Print Manager Plus review
Detailed print accounting and policy control for Windows-centered organizations.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Print Manager Plus is print-management software for organizations that need to audit print activity, control costs, enforce quotas, restrict printing, and verify or release print jobs. It is positioned for small businesses, educational institutions, governments, banks, libraries, and larger enterprises. Its fit is strongest for Windows-centered environments that need detailed accounting across users, groups, organizational units, printers, clients, or projects.
Pricing is structured around annual Windows Server licenses. Small Business Edition costs $495 per Windows Server license and supports up to 35 users and five printers per print server. Enterprise Edition supports unlimited users and unlimited shared printers on each purchased print-server license, with annual prices ranging from $1,295 for 1–4 licenses to $695 for 201–300 licenses. The product’s accounting focus extends beyond basic tracking: usage, cost, savings, and environmental reports are available, along with client and project billing. These controls make the paid structure easier to evaluate for organizations that need quotas, policy enforcement, and chargeback-style reporting rather than simple printer sharing.
Platform fit is centered on Windows Server and Windows Workstation, with a web portal, iOS, Android, Chromebook, Surface, and Slate tablet support. Active Directory, LDAP, and workgroup integration help align print management with existing identity structures, while Microsoft SQL Server and listed payment integrations support broader operational workflows. Mobile and web printing add access beyond the Windows desktop, and the web-based release station supports held-job retrieval. Organizations choosing Print Manager Plus should value detailed print governance and reporting; teams seeking only straightforward printing may find its licensing model and administrative scope more than they need.
Print Manager Plus pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Auditing, quotas, restrictions, and policy rules support print-cost control.
- Secure release, authentication, and print-job verification protect held jobs.
- Advanced reporting covers usage, costs, savings, environment, and billing.
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available.
- Annual licensing is tied to Windows Server licenses.
- The feature set may exceed the needs of simple print environments.
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