RPM versus hardware print servers
| Capability | RPM | Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| Convert incoming print jobs to PDF | Yes, most formats | ? |
| Windows printing – supports nearly any printer | Yes, most formats | Probably not |
| Archive print jobs to a shared folder | Yes | ? |
| Email jobs as an attachment | Yes | ? |
| Pass raw data to the printer | Yes | Yes |
| Convert data to printer format | Yes, most formats | Probably not |
| Extensive features to edit and extract data | Yes | ? |
| Unlimited print queues , each configurable the way you want | Yes | Usually pre-defined |
| Print to multiple printers, different formats, from a single queue | Yes | Probably not |
| Complex print control paths, workflows | Yes | ? |
| Job retention and reprint | Yes | Probably not |
| Run your own software on the print job | Yes | Probably not |
We don’t compete with hardware print server products directly; our software print server provides things they can’t.