The uniFLOW Output Manager, commonly referred to as uniflow or mom is an integrated software solution that allows an intelligent control and analysis of all print and copying processes. It is especially useful for monitoring and tracking what is printed, by whom and at what cost. This information can then be used to create a unique print strategy for your organization.

Features

uniFLOW is a completely server based solution, especially for Windows 2003 and Windows 2008. It features the following functionalities:

• Direct integration into the Windows 2000 / 2003 / 2008 spooler
• Many supported printers and client systems although developed with Canon multi-function solutions in mind
• Configuration is web based.
• Works with the following Microsoft SQL server versions: MSDE, 7.0, SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008
• Modular architecture
• Customizable

Additional modules

The core accounting functionality of uniFLOW can be extended with extra modules. Modules provide new features to the system that allow new use cases and be used to further fit to the business. For example a different set of modules would be used by a copy shop, professional print room, university or a post office. Below are the available modules:

• Remote print server
• Load balancing
• Server clustering
• PDF Workflow / Job Conversion Instance (JCI)
• Secure printing (also known as "Follow me" or "Pull Printing
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• MEAP functions
• Desktop accounting
• Job ticketing
• Web Queue Management
• Print Optimizing System
• Document Archive
• Internet Gateway
• Rule-based routing