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PaperCut NG 3.0 release history

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PaperCut NG 3.0

Please find release note history for PaperCut NG 3.0 below.

Release history 3

01 Mar, 2001

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)