Stations

A station is a shared screen near your printers. It can let people prepare jobs, let staff act on prints, or display progress without signing in to the full dashboard.

A template defines the screen and permitted actions. A station registration identifies the device and assigns its template. Manage both in Admin → Stations, using the Stations and Templates tabs.

Station types#

Type	Purpose
Management station	Upload, prepare, and approve jobs; inspect and manage printers.
Printer board	Read-only display of printer status and progress.
Queue board	Read-only display of waiting and running jobs.

Optional modules add more types, including pickup screens. A type is unavailable while its module is disabled.

A type determines which capabilities are required and which can be enabled. Display boards do not offer actions or ask people to identify themselves. They page through their contents automatically and show a warning if their connection is lost.

How a station is recognised#

Stations can be identified by a fixed network address or a client certificate. Arrange the method and device setup with support and your IT team. The certificate option must be configured before it becomes available in the registration form.

See Set up a station.

Identification at a station#

A template can require identification for individual actions. For example, viewing the printer list can be open to everyone while approving or stopping a print requires identification.

Depending on your setup, people can use a PIN, card, or phone sign-in. PINs and cards are associated with user accounts. Approval requirements can still restrict who may approve a particular job.

Use Using a station to train operators after setup.