Last updated: December 20, 2024
Release Notes 2024
Items listed are subject to change without notice.
- SaaS
- Client
- Android App
- iOS App
Weekly Update: December 15th-21st, 2024
Fixes
- Resolved an "An error occurred while retrieving tenant settings" error seen for some users accessing the Admin Console. PI-63202
Weekly Update: December 8th-14th, 2024
Fixes
- Adjustment to the Web Print Portal so the interface is scrollable and options remain visible on smaller screens. PI-62746
Weekly Update: December 1st-7th 2024
Feature Removed
Vasion deprecated the Control Panel Application (CPA) v1 from the SaaS solution. This legacy feature is no longer available for installation from the Apps tab and CPA Manager, and has been removed from our online documentation. For some manufacturers, both CPA v1 and v2 appeared as installation options. All manufacturers now default to CPA v2 and no longer require the CPA v1/v2 selection.
Please reach out to our Support team with any questions. For a comprehensive list of printers supporting CPA v2, see our Supported Printers list.
Fixes
- Improvement to Client communication via Proxy servers. PI-60684
- The Off-Network Cloud Print app for Kyocera devices installs and activates correctly. PI-62165
- Adjustment to Entra ID provisioning to resolve a "namespace" error impacting some users from provisioning over correctly. PI-62838
- Quota Management improvement to resolve scenarios where not all users within a group show in the feature. PI-60482
- Adjusted Advanced Group options so Windows only options only display on Windows devices. PI-62316
Weekly Update: November 24th-30th, 2024
Fixes
- Tray assignments are respected in Output Automation SAP printing configurations. PI-62743
Weekly Update: November 17th-23rd, 2024
Fixes
- Resolved an issue with Google OIDC clearing the provisioning client and secret. PI-60716
- Improvement for the Service Client automatic update process that resolves the services crashing if the manager service isn't on the latest release. PI-62266
- Xerox CPA v2 handles screen input from the control panel correctly. PI-60442
- Improvement to the Off-Network Print service that resolves delays in print jobs. PI-60206
- Web Print now supports A3 and A5 paper sizes. PI-61605
Weekly Update: November 10th-16th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
- New Feature: Canon Supports Simplified Scanning
Bundle: Core
Benefiting Persona: IT admins and End Users
Description: Canon supports Simplified Scanning. This use this feature you must be running PrinterApps version 25.0.2457 or later and install an updated MEAP Jar file (v1.1.72) on the device. For steps to acquire the updated MEAP Jar file, reference this knowledge base article.
- New Feature: Configure IPP(S) Connector
Bundle: Output Management
Benefiting Persona: IT admins
Description: The Output Automation solution supports the ingestion of print jobs into Output Automation using the IPP or IPPS protocols. For more details, see Configure IPP.
Fixes
- Fixed how & displays in the product (Folders, reports, etc.). PI-54698
- Web Print correctly handles larger print jobs. Max size set to 1GB. PI-61326
- The Internal Routing Service received an update that fixed a "bad encoding" error seen in some environments. PI-62276
- Badge Management allows for multiple badge selections for unregistering and deletion. PI-60165
- Backend improvement to the Service Client automatic update process for utilizing timestamps. PI-60237
Weekly Update: November 3rd-9th, 2024
Fixes
- Improvement to scanning and resolved missing nonce issue. PI-62243
- Updated the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) tool to improve functionality in environments using proxy servers. PI-61005
Weekly Update: October 27th-November 2nd, 2024
Fixes
- Self-service Portal reflects the enabled Show Client Options on Portal settings correctly. PI-55016
- The Service Client functions correctly in environments utilizing PAC files. PI-57496
- Improvement for the Test SMTP Connection on Next Check-in settings for (Undefined variable: VPDesktopUI.EP). PI-61138
- The Add Profile button is no longer clickable after the driver is deselected in the Driver / Profile Repository. PI-55801
- Improvements to Ricoh CPA v2 resolved freezing issues while scanning. PI-59221
Weekly Update: October 20th-26th, 2024
Fixes
- Web Print handles print jobs over 1MB correctly. PI-61964
- Non-administrators with permissions to the Simplified Scanning report are able to pull data. PI-61245
- Selecting Next (page) in the Simplified Scanning report displays the correct data. PI-59586
- Self-service Portal authentication options display correctly the first time. PI-59255
Weekly Update: October 13th-19th, 2024
Fixes
- Setting changes made on the Portal Settings tab of the Admin Console save correctly. PI-58581
- Landscape format works correctly with Scan To Email. PI-57889
- Landscape format jobs work correctly on Xerox CPA v2. PI-58885
Weekly Update: October 6th-12th, 2024
Fixes
- User authentication using badges on Ricoh CPA v2 requires one badge swipe. PI-58977
- Release Portal timestamps match the timezone on the workstation. PI-59615
- Off-Network Print through the Vasion-hosted EMEA gateway prints within the expected time frame. PI-61695
- Ricoh C4500 and IM 8000 models no longer lose Provider Mode settings after sitting overnight. PI-55805
- Improved connection and authentication functionality of the RicohCPA v2. PI-59426
- The keyboard for Lexmark printers with CPA v2 installed works as expected. PI-58886
Weekly Update: September 29th-October 5th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
- New Feature: Web Print
Bundle: Advanced Security
Benefiting Persona: IT admins and end users
Description: Guests, contractors, and students can now securely upload and print documents to managed printers directly from a web browser. For more details, see Web Print.
- New Setting: Automatically check for tree updates during navigation
Benefiting Persona: IT admins
Description: The tree structure automatic update feature enhances performance and gives users greater control over when the tree structure updates. For more details, see Tree Settings.
