Implementing a central Printing-Managed System is a key aspect of Sustainable IT Practices and Green Technology Initiatives. This system is designed to reduce paper waste and support environmental sustainability goals. It centralizes control over all printing activities, creating an efficient, eco-friendly approach to managing school-wide printing needs.
Print quotas and User Authentication to encourage responsible usage. Each user authenticates before printing, reducing unnecessary prints and instilling accountability for individual paper use. Automated Print Release Stations ensure that print jobs are only released when the user is physically present at the printer. This feature, often called "secure print release," minimizes the number of uncollected print jobs, reducing wasted paper from accidental or forgotten print jobs and tracking and Reporting Capabilities through detailed tracking that allows for monitoring paper and ink usage across departments. Students and faculty are encouraged to share and access documents digitally, eliminating the need to print and store physical copies.