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What is the difference between PaperCut NG and PaperCut MF
PaperCut NG and PaperCut MF are separate software products. Both are developed by PaperCut Software and share 98% of the same code base. The difference between the two products can be summarized in brief as follows:
- Use PaperCut NG for an easy to use, cost effective, print tracking and control solution.
- PaperCut MF offers all the same feature as PaperCut NG plus the ability to capture and track off-the-glass copier activity (copy, fax and scan) via hardware-level integration.
Summary
| Feature | PaperCut NG | PaperCut MF |
|---|---|---|
| Supports printers | Y | Y |
| Supports all major operating systems | Y | Y |
| Support printing to networked MFDs | Y | Y |
| Can track and controls off-the-glass usage (copy, fax, scan) | N | Y |
| Can use swipe cards on MFD's for authentication and print release | N | Y |
| Supports secure print release and find-me/pull printing | Limited | Y |
| Can be totally implemented by in-house IT staff | Y | N |
| Unlimited printers at no extra cost | Y | Y |
| Self-download and trial (40-days) | Y | N |
| License cost for each device running embedded software | N/A | Y |
| License cost by number of users | Y | Y |
| Support has to be provided by the local PaperCut reseller | Optional | Y |
| Support for online payment gateways | Y | Y |
| Support for 3rd party payment hardware (e.g. kiosk and pay-stations) | N | Y |
The PaperCut MF FAQ addresses the differences in a little more detail.
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Page last modified on February 17, 2012, at 12:15 AM
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