Fixes
- The flex URL on Konica Minolta CPA v2 works as expected. PI-61178
- Adjusted some parameters for the API Print Service to improve functionality. PI-61188
Weekly Update: September 22nd-28th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
- New Feature: Output Automation Console
Bundle: Output Management
Benefiting Persona: IT admins
Description: The Output Automation Console introduces a centralized tool for admins that helps monitor and maintain their Output Automation environment. Recover from issues quickly, reprint, redirect, stop, and start print jobs. For more details, see Output Automation Console.
Fixes
- LDAP configurations using Identity Sync correctly handle group synchronization with users. PI-51117
- IdP users and groups can be added to printer objects (Portal Security , Deployments) without user access to the Tools page. PI-59861
Weekly Update: September 15th-21st, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
- New Feature: Epson CPA v2
Bundle: Core
Benefiting Persona: IT admins and End Users
Description: Control Panel Application (CPA) officially supports Epson Multifunction Device (MFD)! This update unlocks powerful features for Epson users like Scan to Cloud, Scan to Email, and Secure Release. For more details, see Epson - CPA 2.0.
Fixes
- Data Manager only provides access to printers Non-Administrator (RBAC) roles have access to. PI-55517
- Windows Print Server Links correctly add printer objects to the tree structure. PI-60594
- Scan permissions for the user account that configured Scan To Cloud - Sharepoint apply correctly. PI-60643
Weekly Update: September 8th-14th, 2024
Fixes
- Driver selection in the Driver / Profile Repository works as expected. PI-60140
- Enhancements to CPA service to resolve 402.500 gateway errors. PI-59454
Weekly Update: September 1st-7th, 2024
Fixes
- The Require Pin (beta) field deselects when the parent setting has been unchecked. PI-58168
- Implemented an improvement to the Output Automation service which reduces Service Client CPU utilization. PI-57432
Weekly Update: August 25th-31st, 2024
Fixes
- The Offline Secure Release Print service no longer deletes held jobs when the microservice updates. PI-60340
- The Azure External gateway for Off-Network Print is now available for Azure hosted instances in that region. PI-59220
Weekly Update: August 18th-24th, 2024
Fixes
- Ricoh CPA connects fully after wakeup, instead of displaying a 500 or Login Service Unavailable error. PI-57582
- The (Undefined variable: VPDesktopUI.Tab-PrinterApps) on Service Client objects loads correctly. PI-60306
- Reinstalling the Konica Minolta CPA v2 no longer causes the "Copy" button to display duplicates on the control panel. PI-60180
Weekly Update: August 11th-17th, 2024
Fixes
- You can now add more than one Custom Printer Fields without the page refreshing. PI-58526
- Administrative Audit Records display data again for all instances. PI-60221
Weekly Update: August 4th-10th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
The “Enable Group Membership Sync” option for Identity Sync has been removed from the Admin Console. This feature led to unnecessary syncing of group memberships, which increased storage use. With this change, only relevant group memberships are synced, reducing data load and improving system performance. For more details, see Identity Sync.
Fixes
- Badge scan authentication with Xerox CPA 2 in Single Sign-On (SSO) Provider mode works correctly with the latest firmware update. PI-51782 / PI-51863
- Konica Minolta CPA v2 no longer experiences an authentication issue if the previous Scan To Email job is still in progress when another user is signing in. PI-52792
- Entra ID (Azure AD) and Google Identity Sync configurations apply the correct IdP ID for users rather than a URL. PI-58796
- The Release Portal and Admin Console release options no longer change the Offline Secure Release Print (OSRP) held job count to 0 after a few seconds. PI-59425
- IP Address Ranges display as an option for printer deployments. PI-60116
Weekly Update: July 28th-August 3rd, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
- New Setting: Restrict Release Portal Access
Benefiting Persona: IT admins
Description: This setting prevents end users from directly releasing their held jobs via the portal if the company policy requires them to be physically present at the printer to do so. This feature enhances security by ensuring that end users must walk up to the printer to release their jobs, reducing the risk of print jobs being intercepted or accessed by unauthorized individuals. For more details, see Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) Portals.
Fixes
- Right-clicking on a printer object now only shows allowed "New/Add" options, and doesn't display options specific to folders. PI-53531
- Selecting the "New/Add" option while a Service Client object is selected only shows allowed options for that object. PI-53530
- When scanning on a Ricoh device with CPA v2 installed in Single Sign-On (SSO) Provider mode, the prompt "Scan Next Page or Complete?" now functions correctly. PI-56876
- Custom roles assigned View permissions for the printer's Appss tab now work correctly. PI-57523
- The Admin Console tree structure now displays all folders in large environments when window zoom is set to 100%. PI-58780
- When the Enable "Automatic Self-Service Portal and Release Portal" login setting on Tools Settings Portal is disabled, Portal Security based on IP Address Range is not supported. PI-58429
Weekly Update: July 21st-27th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue with Scheduled Reports not working for sub-folders has been resolved. PI-58821
- An issue with Ricoh CPA 2 in Single Sign-On (SSO) Provider mode breaking the log out button after a held job is released has been resolved. PI-57818
- An issue with SNMP public/private key fields grayed out and not allowing the contents to be updated has been resolved. PI-59032
Weekly Update: July 14th-20th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
The ChromeOS Client has transitioned to Manifest v3. This change is crucial for maintaining compliance with industry standards and ensuring continued support for our Chromebook users.
