An In-Depth Look at Secure Print Compliance and MPD Software

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An In-Depth Look at Secure Print Compliance and MPD Software




My Print Delivery (MPD) utilizes existing print experiences provided by:Traditional systems: Citrix/RDS, Applications, Windows, Unix, Linux, others New systems: submit via email/attachments and phone/tablet apps. Jobs captured/held: virtual secure print release repository on print serverUsers authenticate at printer of their choiceRelease jobs via various methodologies; card readers, phones, tablets, embedded solutions in printers, release stations, etc.Jobs held in virtual secure print release repository on OM Plus print serverWhat is My Print Delivery?




Its the lawRegulatory compliance, HIPAA, PIV, CACOrganizational InformationReports, Financials, Marketing, Products, Designs, Checks, InvoicesPersonal information,Patient medical info, Client Financial informationMany others.

SECURITY Reasons Why You Need My Print Delivery




Mobile work force requires flexible mobile printingLiberate documents from specific devicesDont have to know printers names, numbers, locationsPrint where and when it is convenientWork around down/busy printersSupport legacy applications/printing that dont support VDI roaming sessionsSupport BYOD/consumerization & expectationsAttract good employees with modern work place

MOBILITY Reasons Why You Need My Print Delivery




Drive printed pages out of environmentParadigm shift: Just in Time vs. Just in CaseReduce wasted time sorting through clutter of unclaimed documentsReduce return trips/re-prints: walk away jobsReduces paper, toner, wear, power, coolingReduce wasted space necessary to store documents around shared printers

COST SAVINGS Reasons Why You Need My Print Delivery




Easy decision: normally balancing act of stake holder economic concerns vs. environmentCost saving initiatives correlate with reduced carbon footprint (reduced printing: paper, toner, power, cooling space)Responsible organizations going GreenCustomers want to/required to do business with Green organizations

GO GREEN Reasons Why You Need My Print Delivery




OM Plus Delivery ManagerJobs held in virtual, secure print release queuePrint JobsPrint Job SubmittalSubmit jobs to central Virtual Print Release queue through normal print experience or via email

Embedded Print ReleaseCard tap or manual authenticationInterface in LCD ScreenSelection of jobs/functionsSmart Phone Print ReleaseScan barcode for authentication/printer IDSelect/Release jobs via Browser session in phoneHybrid View Print Release Card tap for authentication & printer IDSelect/Release jobs via iPad Browser session in VMware View virtual desktop sessionSimple Card Reader Print ReleaseCard tap for authentication & releaseNo interfaceLDAP/OM Plus authenticationPrint Release StationsManual authenticationChoose printer if multiple choicesSelect/Release jobs/functions via Browser sessionMy Print Delivery Methodologies




Simply swipe card and jobs print.

No interface necessary

Ethernet proximity card reader

Any network printer

Surrogate permissions

Medium securityCard Swipe Print Release




Authentication via:Username Pin/PasswordCard swipe (USB card reader attached to printer)Utilize menu in front panel to:SelectRelease Reprint RedirectPurgeRedirect to non print release printerSurrogate permissionsMedium securityEmbedded Application Print Release




Print IDRequires mobile browser and cameraShoot barcode for printer ID. Smart device associated with user and transmits information to print serverPrint server sends job list to browser I/F on smart deviceSelect, release, reprint, redirect, purgeAny network printerSurrogate permissionsMedium securitySmart Device Print Release




Portable device, tablet, phone, netbook

Open OM Plus browser session on portable device

Card swipe identifies user and printer.

OM Plus associates user/printer with user browser session and transmits job list to browser session

Select, release, reprint, redirect, purge

Any network printer

Surrogate permissions

High securityVDI Print Release with Control Roaming




Select, Redirect, Reprint, PurgeScheduled job purgesSurrogate PermissionsSelf-populating authentication table, no db Compatible with AD/LDAPAudit Records, who, what, when, where Card Readers: USB, Ethernet, CAC, PIV Smart Phones: iPhones, Android, Windows Mobile, Black Berry, browserTablets, Pads, Netbooks, Laptop, browserPrint Release Workstations, browserPrint Servers, Windows, UNIX, LinuxNo client software required

My Print Delivery Solution Summary




Common GUI I/F, UNIX/Linux/WindowsCentral Admin/Support of queues/jobsTrouble shooting toolset with loggingCentral queue repository, define onceReliable, Manageable, Traceable deliveryBenefitsPrint usage, audit dataRedirect, reprint, LB, FO, confirmationAutomated alert notificationOM Plus Benefits




Better Performance and ScalabilityLoad Balancing across Servers/PrintersMy Print DeliveryTray commands if necessaryTransforms such as PDF>PS if requiredHigh Availability Servers/PrintersMore benefitsOM Plus Benefits

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An In-Depth Look at Secure Print Compliance and MPD Software