LPT:One is a modular, highly scalable product designed to adapt to a variety of needs and applications. It fits equally well in a library with two PC's and in an enterprise campus environment with thousands of computers.
Because the same product fits in multiple applications at various price levels, there are different modules that adapt the system to fit each institution's needs.
This section is designed to provide an overview of the purpose of each module and its dependence on other modules. The solution is licensed by public computer and building for public libraries, and by FTE for academic institutions.
LPT:One Client Module
Installed on each public computer / Permanent local install or transient install for mobile computers
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Citrix, Terminal Services
Macintosh OS X
Java
Counts pages
Calculates costs
Discards unwanted print jobs locally at the Client (saves network bandwidth)
Displays graphical pages and cost / confirmation dialog
Can operate stand alone or with a Release Station (licensed separately)
Requires one time installation and auto updates from Job Queue Engine thereafter (transient install from embedded web server)
Supports multiple printer families
Provides multiple user-selected languages
Per installed seat plus simultaneous user-owned portables
LPT:One Job Queue Engine
Install (1) JQE Windows service per building typically unless number of Clients or available bandwidth supports different configurations.
Windows 2000, 2003, XP Workstation or Server: 1GB RAM or more depending upon workload
Printed and Unprinted Job Repository
Connection broker for Clients, AAM Accounting Database, ILS/LDAP validating Authority, Print Release Terminals
Centrally managed by LPT:One Administrator
Unlimited per building - 1 typical
LPT:One Print Release Terminal
Installed on public self-service stations/kiosks/OneStop kiosks and on staff computers
Windows 2000, 2003, XP
Manages queue of unprinted and previously printed jobs
Provides multiple payment options
Provides connection for payment device such as EnvisionWare CBA
Licenses included in building license
LPT:One Admninistrator
Graphical utility to centrally manage Printers and Print Release Terminals
Windows 2000, 2003, XP
Site license
LPT:One Quick Reporter
Provides instant reporting on job statistics
Site license
LPT:One Blackboard Interface Module
Added to Job Queue Engine License
Permits added payment method on Print Release Terminals for charge to BBTS
Does not require separate database
May require gateway license from Blackboard
This solution is certified by Blackboard
Mandatory annual maintenance
Authentication and Accounting Module (AAM)
Optional accounting database
Deposit accounts
Credit accounts
Allocation accounts (free pages)
Other functions
Web Query for AAM
On-line web reporting tool
Requires Web server with PHP
Used by patrons/students to query account balances in real time
Staff can access real time account balances, cash reconciliation reports, and other management reports in a convenient web interface.
Included with AAM
BarcodePlus Terminal Engine
Optional eCommerce Solution
Software to control Barcode-enabled payment terminals
Use funds on deposit with the library to pay for copies, printing, fines, and other eCommerce items in the library or on campus. Also interoperable with Blackboard Interface Module.
