Print management - restriction on copies etc

[SteveB_NI]

At present our set up is Win 7 clients, and Server 2008r2 back-end. For the past number of years I've bought into Printer Management software to limit students printing credits etc. This is vastly becoming non-cost effective - our students only print when required, and the cost of the management software outweighs the cost savings in my opinion.

 

Is there any built in / open source software I can use for the basic 2 functions:

1. limit copy count - to 2 max etc.

2. produce print reports - who printed to what printer?

 

Not happy with our current printing management provider - for the reporting is hit or miss etc.

 

Thanks

[chazzy2501]

I was able to limit prints using the software on the print itself. We have sharp MFP but I imagine all major printer brands have print groups and users limitations. I also get reports from the printers directly as well but this is per printer so it's a 40 minute task every 3 months.

[SteveB_NI]

Thanks - I was doing some research, and PaperCut Print Logger meets our needs completely with regard to reporting usage of printers, where from, and who by.

 

I'll look into the restrictions imposed on the actual devices - never thought about that thanks!

[chazzy2501]

I didn't know about that print logger software!