Fixes
- An issue with some Entra ID (Azure AD) groups not provisioning has been resolved. PI-58488 / PI-59185
Weekly Update: July 7th-13th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue with Toshiba printers reporting they are offline when color print jobs are sent from a Chromebook has been resolved. PI-58169
- An issue with CPA installation errors on printers using an FQDN has been resolved. PI-56027
Weekly Update: June 30th-July 6th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
- New Feature: Mobile Scanning
Mobile App Versions: Android 2.3.19, iOS 2.3.20
Benefiting Persona: IT admins and End Users
Description: The Vasion Mobile App now supports scanning. With Mobile Scanning, users can scan documents on the go and print, text, email, or send them to a cloud storage provider or app. This feature supports Admin-defined cloud storage locations, personal drives, and apps. To enable this feature, please reach out to your Vasion representative. For more details, see Simplified Scanning, Enable Mobile Scanning, and Mobile Scan.
Fixes
- An issue with some environments only accepting root login to the Admin Console has been resolved. PI-57773
Weekly Update: June 23rd-29th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
- New Feature: HP Off-Network Cloud Print
Bundle: Advanced Security Bundle
Benefiting Persona: IT admins and End Users
Description: HP device now support the Off-Network Cloud Print app. For more details, see Configure Off-Network Cloud Print.
- Enhancement: (Undefined variable: VPDesktopUI.EP)
Benefiting Persona: IT admins and End Users
Description: Send a single document to multiple printers from one email. Enter each printer email addresses in the “Send To:” field, and the attachments will print on each designated printer. For more details, see Configure Email Printing.
Fixes
- An issue with custom roles with View permission to the Apps tab still allowing CPA actions through the CPA Manager has been resolved. PI-57524
- An issue with the Vasion Automate IdP login button not containing IdP names with large amounts of characters has been resolved. PI-57833
- An issue with Google Identity Sync failing in large environments (80k+ users) has been resolved. PI-55740
Weekly Update: June 16th-22nd, 2024
Fixes
- An issue with SNMP v1/v2 timing out and displaying an "Unknown" status for printer information on the (Undefined variable: VPDesktopUI.Status) tab has been resolved. PI-53920
Weekly Update: June 9th-15th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue with Sharepoint groups not adhering to Entra ID (Azure AD) attributes while using Scan To Cloud has been resolved. PI-58361
Weekly Update: June 2nd-8th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue with blank reports for sub-folder level reporting on folders containing "&" been resolved. PI-54646
- An issue with the Admin Console page refreshing when selecting more than two values in the Advanced Search option has been resolved. PI-47118
- An improvement to clean up logging when using a Proxy Override on the Service Client has been implemented. PI-55663
- An issue with tree structure objects showing the option to add in non-container objects has been resolved. PI-57392
- An improvement to Advanced Groups deployments now allowing over 1000 entries has been implemented. PI-48165
Weekly Update: May 26th-June 1st, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
The (Undefined variable: VPDesktopUI.Tab-PrinterApps) now lists how many printers that Service Client is managing. Vasion added a field after the 'Printers' header that indicates the number of printers defined on each Service Client. This enhancement helps admins easily keep tabs on their printer installations. For more details, see CPA Manager.
Fixes
- An issue with some Entra ID (Azure AD) users not provisioning over and giving an error instead has been resolved. PI-54564
- A session timeout error when creating Scan To Cloud preset locations has been resolved. PI-55264
- An issue with a Job Accounting Service Error randomly locking up HP CPA v2 has been resolved. PI-57828
Weekly Update: May 19th-25th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
- New Setting: Output Automation Duplicate Delivery
Bundle: Output Management
Benefiting Persona: IT admins and End Users
Description: This feature supports complex communication and document distribution processes. With the Print to all selected printers action, documents print to multiple selected printers simultaneously. For more details, see Rules & Routing Details.
Fixes
- An issue with Kyocera CPA v2 showing a white screen in Single Sign-On (SSO) Provider mode has been resolved. PI-57537
Weekly Update: May 12th-18th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue with Vasion Automate not accepting spaces in passwords and giving an inaccurate error message has been resolved. PI-57778
- An issue with the Client refresh not prompting users to log in again has been resolved. PI-55014
Weekly Update: May 5th-11th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue with the Google Identity Sync Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) configuration has been resolved. PI-56940
- An issue with the SNMP (Undefined variable: VPDesktopUI.Status) page displaying the hostname in the IP address field has been resolved. PI-56509
- An issue with the Authorized Devices tab not displaying search results has been resolved. PI-56310
- An issue with the Service Client not deleting fully from the database has been resolved. PI-54688
Weekly Update: April 28th-May 4th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue with the installation failing for a macOS Citizen label printer driver has been resolved. PI-56789
- An issue with the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) not replicating all data and giving a syntax error has been resolved. PI-56061 / PI-54091
Weekly Update: April 21st-27th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue with "Bad Gateway" errors when using the US region external gateway for Off-Network Print has been resolved. PI-55006
- An Off-Network Print error with the Internal Routing Service and US region gateway has been resolved. PI-56362
- An issue with custom roles downloading results in Data Manager has been resolved. PI-56323
- An issue with the SaaS Trial request form failing has been resolved. PI-56494
- An issue with receiving a 500 error when registering new badges from the Self-service Portal has been resolved. PI-57371
- An issue with the CPA authentication failing on MP 5055 models has been resolved. PI-55806
Weekly Update: April 14th-20th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue with the (Undefined variable: VPDesktopUI.Tab-PrinterApps) not loading for Vasion Automate customers has been resolved. PI-56446
- An issue with the Scan To Cloud / Scan To Email features impacting the Ricoh CPA keyboard has been resolved. PI-53643
Weekly Update: April 7th-13th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
We've updated the Control Panel Application (CPA) branding to match the new Vasion colors. This change does not impact CPA functionality.
- New Setting: Output Automation Confirmed Delivery
Bundle: Output Management
Benefiting Persona: IT admins and End Users
Description: This feature uses PJL USTATUS commands to establish bidirectional communication with supported printers, reporting to the administrator whether the print job succeeded or failed. The printer (depending on the manufacturer) can also report the cause of any failures so an administrator can quickly address the issue without investigation and troubleshooting time. For more details, see Output Automation Additional Options.
