October 2024
Hello, these are the October 2024 Release Notes of NDD Print, we have a lot of news, and we hope you like it.
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NDD Print MF Brother 5.10.13
FIXES
NDD Print Agent 5.24.5
FIXES
NDD Print MF Konica 5.7.13
FIXES
NDD Print MF HP 5.26.2
FIXES
IMPROVEMENTS
NDD Print MF and Client Epson 5.6
NEW FEATURES
IMPROVEMENTS
NDD Print Host 5.59.4
APPROVALS
NDD Print Releaser Web 5.7.0
IMPROVEMENTS
NDD Print MF Brother 5.10.13
Released on October 23
Fixes
Embedded not respecting filter policy copies by colour
How did the problem happen? When the ‘Do not allow’ policy for the ‘Copy’ job type with the ‘Colour equals Colour’ filter was enabled in Portal 360, the block was not applied, allowing the copy job to be carried out normally.
When did the problem happen? When copying in colour on the device.
What was done to fix it? We changed the parameters in the source code of the policy area, setting the properties that were triggered at the start of the copy job to ‘false’. This way, we were able to block ‘colour copy’ jobs whenever the policy is active.
NDD Print Agent 5.24.5
Released on October 18
Fixes
Conversion to monochrome failed in NDD Print Agent
How did the problem happen? The printer's monochrome counter was not updated when a print job was converted to monochrome
When did the problem happen? When a colour job was converted to monochrome
Where was the problem? In the NDD Print Agent, conversion functionality, on any workstation or print server.
What was done to fix it? A new converter for monochrome has been created in the NDD Print Agent. To enable conversion, the advanced configuration key must be activated:
- Name: UseProcessIsolation
- Value: 1
Job parser causing print server crash
How did the problem happen? At random intervals, some jobs would get stuck in the NDD Print Agent parser. Over time, these jobs would accumulate, resulting in server crashes due to excessive use of CPU and RAM resources.
When did the problem happen? Occurrences at random times.
Where was the problem? In the parser of NDD Print Agent jobs installed on print servers
What was done to fix it? The parser has been isolated in a separate NDD Print Agent process, giving us greater control over cancelling jobs. Now all you have to do is close the parser's .exe process to prevent jobs from being stuck indefinitely.
NDD Print MF Konica 5.7.13
Released on October 17
Fixes
Error when testing connection to NDD Print Host using server hostname
How did the problem happen? When the server's hostname was used to perform the communication test between the Konica NDD Print MF and NDD Print Host modules, the result was unsuccessful, making it possible to perform the communication test using only the server's IP address.
What was done to fix it? We have fixed the communication test between NDD Print MF Konica and NDD Print Host and NDD Print Releaser, making it possible to use the hostname or IP address of the server.
NDD Print MF HP 5.26.2
Released on October 16
Fixes
Hp.Services service not starting
How did the problem happen? The Hp.Service of the NDD Print MF HP did not start when the SQL Server database server was restarted.
What was done to fix it? We fixed the Hp.Service to start automatically with the status of 'Delayed Start'.
Improvements
Allow simultaneous sessions for printer registration
The implementation of the multiple session functionality for printer registration aims to enhance efficiency and speed in the process of registering and configuring new equipment.
Currently, the process is limited to a single session, which can create obstacles, especially in environments where multiple technicians or administrators are configuring printers simultaneously.
NDD Print MF and Client Epson 5.6
Released on October 14
New features
Use SQL Server database in NDD Print MF Epson
What is the new functionality? Configure a SQL Server database for use with NDD Print MF Epson.
How does the new feature work? A feature has been created that allows users to configure and connect aSQL Serverdatabase to the Epson NDD Print MF. This includes:
Database creation: Option to create the database using the administration interface, such as SQL Server.
Connection Configuration: Configuration interface to ensure correct communication between NDD Print MF Epson and the database.
What is the benefit of the new feature? Database integration will affect the way NDD Print MF Epson manages and stores data, offering greater flexibility for users who wish to use existing SQL Server databases.
