Print Server Config

As with any application, it is important to ensure that backups are performed regularly. PaperCut NG/MF includes a built-in database export that saves the state of the database to a file. This functionality is designed to complement (not replace) a good system-wide backup process. The export is stored in the industry standard XML format and compressed using the standard ZIP format to reduce disk-space on the server and your backup medium. The use of these open standards ensures that your data is always available and accessible. As PaperCut NG/MF is centrally managed, the only database that requires backup is on the Application Server. Secondary print servers and Site

Plan your PaperCut Application Server Migration “I’m a Systems Administrator about to set up a new print server on a newer/different operating system and I want to know how to migrate the PaperCut Application Server. What are the best steps to take?” Our best server migration advice Read this article end-to-end before you start. Do the Preparation Checklist tasks first. Schedule downtime and perform the Cutover Checklist tasks when you are ready to transition to the new server. Have a backup plan and be ready to revert to the old server in an emergency. To keep things simple give the new PaperCut server the same IP address and Hostname as the old one (but

“Help! I’m a Windows print server administrator and I want to copy all of my printers and drivers to a new Windows print server. What’s the fastest and best way to do this?” Migrating or Backing up your Windows Print Server Did you know that since Windows Server 2008 R2, you can use Microsoft’s Print Management Console to take a backup of your print server or migrate all of your print queues, drivers, and most ports to a new server? One “gotcha” to keep in mind is that this tool can only migrate certain types of printer ports like Standard

Windows Connection Limit “We’re looking to set up PaperCut and we want to cut costs by not paying for a Windows server license. Can we install PaperCut on spare Windows Home or Pro computer that we have nearby?” QCan you install PaperCut on a non-server edition of Windows? For our more indie PaperCut users, it’s quite a common practice to use a run-of-the-mill Windows PC to act as your PaperCut Server initially because you have as a small number of end-users who are Printing via PaperCut NG or MF. However, the moment your office starts to boom and you need to expand your headcount, there’s a good chance you may run into