Fixes
- An issue when printing through Output Automation, the time reported in the print stats was not correct has been resolved. PI-56941
- An issue with some HP printers and the Scan To Cloud feature not loading properly when the CPA is opened on the printer has been resolved. PI-54921
- An issue with modifying the root account failing in Vasion Automate has been resolved. PI-56381 / PI-54555
- An issue with the admin root user not getting created after switching to Unified Login has been resolved. PI-56112
Weekly Update: March 31st-April 6th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue with the "Send Password Reset Email" option when using Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) within Vasion Automate has been resolved. PI-56047
Weekly Update: March 24th-30th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue when using custom data fields for printer objects in the Admin Console, causing the data entered not to be accurately reflected in the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), has been resolved. PI-52884
- An issue when using the Vasion Automate platform, causing non-root users to be unable to accept the Master Software Agreement (MSA) for Vasion Automate as expected has been resolved. PI-56322
- An issue within Vasion Automate, when selecting the Print option from the sidebar, causing some customers to experience redirection to the Self-service Portal has been resolved. PI-56070
- An issue when logged in on the (Undefined variable: VPDesktopUI.iOS) mobile app using LDAP for authentication, causing the print release screen not to display any held jobs, has been resolved. PI-54113
Weekly Update: March 17th-23rd, 2024
Fixes
- An issue when running the Simplified Scanning report type in the Print Job Records report, causing an error of "Your session has expired. Please log in again" instead of displaying the report data has been resolved. PI-54437
- An issue when using specific HP printer models, causing some customers to see that SNMP is not detecting the device's serial number and reporting an error in the serial number field on the status tab, has been resolved. PI-52155
- An issue when using Fujifilm and Xerox devices, causing badge authentication not to work if the QR code is displayed on the screen unless the screen display is manually changed to show the sign-in option screen, has been resolved. PI-53804
Weekly Update: March 10th-16th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
- New Feature: Kyocera Simplified Scanning
Bundle: Core
Benefiting Persona: IT admins and End Users
Description: Kyocera now supports Simplified Scanning.
- New Setting: Only Print Attachments - Email Printing
Benefiting Persona: IT admins and End Users
Description: When enabled on the Service Client's Email Printing tab, email print jobs sent with attachments will only print the attachments, ignoring the body of the email. If there aren't attachments, the body of the email prints. For more details, see Configure Email Printing.
Fixes
- Optimization was performed to address issues experienced with HP drivers on macOS and Linux devices. PI-55598
Weekly Update: March 3rd-9th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue when using the mobile app and trying to login using LDAP Domain\User, causing the user to get an error of "Error - Please enter correct details" has been resolved. PI-50609
- An issue when using the Red Hat 8 Client, causing print jobs that are sent to a secure release queue to be aborted has been resolved. PI-51609
- An issue when using Red Hat 8.X and Firefox, and opening the Self-service Portal being presented with an error indicating the Client is not installed and a console error of “No such native application com.printerlogic.host.native.client” has been resolved. PI-55148
Weekly Update: February 25th-March 2nd, 2024
Fixes
- An issue when using a Windows 2022 server that is not running domain services, causing the Kyocera CPA to not install, has been resolved. PI-54563
- An issue causing the SNMP service not to work correctly when using SNMP v3 with a printer that does not have a Context Engine ID has been resolved. PI-49289
- An issue when using an IdP and the global pull print settings, causing a warning to display of "Functionality limited - LDAP settings should be configured for your domain(s)," although printing performs as expected, has been resolved. PI-51840
- An issue when using an IdP for authentication causing users to get logged out of the Client, lose deployed printers, and not access the Self-service Portal has been resolved. PI-55277
- Resolved continuous notification of "Login flow complete" when using an IdP with the Enable "Automatic Self-Service Portal and Release Portal" login setting enabled. PI-55026
- Improved Client refresh configuration behavior when the user is not authenticated on their machine. PI-55002
- An issue dependent on the driver and document types being used, causing the Print Job Records report to not always recognize all printed pages when printing double-sided or multiple pages, has been resolved. PI-55013
- An issue when viewing a Service Client object in the Admin Console and selecting the Apps tab, causing it to take longer than normal before displaying the screen, has been resolved. PI-54080
- An issue when using an Epic Print Server and sending a large job to a printer, causing the printer to pause during printing and then unpause, resulting in the print job staying in an "Error Printing" state, has been resolved. PI-55362
- An issue on some Kyocera printer models, causing the CPA not to install if using an old version of the Printer Apps service, has been resolved. PI-55295
Weekly Update: February 18th-24th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue when using the Canon CPA in the Single Sign-On (SSO) Provider mode and authenticating with an IdP causing the screen to lock up on the "Login Succeeded" message has been resolved. PI-55309
Weekly Update: February 11th-17th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
- New Feature: Support for Fujifilm CPA
Bundle: Security Bundle
Benefiting Persona: IT admins and End Users
Description:CPA 2.0 supported on Fujifilm - CPA 2.0 Multifunction Device (MFD).
Fixes
- An issue when using the macOS Client in conjunction with an IdP, causing multiple client icons to show in the tool bar has been resolved. PI-53375
- An issue when using an IdP on a macOS device and selecting the option to sign in with the IdP credentials, causing several browser tabs to open instead of just one, as expected, has been resolved. PI-55372
- An issue when signing into the Admin Console using an IdP and the Unified Login, causing the Admin Console to not open as expected has been resolved. PI-55136
- An issue on some HP models, causing the responsiveness of the CPA screen to not accurately adjust to be fully readable has been resolved. PI-53518
- An issue causing some print jobs to not display when using the CPA on Kyocera devices, and showing an error message of "Failed to get print job information" has been resolved. PI-55175
Weekly Update: February 4th-10th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
- The Vasion Automate and Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) roll out has begun. For more information visit the Vasion Print topic or visit the Vasion Automate website. To opt into the new features early, filling out the Fast-Track Request form will get the process started!
