Secure printing or pull printing plays a central role in this process. Print jobs are released directly at the device only after successful authentication. This ensures that sensitive documents do not end up unattended in the output tray and are accessible only to authorized individuals.
In an interview with OFFICE ROXX, Dr. Thomas Frasch, Product Manager at ELATEC, explains why modern RFID, BLE, and NFC technologies are increasingly replacing traditional authentication methods and why leading printer manufacturers are turning to certified multi-readers. He also provides insights into current developments such as smartphone-based authentication, the optimization of reader performance through customized firmware, and the easy integration of new ID and authorization systems via remote updates. Readers will also learn how companies can benefit from future-proof, flexibly scalable authentication solutions and efficiently manage their printing environments worldwide.
The full original article is available in German only.