It’s a simple idea with a huge impact - only print when the user is there to collect it. With secure print release in PaperCut Hive, jobs stay on hold until released at the printer or from a mobile device. That means fewer forgotten pages, less waste, and no sensitive documents left sitting out for others to see. For schools, offices, and anyone new to print management, it’s a small change that brings both security and sustainability into every print job.
Sustainable printing made simple
Reduce print waste, cut costs, and encourage smarter printing - PaperCut Hive makes sustainable printing easy for everyone in your organization.
Secure printing that cuts waste
Take control with print quotas
Uncontrolled printing can lead to spiralling costs and unnecessary waste - especially in busy schools and workplaces. Print quotas in PaperCut Hive put you back in control. Set credit balances for each user and choose whether to restrict printing once their limit runs out. It’s an easy way to manage costs, encourage thoughtful printing, and keep budgets in check.
See where printing waste happens
You can’t manage what you can’t see. PaperCut Hive gives you clear, actionable insights into who’s printing what, when, and how much it’s costing. With reporting and cost tracking, you can spot patterns, surface wasteful behavior, and make smarter decisions that reduce unnecessary printing over time.
Encourage greener choices at the point of print
Sometimes a little reminder goes a long way. PaperCut Hive can give users a friendly nudge to print double-sided or in black and white - right when they release their job, whether from their mobile or at the MFD. It’s an easy, non-intrusive way to promote sustainable habits without slowing anyone down.
Catch mistakes before they hit the printer
We’ve all done it - accidentally sent 1,000 pages to print or selected 50 copies instead of 5. PaperCut Hive’s built-in Safety Net gives users a quick heads-up before anything costly or wasteful hits the printer. It’s a smart, last-minute checkpoint that helps reduce accidental waste and save resources without adding extra steps.
Clean up forgotten print jobs automatically
On average, 12% of print jobs go uncollected - wasting paper, toner, and money. With PaperCut Hive, you can automatically delete unclaimed print jobs after a set period. It’s a simple, set-and-forget way to reduce waste, lighten the load on printers, and keep those recycling bins empty.
Additional waste reduction features
Set smarter print defaults
PaperCut Hive can deploy print drivers with defaults like duplex and black & white already configured - making sustainable choices the norm without users needing to think about it.
Forest Positive printing
Go beyond waste reduction. With PaperCut Grows, you can plant trees based on how much you print - turning your print activity into a Forest Positive force.
Control color and duplex
Apply rules that automatically force 2-sided or black & white printing for selected users. Ideal for cutting color costs in student printing.
Set smarter print defaults
PaperCut Hive can deploy print drivers with defaults like duplex and black & white already configured - making sustainable choices the norm without users needing to think about it.
Forest Positive printing
Go beyond waste reduction. With PaperCut Grows, you can plant trees based on how much you print - turning your print activity into a Forest Positive force.
Control color and duplex
Apply rules that automatically force 2-sided or black & white printing for selected users. Ideal for cutting color costs in student printing.
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Set up print quotas
Give users credit balances and choose how printing is managed when they run out.
Delete print jobs automatically
Automatically clean up unclaimed print jobs and reduce unnecessary waste.
Save money & reduce printing costs
Explore simple ways to prevent printing mistakes and avoid hidden costs.