Windows Print Scout Overview

The Windows Print Scout deploys the following on user's workstations:

  • Installs an IPP Queue named HP Secure Printer
  • Installs two services :
    • Print Scout Spooler Service which handles Secure Print printing services.
    • Print Scout Service which is responsible for print tracking and related features.
  • Installs the HP Secure Print Setup Guide. This setup guide shows users how to set up their workstation and mobile device for Secure Print.
  • Installs the HP Secure Print desktop app that allows users to:
    • View documents waiting to print
    • Delete documents that they no longer need
    • View activity history
    • Launch the Setup Guide (available only on Windows machine)
    • Reset PIN code
    • Reset Passcode
    • Offers Secure Print Failover (Offline Print). Available only if enabled
    • Offers Secure Print Direct (if licensed for Secure Print Direct). This feature is in preview mode.
    • Offers Delegate Print

For information on how to install Windows Print Scout, refer to the Install Print Scout on workstation document.