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Print queue set up on Windows - forgotten task!

When using release stations or account selection pop-ups it is recommended to secure the print queue so that users do not have permission to pause/resume documents in the queue. This allows PaperCut to have full control of documents without interference from users. To do this:

  1. Log onto the server hosting the printers as an Administrator.
  2. Open the printer configuration screen: Start → Printers
  3. Right-click a printer and select Properties.
  4. Select the Security tab.
  5. Select the CREATOR OWNER user and un-check the Manage Documents permission.

  6. Press the OK button.
  7. Perform these steps for each of the monitored printers.

This task is Step 2 in the installation manual, however is often forgotten: http://www.papercut.com/products/ng/manual/ch-installation.html#ch-installation-win-print-queue-conf

A Windows 2008 server tip from one of our customers (Chris), is to use Server Manager, navigate to the Print Management Console and globally set the security permissions by right-clicking the Print Server(s) → Properties → Security and editing the permissions there

Categories: Administration, Security

Keywords: hold / release, rights, initial set up, step, miss, missed, queue resume print, right-click resume, job

Page last modified on March 05, 2013, at 07:53 PM

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