We have many users. We would like to avoid opening user accounts manually at multi-functional devices and the server.
The SafeQ user subsystem can use either an internal database and/or can be connected to other existing user resources (such as ActiveDirectory, NDS or LDAP). Thanks to its modularity and flexibility, a new user module may be programmed efficiently to enable a connection to any other user resource (either system or database).
Can we account only the actually printed pages as well as based on toner coverage?
SafeQ enables the accounting of the exact number of actually printed pages (online print and copy accounting) as well as accounting based on toner coverage per page. By combining these two terms, we come to the term "accurate accounting", i.e. the provision of accurate accounting of every single pixel printed.
We have an attendance system and would like to use our chip cards for access to printers and copiers.
Utilize the same cards as are already in use elsewhere. Just as SafeQ enables customisations, the SafeQ Terminal offers a wide range of supported card readers and connections of entirely new types. A uniform interface for the connection of the reader makes a connection of almost any type possible.
What information concerning printing can be monitored? We would like to receive regular reports by email. Is it possible?
The SafeQ print solution offers the monitoring of printed, copied and scanned pages and faxes, with details of single users, cost centres or machines. Outputs can be monitored on network printers, multi-functional devices and also local (table) printers and plotters.
How can we allocate costs for three departments that use the same multi-functional device?
SafeQ accounts printing and copying and takes care of the proper cost allocation accordingly. Therefore, there is no longer the need to record each cartridge and/or paper package provided to a user.
How can we make sure the print queue is printed only when the user is at the printer?
Secured printing, also called "postponed print" or "pull print", is a feature which allows you to actually print out your documents only when you authorise yourself with the SafeQ terminal at the printer. And more, your documents will be available at any compatible printer in the system.
The optimization of the entire printing environment requires a substantial investment. When can we expect a return on our investment?
To reduce costs of the print environment and to make possible the centralisation of a larger number of printers belong among the main reasons why companies and institutions procure print solutions. After SafeQ installation, companies and corporations achieve printing cost savings of 20 to 30 percent, and the return on investment into the whole print solution ranges from 0.8 to 1.1 years.
One of the most important tasks for SafeQ in the education segment is the ability to charge certain users for printing and copying. Whether you need to handle accounts and balances inside SafeQ (and possibly connect other systems to the SafeQ Credit Subsystem) or you wish to utilize another system to hold the accounts, SafeQ is able to do it all. Hence SafeQ allows the use of card access to printers and copiers within the framework of one card for many purposes.
The SafeQ Credit system provides many ways to manage accounts, including web-based access, dedicated Windows application and a recharging automat with a strongbox.
The implementation of SafeQ is very often perceived as a coming of freedom. There is no longer the need to visit copy-centres with limited opening hours and/or to wait in queues.
A major focus is on providing basic services (e.g. printing and copying) at a reasonable price to every student, while reserving full control for the school administration.
