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FEATURES |
Net2Printer |
IPP |
PrintOn |
PrintMe |
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Summary
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Net2Printer is a software-only solution to Internet printing. Senders &
recipients print directly to other Net2Printer users’ printers, without
application or printer driver requirements or network infrastructure issues.
Real-time printing, as if the sender were printing locally.
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Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) requires the investment of IPP-enabled printers,
printer drivers, and static IP addresses, or Win2000 Print servers. Accounts for
fewer than 5% of the total universe of computer-peripheral printers
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A directory service of subscribing IPP-enabled printers that allow subscribers to
print to IPP-enabled printers made available to receive documents through the PrinterOn
network. Non IPP printers require hardware implementation of PrinterOn Focus server
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A hardware solution to remote printing. Users rent PrintMe stations which attach to a
printer and assign a printer ID to the printer, accessible by other PrintMe users.
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Prints to NON-IPP printers
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Yes |
No |
With PrinterOn Focus print server |
Yes |
Prints to printers connected to Internet via computer with Dynamic IP Address
(Greater than 95% of total printers)
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Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Infrastructure required
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Windows-compatible PC, any printer peripheral, Internet connection, andNet2Printer
software
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IPP-enabled printerStatic IP address,Internet connection, or Win2000 Print server
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IPP requirements plus:Listing in PrinterOn directory, PrinterOn print server for non-IPP
printers
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PrintMe hardware device, Static IP address, and Internet connection
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Printer specific drivers required
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No |
Yes, for each recipient printer
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No |
No |
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Supports all computer peripheral printers
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Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Setup Requirements
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Small software download and simple installation (sender and recipient)
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Network administrator
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Registration in PrinterOn directory, and installation of print server (recipient)
installation of PrintWhere driver (sender)
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Rental and installation of PrintMe hardware device (recipient) and printer driver
(sender)
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Print to new users with Email notification
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Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Store and Forward of Documents
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Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Encryption of transmitted document
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Yes, 128 bit encryption available for all users
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Requires IPP 1.1 compliant printer
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Gold members only (requires IPP 1.1 compliant printer)
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No |
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Digital Certificate support
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Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Cost to receive documents
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Always free to receive documents
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Cost of implementing an IPP-enable infrastructure
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$595 for first printer, $695 for second printer, plus Focus server costs
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$995 per year per printer
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Cost to send documents
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$49.95 per year
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$0 |
$0 to 30 per year
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$0 |
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Build business applications and VAR solutions
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Yes. Communicate directly with consumers, vendors, suppliers, etc.
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Intra-company only. Too expensive to implement for consumers.
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Hotel applications only to date. Limited otherwise.
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Hotel applications only to date. Limited otherwise.
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Terminal Server Application
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Yes. Print back to local network printers. No drivers required on Server.
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Limited to IPP-solutions.
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No |
No |
