Print Throughput and OS Spooling Limitations
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The document discusses the limitations of native OS print spooling systems, particularly in high-volume environments, highlighting issues such as lack of bi-directional communication, failover capabilities, and reliable troubleshooting tools. It introduces OM Plus as a solution that enhances print throughput by managing print jobs effectively with features like multi-threading, page-level failover, and load balancing across devices. Additionally, it offers various product options and support services to address the needs of businesses seeking reliable print management solutions.
Print Throughput and OS Spooling Limitations
- 1. Print Throughput and OS Spooling Limitations Plus Technologies LLC Company Confidential - Copyright 2011 2012
- 2. The Importance of Print Throughput Organizations with high volume print requirements are susceptible to: print interruptions lost jobs missed deadlines Native (OS based) spooling systems have significant limitations in the high volume, mission critical environment. Plus Technologies LLC Company Confidential - Copyright 2011 2012
- 3. OS Print Spooling Limitations The built-in print spooler used by your operating system is limited in many ways: no bi-directional communications capabilities no print confirmation limited trouble shooting tools no reprint no fail-over no user friendly monitor Plus Technologies LLC Company Confidential - Copyright 2011 2012
- 4. OS Print Spooling Limitations In addition, there are scalability and reliability issues with these native spooling systems, especially in Windows. Should an error occur jobs spooled through native OS spooling systems can become jammed with jobs stacked behind the offending document. Throughput issues cause organizations to miss deadlines and impacts performance. Plus Technologies LLC Company Confidential - Copyright 2011 2012
- 5. Maximize Print Throughput with OM Plus There is no need to be limited by the native spooling system, miss deadlines and impact the business result. If the user need is to increase print throughput, OM Plus can help. Plus Technologies LLC Company Confidential - Copyright 2011 2012
- 6. OM Plus Throughput Features OM Plus ingests the jobs at the operating system level and keeps them in the system. OM Plus performs the print spooling functions and delivers the jobs the print devices. OM Plus is multi threaded and capable of performing multiple print spooling activities in parallel. Should one job fail the remaining jobs deliveries are not affected. Plus Technologies LLC Company Confidential - Copyright 2011 2012
- 7. OM Plus Throughput Features OM Plus has a page level fail- over system to route jobs to a backup printer should the primary device incur problems. OM Plus can be set up to automatically load balance jobs across multiple devices to increase throughput. OM Plus is robust and highly scalable and provides a system- wide view of print jobs and print devices in the system. Plus Technologies LLC Company Confidential - Copyright 2011 2012
- 8. Maximize Your Print Throughput OM Plus has numerous user interfaces to choose from including thick client, browser based interfaces, and even a dashboard for multi server implementations. Don’t let your business suffer from throughput delays any longer. Try OM Plus from Plus Technologies today! Plus Technologies LLC Company Confidential - Copyright 2011 2012
- 9. Even More Print Solutions from Plus OM Plus DM = Delivery Manager + Advanced Delivery and Confirmation of Print Jobs (Spooler) + Management of queues + Value Add Functions eg. – Secure Print Release, Failover, Load Balancing, Redirect, Restart, Bundling, Bursting, Tray Mgmt, Audit, Throughput Enhancement, etc OM Plus FM = Fleet Manager + Consumable Management + Device Alerts + Device Meters OM Plus RM = Report Manager + Electronic Report Distribution + Virtual Bursting + Archiving Plus Technologies LLC Company Confidential - Copyright 2011 2012
- 10. Support and Licensing Multiple Licensing Pricing Models - Examples ILF – one time fee Subscription – 36 months Usage Based – on # of printers Custom Licensing – large opportunities Free Customer Evaluation 30 Day Trials Support Direct access to technician 5 x 12 hrs per day (standard) 7 x 24 available Annual support renewals Plus Technologies LLC Company Confidential - Copyright 2011 2012
- 11. Plus Tech Contact Information Telephone Toll free in North America 877-899-7587 Local 937-847-0614 Email Contactus@plustechnologies.com Web Site www.plustechnologies.com Plus Technologies LLC Company Confidential - Copyright 2011 2012