Green Computing: Save Ink & Paper | GreenPrint World Edition
Reducing Paper Consumption with GreenPrint
Despite the availability of digital technologies like PDFs, email, and SharePoint, printing remains prevalent in many workplaces. Today, we will explore GreenPrint, a cost-free and straightforward solution for enhancing eco-friendliness and reducing expenses.
GreenPrint is engineered to conserve printer ink, minimize unnecessary page usage, lessen environmental impact, and ultimately save you money. It achieves this by intercepting print jobs and allowing for optimization to curtail waste.
Installing GreenPrint
Prior to installation, ensure that the .Net Framework is present on your computer, as it is a prerequisite for GreenPrint’s functionality. If not already installed, the installer will automatically download and install it.
During the setup process, you will be asked to select your default printer. GreenPrint will then function as the primary printer, routing documents to the physical printer you designate.
Utilizing GreenPrint
Once installed, GreenPrint operates discreetly in the taskbar, activating when a print job is initiated. To demonstrate, a webpage was sent to print, with GreenPrint automatically designated as the default printer.
GreenPrint then analyzes the document, preparing it for review before printing.
The user interface allows for the removal of unwanted images or text. Documents can be viewed page-by-page or as a whole, offering flexible review options.
Its functionality mirrors that of common PDF viewers, providing tools to eliminate unnecessary pages, text, or images, thereby conserving both paper and ink. For example, extraneous pages can easily be removed from the print queue.
Furthermore, GreenPrint offers the ability to save documents directly to the PDF format. This is particularly useful, as many users prefer digital copies over multiple printed versions for meetings, reducing paper consumption.
The PDF creation feature allows you to retain images and text as desired. Simply click the PDF button alongside the Print button, and select a storage location.
The resulting PDF quality is comparable to that produced by utilities like PDF Creator or the Microsoft Office 2007 PDF Add-in.
A reporting feature provides insights into cost savings and the positive environmental impact achieved through the use of GreenPrint.
Conclusion
GreenPrint is a valuable tool that provides multiple options for eliminating unnecessary content from documents. It is designed to promote paper, ink, and energy conservation, benefiting the environment.
Beyond its environmental benefits, GreenPrint also offers financial savings. It is compatible with XP and Vista (32-bit versions), and a beta version is available for Mac OSX.
The World Edition of GreenPrint is free and supported by advertisements focused on humanitarian and environmental causes. An ad-free experience is available through the Home Premium or Enterprise versions, which also include free email support, frequent updates, and commercial use licensing.
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