Fixes
- An issue on macOS devices using Client 25.1.0.652 and newer when signing in using an IdP, causing the user not to show as authenticated, has been resolved. PI-54044
Weekly Update: January 28th-February 3rd, 2024
Fixes
- An issue with the ChromeOS extension, causing printers not to be listed in alphabetical order, has been resolved. PI-53806
Weekly Update: January 21st-27th, 2024
- As of the current reporting, no active features or pertinent updates are available.
Weekly Update: January 14th-20th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
- The Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) configuration utility has been updated. Configuration steps can be found in the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) topic.
Fixes
- An issue when using a macOS and changing a print driver in the Admin Console causing the printer to be removed from the end user workstation has been resolved. PI-49850
- An issue when using the (Undefined variable: VPDesktopUI.Safari)browser on macOS devices, causing the Self-service Portal login process to freeze and the portal to not load has been resolved. PI-53703
Weekly Update: January 7th-13th, 2024
Fixes
- An issue when using some models of Toshiba Multifunction Printer (MFP) with the CPA and Single Sign-On (SSO), and badge authentication, a long delay is observed when logging in has been resolved. PI-53430
Weekly Update: December 31st-6th, 2024
New Features & Enhancements
- New Feature: Rules & routing Workflows
Bundle: Output Management
Benefiting Persona: IT admins and End Users
Description: Rules & Routing is an Output Automation tool that automates print and workflow behaviors according to predefined criteria. With this feature you can easily create and manage the routing of documents across your environment with rule-based automation, leading to increased efficiency, accuracy, and reliability in print and workflow tasks. Rules & Routing enhances control over all outputs and behaviors within a print environment, like routing all specific document types to a particular printer or rerouting a job in case of a device outage.
Fixes
- An issue preventing deletion of a queue when using Windows Print Server Links , even if it is no longer connected, has been resolved. PI-52053
- An issue when running the Print Job Records report filtered down to any sub-level folders causing the report to not work as expected has been resolved. PI-50403
- An issue when using Off-Network Print in conjunction with Windows Client 25.0.0.983, causing the print job records report to display substantially higher numbers than the actual count, generating an inaccurate report, has been resolved. PI-54119
Windows
Build 25.0.0.1113 - December 20th, 2024
- This version addresses an issue seen with the previous Client requesting reauthorization for devices. PI-63223
Build 25.0.0.1109 - December 12th, 2024
- This version includes a fix for an Off-Network Print issue stemming from signature verification for the Off-Network service. PI-63134
Build 25.0.0.1106 - December 9th, 2024
- Improved the Client uninstall process to remove previous authorization codes. PI-54004
- Security improvements to prevent UAC bypass from the Client console. PI-54519
- Enhancement to the signature validation process for binaries. PI-61556
- Improvement to the driver profile reapply process so Sharp driver profile authentication settings persist. PI-61377
- Adjusted the checks that occur on Service Client devices to resolve a "CheckedServiceManager" error message showing in log files. PI-62305
- Added the ability for the Client to run the Rules and routing app in FIPS compliant mode for FedRAMP. PI-60834
Build 25.0.0.1090 - November 12th, 2024
- This version includes a security improvement that validates the installation file destination folder is not a junction, and creates a new installation folder if so. PI-35594
Build 25.0.0.1082 - October 29th, 2024
- Improvement to client communication and reporting. PI-60873
Build 25.0.0.1075 - October 18th, 2024
- Backend improvement to clean up logging for the Service Client. PI-60771
Build 25.0.0.1074 - October 11th, 2024
- Improvement added to append extensions to the document names. PI-61507
Build 25.0.0.1071 - September 26th, 2024
- Updated the installer and apps to use the new PrinterLogic certificate.
- Resolved an issue with the automatic client update feature on Tools > Settings > Client.
Build 25.0.0.1040 - August 18th, 2024
- Large file print jobs sent to the Offline Secure Release Printing queue process normally and release to the printer using the correct source. PI-60166
Build 25.0.0.1036 - July 18th, 2024
- An issue with the page count of held jobs reflecting 0 when using Offline Secure Release Printing has been resolved. PI-59425
- An issue with the Use Domain User setting not working correctly on Azure domain joined machines has been resolved. PI-58010
Build 25.0.0.1034 - July 11th, 2024
- This version includes an improvement for Off-Network printing for printers using drivers that render jobs in XPS format. Off-Network held jobs remain in the same format they were converted to for the destination printer. PI-58499
Build 25.0.0.1031 - June 6th, 2024
- Includes a background improvement for client communication.
Build 25.0.0.1027 - May, 28th, 2024
- A new Windows client override for troubleshooting has been added. When set, the client ignores print job events, including printing statistics and printer reprofiling. Reference Disable Print Job Monitor.
Build 25.0.0.1025 - May, 16th, 2024
- Fixed an issue in the previous client release and removed the Disable Print Job Monitor override. The override will be reviewed before becoming available in a future client release.
Build 25.0.0.1022 - May, 14th, 2024
- A new Windows client override for troubleshooting has been added. When set, the client ignores print job events, including printing statistics and printer reprofiling.
