PaperCut User Client configuration

In a clustered environment the behavior of PaperCut NG/MF on the workstations is identical to that of a non-clustered environment. The one exception, however, is in terms of configuration - configure the clients to connect to the Virtual Server rather than directly connecting to a node (i.e. make the network connections via virtual server's designated IP address). The changes necessary are:

1. Update User ClientThe User Client tool is an add-on that resides on a user's desktop. It allows users to view their current account balance via a popup window, provides users with the opportunity to confirm what they are about to print, allows users to select shared accounts via a popup, if administrators have granted access to this feature, and displays system messages, such as the "low credit" warning message or print policy popups.'s configuration file config.properties with the Virtual Server's details. Edit the files using Notepad or equivalent and repeat this for each node.

   The client and Release StationPrint Release Stations place a print job on hold and allow users to release it when required. Often a Release Station is a dedicated PC terminal located next to the printers, however, Release Stations can take other forms such as a web browser based interface. Some common examples where Release Stations can be used include secure printing, approved printing, and authentication. In a secure printing environment jobs are only printed when the user arrives at the print area and confirms his or her identity. This ensures the user is there to collect the job and other users can't "accidentally" collect the document. In some organizations it may be appropriate to hold jobs until they are approved by selected individuals. A good example would be a teacher approving printing on an expensive color printer. Hold/Release queues can be used as a form of authentication in an unauthenticated environment. Users must authenticate prior to releasing their jobs allowing PaperCut NG to confirm their identity. programs are located in the directories:

   • [app-path]/client/

   • [app-path]/release/

   These directories contain configuration files that instruct the client to the whereabouts of the server. Update the IP address and the server name in the following set of files to the Virtual Server's details (Name and IP address):

   • [app-path]/client/win/config.properties

   • [app-path]/client/linux/config.properties

   • [app-path]/client/mac/PCClient.app/Contents/Resources/config.properties

   • [app-path]/release/connection.properties

2. Ensure that any URLs pointing to PaperCut NG/MF's web administration and user interfaces - https://[server]:9192/admin and https://[server]:9192/user - use the virtual server's name.

   For example, any links on the organization's intranet site or links supplied to other SysAdmins.