The document discusses the limitations of native OS print spooling systems, particularly in high-volume environments, highlighting issues such as lack of bi-directional communication, failover capabilities, and reliable troubleshooting tools. It introduces OM Plus as a solution that enhances print throughput by managing print jobs effectively with features like multi-threading, page-level failover, and load balancing across devices. Additionally, it offers various product options and support services to address the needs of businesses seeking reliable print management solutions.

1. Print Throughput and
OS Spooling Limitations
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2. The Importance of Print Throughput
 Organizations with high volume
print requirements are susceptible
to:
 print interruptions
 lost jobs
 missed deadlines
 Native (OS based) spooling
systems have significant limitations
in the high volume, mission critical
environment.
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3. OS Print Spooling Limitations
 The built-in print spooler used by your operating system is limited in many
ways:
 no bi-directional communications capabilities
 no print confirmation
 limited trouble shooting tools
 no reprint
 no fail-over
 no user friendly monitor
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4. OS Print Spooling Limitations
 In addition, there are scalability and reliability issues with these native
spooling systems, especially in Windows.
 Should an error occur jobs spooled through native OS spooling systems
can become jammed with jobs stacked behind the offending document.
 Throughput issues cause organizations to miss deadlines and impacts
performance.
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5. Maximize Print Throughput with OM Plus
There is no need to be limited by the native spooling system, miss
deadlines and impact the business result.
If the user need is to increase print throughput, OM Plus can help.
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6. OM Plus Throughput Features
 OM Plus ingests the jobs at the operating system level and keeps them in
the system.
 OM Plus performs the print spooling functions
and delivers the jobs the print devices.
 OM Plus is multi threaded and capable
of performing multiple print spooling activities
in parallel.
 Should one job fail the remaining jobs deliveries
are not affected.
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7. OM Plus Throughput Features
 OM Plus has a page level fail-
over system to route jobs to a
backup printer should the primary
device incur problems.
 OM Plus can be set up to
automatically load balance jobs
across multiple devices to
increase throughput.
 OM Plus is robust and highly
scalable and provides a system-
wide view of print jobs and print
devices in the system.
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8. Maximize Your Print Throughput
 OM Plus has numerous user interfaces to choose from including thick
client, browser based interfaces, and even a dashboard for multi server
implementations.
 Don’t let your business suffer from throughput delays any longer. Try OM
Plus from Plus Technologies today!
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9. Even More Print Solutions from Plus
 OM Plus DM = Delivery Manager
+ Advanced Delivery and Confirmation of Print Jobs (Spooler)
+ Management of queues
+ Value Add Functions eg. – Secure Print Release, Failover, Load Balancing, Redirect, Restart,
Bundling, Bursting, Tray Mgmt, Audit, Throughput Enhancement, etc
 OM Plus FM = Fleet Manager
+ Consumable Management
+ Device Alerts
+ Device Meters
 OM Plus RM = Report Manager
+ Electronic Report Distribution
+ Virtual Bursting
+ Archiving
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10. Support and Licensing
 Multiple Licensing Pricing Models - Examples
 ILF – one time fee
 Subscription – 36 months
 Usage Based – on # of printers
 Custom Licensing – large opportunities
 Free Customer Evaluation
 30 Day Trials
 Support
 Direct access to technician
 5 x 12 hrs per day (standard)
 7 x 24 available
 Annual support renewals
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11. Plus Tech Contact Information
 Telephone
 Toll free in North America 877-899-7587
 Local 937-847-0614
 Email
 Contactus@plustechnologies.com
 Web Site
 www.plustechnologies.com
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