Integration and Customization: Users will be able to integrate NDD Print MF Epson with their existing SQL Server infrastructure, facilitating data management and allowing greater customization of the printing environment.
Security and Control: Only administrator users can perform the configuration, ensuring greater security and control over the environment.
Improved Performance: Using an exclusive database for Epson NDD Print MF is recommended to improve system performance and security.
Observations?
Permission requirements: Configuration must be carried out by users with administrative permissions, and the database user must have adequate read and write permissions.
Usage recommendation: It is highly recommended that you use a dedicated database for NDD Print MF Epson to avoid conflicts.
Configuring a Secondary Server for Contingency
What is the new functionality? The new contingency functionality for NDD Print MF Epson allows you to configure a secondary server that automatically kicks in the event of a communication failure with the primary server. This ensures that critical functionalities, such as Authentication and Secure Release, continue to operate without interruption, providing greater service availability.
How does the new feature work? When the primary server experiences communication problems, the configured printers automatically try to connect to the secondary server. This way, users can continue to use the authentication and secure release functions as normal.
What is the benefit of the new feature?
Greater system resilience: In the event of a failure on the primary server, the system guarantees continuity of operations with no impact on the end user.
Ease of Configuration: Configuration of the secondary server for new printers is done automatically, reducing management effort.
Observations?
Contingency functionality is only available for printers registered with the secondary server configured.
Printers already registered with NDD Print MF Epson require manual re-registration to support contingency.
For more information on configuration, please consult our full documentation.
Improvements
NDD Print MF Epson Visual Improvements
In this update, we focused on optimizing your experience with a series of visual and functional improvements to make navigation more intuitive and accessible.
Element Realignment: We revised the arrangement of visual components to ensure a more logical and fluid organization. Now, the interface elements are arranged more intuitively, making navigation and information understanding easier.
Button Adjustment: Buttons have been standardized to optimized sizes, improving both accessibility and interactivity. The spacing between buttons and their positioning have also been adjusted to provide a smoother and more efficient navigation experience.
Images and Icons: We updated and repositioned images and icons according to UX/UI best practices. In addition to ensuring a visual experience consistent with the overall interface style, we also optimized the loading and display of these graphics, improving performance and visual quality.
Printer search bar
Now it's even easier to find the printers on the added printers screen.
With this update, we've created a search bar to allow quick searches based on four pieces of information:
Printer Name: Find your printers using the name assigned to each device.
IP Address: Find printers according to the IP address configured, making it easier to manage larger networks.
Serial Number: Search by printer serial number, which simplifies the identification of individual devices.
Printer Model: Filter printers according to model, allowing efficient management of different types of devices.
NDD Print Host 5.59.4
Released on October 02
Approvals
Approved printers for collecting counters and network supplies
Approved models?
HP LASERJET M2727nf
BROTHER MFC-8460N
HP COLOR LASERJET FLOW E78635
BROTHER HL-L5212DW
BROTHER MFC-L5912DW
Equipment adjusted for monitoring counters and network supplies:
BROTHER HL L5212DW
BROTHER MFC L5912DW
NDD Print Releaser Web 5.7.0
Released on October 01
Improvements
Hiding the IP address and serial number of printers
What purpose? Provide increased security by reducing the risk associated with using printer information.
What was done? We have added two new settings so that you can activate the option to hide information.
HidePrinterIPAddress- This property hides the IP address of printers.HidePrinterSerialNumber- This property hides the serial number of printers.
Find out how-to Hiding the IP address and serial number of printers.
New languages for the NDD Print Releaser Web interface
What purpose? To enable you to use NDD Print Releaser Web in new languages.
What was done? We've added three new languages to the NDD Print Releaser Web interface.
German
Italian
French
Observations? If you select the English language, the entire platform will be presented in this language, your dates will be presented in the month/day/year pattern, the currency will be presented in $ and the numbers will be separated by . (point).