4: Discover Printers
Navigate to http://your-server:8080. Use the Discovery Wizard to scan your IP ranges. It will automatically pull SNMP data (toner, status) from supported printers (HP, Canon, Ricoh, Xerox, Kyocera). Always request a quote from an authorized distributor
Step 5: Deploy Client Agents You have two options:
Step 6. Create Your First Rule Go to Policies > New Policy. Name it "Student B&W Duplex". Set condition: User group = Students. Action: Force Duplex = On, Force Color = Off, Limit pages per job = 20.
Step 7. Enable Secure Release On your supported printers (or via a virtual queue), install the release station. Configure card readers (HID, iClass) or the mobile app.