Managed Printing Services (Papercut) 🔗 Copied!

Enables centralized printing with usage tracking and cost recovery.

Service Description

This service provides centralized printing capabilities, including web-based and email printing options. It supports printer usage tracking, user access control, and departmental charge-back or cost recovery. The service simplifies print management while improving visibility and control over printing activity.

Audiences: faculty staff students

How to Request or Use the Service

To request, submit a Jira ticket to the WTS Helpdesk.

What You Need To Use The Service

  • Requires a valid Western ID.
  • Requires a departmental print server.

Service Details


Status:

Active

Service Availability:
24x7: Excluding scheduled maintenance windows
Maintenance Window:

Standard: Sundays 12am - 10am ET; Thursdays 12am - 7am ET

Feedback:
Service Charges:

One time purchase of Release Station license software: approximately $180/station for license and support to the end of the five year contact OR One time purchase of embedded MFD software: approximately $800/MFD for license and support to the end of the five year contract (NOTE: this software includes upgrade support for the term of the Western Papercut contract: to 2020. Renewal of the support only will be required after this time and is expected to be approximately 20% of the original cost of thesoftware/station)

Print queues that print directly do not require additional licensing.

Reimbursement of print revenue to department: Reimbursement will be based on the amount per page paid by the student, less HST remittance and administrative fees based on an agreed upon formula.

Support Contact:

For support, submit a Jira ticket to the WTS Helpdesk.

Documentation:

Provide feedback on the Service Catalogue