PaperCut MF

What PaperCut MF is

PaperCut MF is self-hosted software for managing print, copy, fax, and scan activity on multifunction devices. It can hold print jobs until a user verifies their identity at a printer, and administrators can set print and copy quotas, manage shared accounts, and track per-page costs. Integrated Scanning sends documents to email, home or network folders, and cloud connectors such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive.

Administrators can review centralized job logs and more than 60 built-in reports. The product also offers over 100 integrations for payment gateways, document storage, and accounting systems, plus APIs with web services and command-line options for languages including Python, Java, JavaScript, and Go. PaperCut MF supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, and web access. It is designed for organizations ranging from five users to 500,000 or more. The product is based in Melbourne, Australia, and its maker was founded in 1998. Pricing starts at $1.90/user/mo, and a 40-day trial is available through an authorized PaperCut partner.

Who it suits

PaperCut MF suits organizations that need centralized control over printing and multifunction device activity, including quotas, secure job release, and reporting. Its range of integrations, platforms, and stated scale may also suit organizations with varied systems or large user populations.

Limits

There is no free plan. The available trial lasts 40 days; PaperCut MF licensing requires a custom quote through an authorized partner and is based on devices running embedded MF software.

Getting started

1. Visit the PaperCut MF website.
2. Contact an authorized PaperCut partner for a new installation or trial.
3. Ask the partner for a PaperCut MF quote; licensing is based on devices running embedded MF software.
4. Use the 40-day trial if arranged through an authorized partner.

Verdict

Choose PaperCut MF if your organization needs self-hosted management for multifunction device activity, secure print release, quotas, and centralized reporting. Its starting price is $1.90/user/mo, but the PaperCut MF plan requires a custom quote through an authorized partner, and there is no free plan.