Technical specifications:
Printing Controller | √ |
Copy Controller | No |
2 x RJ45 ports | √ |
RJ11 port (RFID reader connector) | √ |
RFID reader | √ |
LCD screen | No |
Power supply unit 9 V DC | √ |
Copy cable | No |
Wall or desk mounting bracket | No |
Certification |
Sentinel Light controller is the optimal pull printing solution for single function printers or an affordable option for pull printing for any printer or MFD. Sentinel Light controllers are best used in cases when copying function is not available or not required, or doesn't require to be controlled.
Unlike other Sentinel print release controllers, Light controller has:
- No panel or keypad
- No copy control (only print control)
- Users simply swipe their cards to collect their print jobs
Sentinel Light controllers support any type of readers:
- RFID cards
- Magnetic stripe
- Biometric fingerprint readers
- Custom authentication types
After authenticating on the light controller unit, all current jobs for the user in question will print out automatically.
Implementation use cases
- The light controllers should be for single-function printers, when copying is not required and where costs are a significant concern.
- Features include a built in hub for easy physical installation, with no extra network ports required.
Sentinel print release controllers will turn any printer into a smart, monitored and efficient part of a managed print strategy, with no requirement to upgrade existing models.