Using the NDD Print Agent

Introduction to the Features of the NDD Print Agent for macOS

As described in the Welcome Guide, the NDD Print Agent for macOS manages the entire printing cycle — from the initial request to the actions taken after the job is sent to the printer.

The NDD Print Agent for macOS offers a set of 10 key features, which are described in detail on the following page. Below is a brief description:

  1. Credit View – Track available printing credits.

  2. Printing and Restrictions – Manage blocks, alerts, and applicable restrictions.

  3. Print Authentication – Require login (username/password or PIN) before releasing the job.

  4. Document Hold – Hold the job for later printing, with secure release.

  5. Contingency – Alternatives when there is no communication with the server.

  6. Print Purpose – Classify the job as corporate or personal.

  7. Watermark – Insert text or a tracking code into documents.

  8. Cost reduction – Convert color prints to black-and-white and simplex to duplex.

  9. Document title change – Rename the file for reporting purposes.

  10. Print redirection – Switch printers if the connection fails.

Next, we will describe each of the functions mentioned above in detail.