Build 25.0.0.1019 - May, 7th, 2024
- An adjustment to the client login flow verbiage is included in this version, referencing Vasion rather than PrinterCloud. PI-51250
- A new Windows client override has been added. When set, the client ignores LDAP group queries which were causing noticeable load on the domain controller in some environments. Reference Ignore Group Membership. PI-56373
Build 25.0.0.1017 - April, 18th, 2024
- An improvement and fix for PIVCAC prompts not occurring correctly has been resolved. PI-56108 / PI-48265
Build 25.0.0.1014 - April, 11th, 2024
- An improvement to printing metrics now includes the originating system (operating system) value. PI-56488
- An issue with Off-Network Printing / Off-Network Cloud Print (ONCP) printing stats having out-of-range values has been resolved. PI-55962
Build 25.0.0.1006 - March, 12th, 2024
- Implemented an enhancement to improve latency for IdP users. The enhancement ensures that printers persist on a workstation belonging to the previous user. This prevents constant addition and removal of printers, thus enabling quicker availability of printers for a consistent user of that machine. However, if a new user logs in, the previous user's printers will be removed, and the new user's printers will be installed based on Portal Security or Deployment options.
Build 25.0.0.1003 - February, 29th, 2024
- An issue causing HTTP requests using proxies to get stuck in a failure state has been resolved. PI-54231
- An issue when using an IdP for authentication causing users to get logged out of the Client, lose deployed printers, and not access the Self-service Portal has been resolved. PI-55277
- Resolved continuous notification of "Login flow complete" when using an IdP with the setting for “Automatically Open Browser to Login on Desktop Client” is enabled. PI-55026
- Improved Client refresh configuration behavior when the user is not authenticated on their machine. PI-55002
Build 25.0.0.1002 - February, 27th, 2024
- Provides a registry override to prevent the Client from changing the default printer, even if a printer deployment designates one as default. Setting DoNotManageDefaultPrinter to 1 activates the override.
Build 25.0.0.1000 - February, 23rd, 2024
- Added an enhancement to ensure the terminal services client successfully starts in debug mode.
- Improved IdP user authentication experience. PI-55277
Build 25.0.0.996 - February, 7th, 2024
- Contains improvements for IdP users to update the logic used by the client and the login flow when opening browsers.
Build 25.0.0.995 - February, 6th, 2024
- An issue when in terminal services mode causing the Client not to start in debug mode has been resolved.
Build 25.0.0.993 - January, 30th, 2024
- An enhancement was made to add Off-Network Printing failover external gateway addresses for Azure hosted instances and the Singapore geographical region.
Build 25.0.0.991 - January, 8th, 2024
- An enhancement was made to capture job source information to differentiate between Off-Network print jobs and Off-Network Cloud Print jobs.
Build 25.0.0.988 - January, 4th, 2024
- An issue when using Off-Network Printing in conjunction with Windows Client 25.0.0.983, causing the print job records report to display substantially higher numbers than the actual count, generating an inaccurate report, has been resolved. PI-54119
Mac
Build 25.1.0.695 October 4th, 2024
- The fallback process for Off-Network Printing external gateways that do not resolve correctly works as expected. PI-60114
Build 25.1.0.687 June 6th, 2024
- Includes a background improvement for client communication.
Build 25.1.0.685 May 23th, 2024
- An issue with printer deployments to IdP users not recognizing the user is signed in and deleting the printers has been resolved. PI-56336
Build 25.1.0.681 May 16th, 2024
- An improvement was added to this client version to capture Off-Network Printing source information and improve reporting. PI-53408 / PI-53407 / PI-57149
Build 25.1.0.680 May 7th, 2024
- An adjustment to the client login flow verbiage is included in this version, referencing Vasion rather than PrinterCloud. PI-51250
Build 25.1.0.674 April 11th, 2024
- An improvement to printing metrics now includes the originating system (operating system) value. PI-56489
- Implemented small adjustments to client communication to improve Off-Network Cloud Print (ONCP) for Mac devices. PI-56947 / PI-56945 / PI-56944
Build 25.1.0.671 March 11, 2024
- A checkbox has been added to the Upload Driver modal, which is checked by default, labeled "Package Driver Dependencies," that an admin can uncheck if desired, which will upload only the PPD file, allowing them to install and maintain the manufacturer driver packages themselves.
- Optimization was performed to address issues experienced with HP drivers. PI-55598
Build 25.1.0.669 February 29th, 2024
- An issue when using an IdP for authentication causing users to get logged out of the Client, lose deployed printers, and not access the Self-service Portal has been resolved. PI-55277
- Resolved continuous notification of "Login flow complete" when using an IdP with the setting for “Automatically Open Browser to Login on Desktop Client” is enabled. PI-55026
Build 25.1.0.666 February 8th, 2024
- Includes an update to help with user experience on the Self-service Portal. PI-53939
- An issue when using the Mac client in conjunction with an IdP, causing multiple client icons to show in the toolbar, has been resolved. PI-53375
- An issue when using an IdP on a Mac device and selecting the option to sign in with the IdP credentials, causing several browser tabs to open instead of just one, as expected, has been resolved. PI-55372
Build 25.1.0.663 January 11th, 2024
- An issue when changing a print driver in the Admin Console causing the printer to be removed from the end user workstation has been resolved. PI-49850
- An issue when using the Safari browser on Mac devices, causing the Self-service Portal login process to freeze and the portal to not load has been resolved. PI-53703
Build 25.1.0.660 January 2nd, 2024
- Backend work to improve Secure Release Printing messaging.
Chrome OS
Chrome OS Build 2.6.19 - December 9th, 2024
- Improvement to the ChromeOS authentication process for the Self-service Portal so printers and folders load correctly the first time. PI-62207
Chrome OS Build 2.6.13 - November 11th, 2024
- Resolved an issue with missing printers on ChromeOS devices using Manifest v3.
Chrome OS Build 2.6.11 - October 12th, 2024
- Addressed an issue with the extension not finding or connecting with printers.
Chrome OS Build 2.6.10 - October 11th, 2024
- Improvement for ChromeOS on Manifest v3.
