Let's say I own a computer lab with 30 PCs. And I want to have control over printing jobs which is done by any users using the 30 PCs.

Is it possible to:

Track which PC prints the documents and keep a log file which i can easily access and refer to at anytime?
Only allows user to print only when is approve by the admin?

Are there any specific software i can use (hopefully freeware) or settings i can messed with Windows (Vista)?

Please enlighten me?

Logging -> Attach the printer to one single comp which functions as the controller. It should have a full log in its spooler. Maybe you can do some windows scripting to pause all new print jobs till allowed on that controller.

Can't seem to find it on the PC i installed the printer to. = . = can you direct me how to view the logs?

This post has been edited by lynch: Nov 20 2008, 03:52 PM

try use AD...

what is AD = =

active directory

this you need buy some thing like a router with 15 ~ 32 port to connect together then plug into a server.. my school did that..less problem but looks expansive