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mentallo:
Sometimes I find myself wanting to know what I printed yesterday. I think an app that keeps track of the things you print would be great. Like a clipboard but for the printer.

40hz:
Take a look at the freebie PaperCut Print Logger. I think that may do what you need. :)


PaperCut™ Print Logger is a free print logging application for Windows systems designed to provide real-time activity logs detailing all printer use. Information tracked includes:


*    the time of print,
*    the name of the user who printed,
*    the total number of pages,
*    document names and titles,
*    other print job attributes such as paper size, color mode and more.
Print audit logs are available in a viewer friendly HTML format, or in CSV or Excel format for advanced users needing the data for further analysis.
Highlights...

    
*    100% free!
*    Easy to use HTML interface.
*    Now available in English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Italian and Spanish.
*    Monitor printing on all major printer makes and models.
*    Real-time print logs ensure data is always current and live.
*    Printer usage logs are available in Microsoft Excel format allowing for detailed print analysis and charting.
*    Compatible with both desktop and server versions of Microsoft Windows print queues.
*    Unobtrusive - no need to modify the printing process or configure printers differently.
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mentallo:
Thnaks for the suggestion but this program only shows when and what (file name) and from where (site or MSOffice...) was printed. I actually would want something that shows exactly what was printed. I dont know if this is even possible but I would find it pretty useful.

tomos:
I havent used it in a few years, but IIRC, if you print through a programme like FinePrint* it will/can save everything printed. Can be reprinted etc.

* a virtual -is that the right word?- printer. There were other similar, but cheaper, apps recommended here within the last couple of years, so if something like that is what you want, you could do a search here.

40hz:
* a virtual -is that the right word?- printer.
-tomos (February 21, 2012, 12:54 PM)
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Yes it is! :Thmbsup:

Wow! FinePrint. That's a "Blast from the Past." We used to use that in a place I worked for back when 1200dpi laser and color (especially dye-sublimation) output was expensive. We used to use it to track output costs and for client billing.

Glad to see these guys are still around. FinePrint was a very capable product. :Thmbsup:

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