Chrome OS Build 2.6.8 - September 3rd, 2024
- The Self-Service Portal no longer displays a blank screen for users. PI-59923
Chrome OS Build 2.5.824 - August 2nd, 2024
- Addressed a redirect issue some users were experiencing when adding printers. PI-60184
Chrome OS Build 2.5.822 - August 1st, 2024
- Backend improvements for the Manifest v3 switch for a smoother customer experience.
Chrome OS Build 2.5.817 - July 18th, 2024
- The ChromeOS Client has transitioned to Manifest v3. This change is crucial for maintaining compliance with industry standards and ensuring continued support for our Chromebook users.
- Includes backend improvements to security and performance.
Chrome OS Build 2.5.808 - June 13th, 2024
- An issue with PDF titles changing and needing to be renamed before printing has been resolved. PI-58041
Chrome OS Build 2.5.806 - April 24th, 2024
- Minor background improvements made to improve print experience.
Chrome OS Build 2.5.802 - April 18th, 2024
- An issue with the Google OAuth token not renewing has been resolved. PI-54982
Chrome OS Build 2.5.800 - March 22nd, 2024
- Background URL improvements made.
Chrome OS Build 2.5.799 - January 26th, 2024
- An issue with the Chrome OS extension, causing printers not to be listed in alphabetical order, has been resolved. PI-53806
- An issue when using the Chrome OS extension, causing held print jobs to not show in the Release Portal or Admin Console despite showing in the Chrome Extension, has been resolved. PI-54978
Linux Ubuntu
Build 25.1.0.695 October 4th, 2024
- The fallback process for Off-Network Printing external gateways that do not resolve correctly works as expected. PI-60114
Build 25.1.0.687 June 6th, 2024
- Includes a background improvement for client communication.
Build 25.1.0.685 May 23th, 2024
- An issue with printer deployments to IdP users not recognizing the user is signed in and deleting the printers has been resolved. PI-56336
Build 25.1.0.681 May 16th, 2024
- An improvement was added to this client version to capture Off-Network Printing source information and improve reporting. PI-53408 / PI-53407 / PI-57149
Build 25.1.0.680 May 7th, 2024
- An adjustment to the client login flow verbiage is included in this version, referencing Vasion rather than PrinterCloud. PI-51250
Build 25.1.0.674 April 11th, 2024
- An improvement to printing metrics now includes the originating system (operating system) value. PI-56489
- Implemented small adjustments to client communication to improve Off-Network Cloud Print (ONCP) for Mac devices. PI-56947 / PI-56945 / PI-56944
Build 25.1.0.671 March 11, 2024
- A checkbox has been added to the Upload Driver modal, which is checked by default, labeled "Package Driver Dependencies," that an admin can uncheck if desired, which will upload only the PPD file, allowing them to install and maintain the manufacturer driver packages themselves.
- Optimization was performed to address issues experienced with HP drivers. PI-55598
Build 25.1.0.669 February 29th, 2024
- An issue when using an IdP for authentication causing users to get logged out of the Client, lose deployed printers, and not access the Self-service Portal has been resolved. PI-55277
- Resolved continuous notification of "Login flow complete" when using an IdP with the setting for “Automatically Open Browser to Login on Desktop Client” is enabled. PI-55026
Build 25.1.0.666 February 8th, 2024
- Includes an update to help with user experience on the Self-service Portal. PI-53939
- An issue when using the Mac client in conjunction with an IdP, causing multiple client icons to show in the toolbar, has been resolved. PI-53375
- An issue when using an IdP on a Mac device and selecting the option to sign in with the IdP credentials, causing several browser tabs to open instead of just one, as expected, has been resolved. PI-55372
Build 25.1.0.663 January 11th, 2024
- An issue when changing a print driver in the Admin Console causing the printer to be removed from the end user workstation has been resolved. PI-49850
- An issue when using the Safari browser on Mac devices, causing the Self-service Portal login process to freeze and the portal to not load has been resolved. PI-53703
Build 25.1.0.660 January 2nd, 2024
- Backend work to improve Secure Release Printing messaging.
Linux Red Hat
Build 25.1.0.695 October 4th, 2024
- The fallback process for Off-Network Printing external gateways that do not resolve correctly works as expected. PI-60114
Build 25.1.0.687 June 6th, 2024
- Includes a background improvement for client communication.
Build 25.1.0.685 May 23th, 2024
- An issue with printer deployments to IdP users not recognizing the user is signed in and deleting the printers has been resolved. PI-56336
Build 25.1.0.681 May 16th, 2024
- An improvement was added to this client version to capture Off-Network Printing source information and improve reporting. PI-53408 / PI-53407 / PI-57149
Build 25.1.0.680 May 7th, 2024
- An adjustment to the client login flow verbiage is included in this version, referencing Vasion rather than PrinterCloud. PI-51250
- An issue with the Red Hat 8 client not launching the browser in a user session has been resolved. PI-56031
Build 25.1.0.674 April 11th, 2024
- An improvement to printing metrics now includes the originating system (operating system) value. PI-56489
- Implemented small adjustments to client communication to improve Off-Network Cloud Print (ONCP) for Mac devices. PI-56947 / PI-56945 / PI-56944
Build 25.1.0.671 March 11, 2024
- A checkbox has been added to the Upload Driver modal, which is checked by default, labeled "Package Driver Dependencies," that an admin can uncheck if desired, which will upload only the PPD file, allowing them to install and maintain the manufacturer driver packages themselves.
