Print management solutions coordinate all processes that take place between printer hardware and the devices requiring print jobs. These solutions are ideal for enterprise businesses, as they can be used to manage various printing tasks for large networks of printers. For businesses, print management tools ensure that employees’ computers are properly connected to an organization’s printers. These solutions are typically deployed on one device, such as a printer, that can manage the entire network from a single location. A member of the organization’s IT department typically acts as the administrator of this software.
Print management solutions enable users to print and ensure the process is as user-friendly as possible. These platforms can calibrate print jobs by color, size, and layout. They can also assist organizations with the logistical side of printing, such as revealing the cost of print jobs and administering updates to the printing systems. Print management software should integrate with document creation software to print text-based documents.
To qualify for inclusion in the Print Management category, a product must:
Handle user management by role or department
Manage a network of printers
Organize print jobs by color, size, layout, and more
Monitor print queues
Administer updates to printers
Maintain print history and audit logs
Track ink and paper use