PaperCut NG 3.0 release history
PaperCut NG 3.0
Please find release note history for PaperCut NG 3.0 below.
Release history 3
20 October 2002 - PaperCut 3.7
- Advanced Charging Rules: Define per-page costs for standard page sizes.
- Substitution Macros: Added macros for the “Winpopup” deny print job message. Example:
- Automatic Service Start: The PaperCut Service now automatically starts when installed on a secondary server (previously required a server restart or manual intervention).
- Native Windows XP Look and Feel: Available in the client tool. Full Windows XP integration will be added to the Administration Console when Windows .Net Server is released.
26 July 2002 - PaperCut 3.6
- Rule-Based Restrictions: Restrict print jobs by:
- Maximum page size
- Maximum cost
- Document name
- File extension
- Network Group Restrictions: Option to restrict user account imports to selected network groups.
- Improved Active Directory Support.
- Bug Fixes:
- Resolved issue with net charging security group on non-PDC or BDC servers.
- Exporting and Viewing Logs: Option to save the logging database and reports for viewing on other systems.
- Database Security Tune-Up: Runs the Security Wizard to ensure permissions are secure.
- HPGL Plotter Support.
Enterprise Enhancements
- New Access Reports: Printer-based reports. Redesigned reports for greater clarity and conciseness.
- Full logging and reporting for printers without account submission.
- Improved handling of large account numbers.
- Enhanced System Printing Integration.
- Faster account importing.
28 April 2002 - PaperCut 3.5
- Print Charging by Page Area.
- User List Sorting: Sort users by:
- Username
- Pages printed
- MB downloaded
- Improved Server Performance: Enhanced transaction rates under high loads.
- Unicode Support: Enhanced for broader compatibility.
- Net Charging Fix: Resolved issue where malformed proxy log files halted net charging.
Enterprise Features
- Account Import Wizard: Bulk import accounts from plain text files or directory structures. Additional importers (e.g., accounting software integration) can be built upon request.
- Account Scheduling: Automate regular imports to add jobs, clients, or projects to accounts.
- Popup Client Enhancements:
- Customizable preferred account list.
- Account selection history and roaming preferences.
- Improved reliability with local file caching (in case of server reboots).
PaperCut Release Notes
24 February 2002 - PaperCut 3.3
- Cost Definitions: Ability to define different costs based on:
- Color/Grayscale
- Duplex
- Page Size
- Customizable Messages: Customize the “Winpopup” deny printing message.
- Overdraft Settings: Define an allowed “overdraft” on restricted accounts.
- Security Wizard Enhancements: Automatically assigns permissions for Web administration access.
- Enterprise Access Reports: Now display currency as defined in the Regional Settings.
- Copy Count Detection: Improved accuracy for all supported printers.
30 January 2002 - PaperCut 3.2
- HTML Reports: PaperCut Enterprise now includes HTML reports for users without MS Access.
- Security Wizard: Automatically configures security settings.
- Non-English Windows Support: Improved compatibility with non-English versions of Windows.
- Enterprise Account Management: Enhanced account management features for PaperCut Enterprise.
14 January 2002 - PaperCut 3.1.25
- Uninstall Enhancements: The User Inquiry Tool and Enterprise Client are now removed without requiring a restart.
- Buggy Print Drivers Support: Added support for print drivers that raise multiple new document events.
- High-Load Performance: Improved performance under heavy load conditions.
- NTFS Permissions: Security permissions are now assigned automatically during installation.
18 December 2001 - PaperCut 3.1.20
- Bug Fix: Resolved an issue with Auto Scheduling that was broken in version 3.0.
9 December 2001 - PaperCut 3.1
- Enterprise Client Improvements: Enhanced handling of:
- Print server reboots.
- Addition/removal of servers.
- Addition/removal of printers.
- Updated Web Links: All links now direct to www.papercut.com .
- Net Charging Updates: User web access rights now update immediately.
- Streamlined Installation: The “Initial Credit” option is now set in the setup wizard.
13 November 2001 - PaperCut 3.0
- Improved support for KYOCERA printers.
- NEW - Internet bandwidth charging.
- NEW - Enterprise Edition with Account Tracking & Job number charging (for our business users). The Enterprise release extends on the PaperCut 3.0 code base.
- New automatic creation of PCSetup directory. This directory contains pre-configured config file and scripts to assist in automated deployment of client tools.
- Fix bug where reports get cleared when the job log is cleaned
- Enlarged the user and print history dialogs.
- Improved performance under high load. (Increased the static thread pool)