- Optimization was performed to address issues experienced with HP drivers. PI-55598
Build 25.1.0.669 February 29th, 2024
- An issue when printing to a secure release print queue causing the print job to abort has been resolved. PI-51609
- An issue when using Firefox causing the native messaging manifest to become missing has been resolved. PI-55148
- An issue when using an IdP for authentication causing users to get logged out of the Client, lose deployed printers, and not access the Self-service Portal has been resolved. PI-55277
- Resolved continuous notification of "Login flow complete" when using an IdP with the setting for “Automatically Open Browser to Login on Desktop Client” is enabled. PI-55026
Build 25.1.0.666 February 8th, 2024
- Includes an update to help with user experience on the Self-service Portal. PI-53939
- An issue when using the Mac client in conjunction with an IdP, causing multiple client icons to show in the toolbar, has been resolved. PI-53375
- An issue when using an IdP on a Mac device and selecting the option to sign in with the IdP credentials, causing several browser tabs to open instead of just one, as expected, has been resolved. PI-55372
Build 25.1.0.663 January 11th, 2024
- An issue when changing a print driver in the Admin Console causing the printer to be removed from the end user workstation has been resolved. PI-49850
- An issue when using the Safari browser on Mac devices, causing the Self-service Portal login process to freeze and the portal to not load has been resolved. PI-53703
Build 25.1.0.660 January 2nd, 2024
- Backend work to improve Secure Release Printing messaging.
Version - 2.3.24 - 11/11/2024
- Enhanced IPP compatibility. The app attempts all IPP versions when the printer returns an unrecognized response. PI-62451
Version - 2.3.23 - 10/28/2024
- Improvements to security and logging to strengthen app protection. PI-59433, PI-60309-PI-60316
- The app respects the auto-capture setting and doesn't automatically capture scans with the setting disabled. PI-60554
- Scan To Email accurately detects installed email apps on devices. PI-61623
Version - 2.3.22 - 8/26/2024
- Fixes for Portal Security assignments to correctly reflect authorized printers. PI-60648 / PI-59932
- Fixes to improve LDAP / IdP printer deployments for users. PI-60329
- Improvements to Secure Release Printing reporting for greater accuracy and clarity on print job types. PI-60483
Version - 2.3.21 - 7/24/2024
- Enhancement of the Scan Name editing to improve the user experience.
- Connectivity improvements to ensure better network performance.
- An issue with Off-Network print jobs failing has been resolved. PI-59642
Version - 2.3.20 - 7/18/2024
Added Functionality
The mobile app now supports localization for Spanish, French, and German. This update enhances user experience and automatically adjusts based on the user's system settings and region.
- Improved reporting for analytics. PI-59406
- An issue with the Add Printer modal was resolved. PI-59571
- An issue with mobile app Off-Network printing has been resolved. PI-59405
Version - 2.3.19 - 7/01/2024
Added Functionality
Mobile Scanning: With Mobile Scanning, users can scan documents on the go and print, text, email, or send them to a cloud storage provider or app. This feature supports Admin-defined cloud storage locations, personal drives, and apps. To enable this feature, please reach out to your Vasion representative.
See Enable Mobile Scanning and Mobile Scan for more information.
Version - 2.3.18 - 5/28/2024
- UI updates to improve the apps look and ease of use.
- Enhancements to the login page and IdP icons.
- An issue with the Select All option has been resolved. PI-57887
Version - 2.3.17 - 2/6/2024
We have revamped the PrinterLogic app with a fresh appearance featuring updated icons, refined visuals, and enhanced design elements. Elevate your user experience with style and usability at the forefront.
Version - 2.3.27 - 11/11/2024
- Security enhancements and backend code improvements.
- Resolved an issue with extra spacing before folder names. PI-62405
- Resolved an error with the QR code release. PI-62035
Version - 2.3.26 - 10/7/2024
- Fix implemented that resolved unexpected behavior when using the scan functionality. PI-61625
- Fix implemented for the IdP / Entra ID login button. PI-61502
Version - 2.3.25 - 9/9/2024
- Stability Improvements & Bug Fixes: We’ve addressed various issues, including app crashes when locking the device and other background handling errors, ensuring a smoother and more reliable experience.
- Enhanced Attachment Handling: Improved how the app manages multiple URL attachments when printing from Microsoft Edge on iOS with Intune, making print jobs more seamless and efficient.
Version - 2.3.24 - 8/26/2024
- Fixes for Portal Security assignments to correctly reflect authorized printers. PI-60648
- Fixes to improve LDAP / IdP printer deployments for users. PI-60329
- Improvements to Secure Release Printing reporting for greater accuracy and clarity on print job types. PI-60484
- Fixed a loading indicator issue on the release screen. PI-59712
Version - 2.3.23 - 7/19/2024
- An issue with the loading indicator on the Release screen was resolved. PI-59712
Version - 2.3.22 - 7/18/2024
Added Functionality
The mobile app now supports localization for Spanish, French, and German. This update enhances user experience and automatically adjusts based on the user's system settings and region.
- An issue with the Add Printer modal was resolved. PI-59571
- An issue with mobile app Off-Network printing has been resolved. PI-59405
Version - 2.3.21 - 7/08/2024
- Backend adjustments focused on app performance.
- App libraries were updated to improve performance and security.
Version - 2.3.20 - 7/01/2024
Added Functionality
Mobile Scanning: With Mobile Scanning, users can scan documents on the go and print, text, email, or send them to a cloud storage provider or app. This feature supports Admin-defined cloud storage locations, personal drives, and apps. To enable this feature, please reach out to your Vasion representative.
See Enable Mobile Scanning and Mobile Scan for more information.
Version - 2.3.19 - 2/07/2024
- UI updates to improve the apps look and ease of use.
- An issue with the navigation bar was resolved. PI-45944
Version - 2.3.18 - 2/06/2024
We have revamped the PrinterLogic app with a fresh appearance featuring updated icons, refined visuals, and enhanced design elements. Elevate your user experience with style and usability at the forefront.
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