How PRINT-VAULT™ works

PRINT-VAULT is an application that monitors ASCII print data transmitted via serial or TCP communications. The application package includes a program to receive Ethernet telnet print data recorded to a text file for the PRINT-VAULT application to monitor. The print data may be from control systems or other devices printing cycles, batch reports, and receipts. Specific start-stop identifiers within the text are used to indicate an active report. This helps the program determine when a print is ready to be queued for storage. Alternatively, prints can be stored as timed intervals. Exact copies of the print data are saved as individual read only PDF files which are encrypted and cannot be modified. This helps meet CFR 21 Part 11 critical standards*.

NOTE: One application is required for each print transmission line.

WINDOWS PC OR SERVER OPTION

The PRINT-VAULT application can be added to the startup services of a Windows PC or Server. The PC/server option allows for direct and centralized administrative control of the applications and files. If the print data is transmitted by serial communications, a device server can be added to send the serial data to the server through an Ethernet connection. The PRINT-VAULT and the print capture programs do not require installation and will run directly from the location where the applications are stored.

HARDWARE OPTION

PRINT-VAULT can be ordered as a pre-loaded small embedded Linux computer which can be mounted inside a control panel or other secure location. The computer can be connected to a network by Ethernet. The PRINT-VAULT hardware option has features to allow users to easily access the print files with enhanced security. Copies of the PDF files can also be stored to a removable USB flash storage drive.

* 21 CFR Part 11 requires both procedural controls (i.e. notification, training, SOPs) and administrative controls to be put in place by the user in addition to the limited technical controls that the PRINT-VAULT can offer.