Genius Desktop
Secure, accessible print client for Windows and macOS
The modern evolution of the Genius PC Client. Now with native macOS support, which was not available before. With Pull Printing, Light Pull Printing, Delegation Printing, Failover, support for Windows 11 and macOS, further platforms on request.
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Insecure pressure costs trust, time, and bandwidth
Sensitive documents are left out in the printer tray. Print jobs are failing due to poor WAN connections. Failures of individual servers bring entire sites to a standstill. Lack of accessibility excludes users. This is compounded by outdated clients that do not support macOS. Genius Desktop addresses these issues.
How you benefit from Genius Desktop
Finally native on macOS: The previous Genius PC Client only ran on Windows. Genius Desktop supports macOS natively, making it the first client generation for mixed Windows and Apple environments.
Authenticated Printing in Everyday Life: Authenticated print release prevents documents from lying unobserved in the output tray. Communication is encrypted, HTTPS upload as an alternative to classic IPP or LPR printing.
Fail-safe for critical infrastructure: Multiple servers or cluster nodes can be configured per client. If a target fails, the client switches to the next one. If no target is reachable, print jobs are cached locally, and the user is actively informed.
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This is what Genius Desktop does
Native macOS and Windows support
Windows 11 and macOS natively, other platforms such as Windows 10 and Linux on request. The multilingual client facilitates use in international teams.
Pull Printing and Delegation
Pull Printing and Direct Printing via Printer Selection, Light Pull Printing and Light Direct Printing, Favourites and recently used printers, Printer search, Basic Delegation Print and Print Job Name Modification.
Light Pull Printing for lean infrastructure
Light Pull Printing and Light Direct Printing significantly reduce central storage requirements and lower network traffic. Ideal for WAN links and distributed locations with limited bandwidth.
Failover Architecture
Each client can be assigned multiple Genius servers or cluster nodes via configuration. Unreachable targets are automatically blacklisted. Example: Entry 1 is a load balancer, Entry 2 is Server 1, Entry 3 is Server 2. If the load balancer fails, one functioning server remains accessible.
Emergency operation with user information
If a print target cannot be reached, print jobs are cached locally. The user receives a notification. As soon as a target is reachable again, the jobs are processed in a controlled manner. No lost jobs, no duplicate prints.
Central Configuration and Tenant Capability
Basic User Login, UI-less Printing for Kiosk Environments with Changing Users including Self-Delegation, Multitenancy Support, Accessibility Features, and Integration with Genius Relay.
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The strengths of Genius Desktop
- Seamless integration into existing Windows and macOS environments
- 100 % On-Premise, no cloud required
- Made in Germany, ISO 27001:2022-certified
- Available 24/7 through failover and local caching
25 years of experience – 1,000+ Customers – Practical Knowledge – 30+ Trade partner
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Your starting point: Consulting on introduction or migration
Whether it's a new launch or a migration from existing client solutions, we will discuss your specific starting position with you: platforms, site structure, WAN and LAN situation, and requirements for accessibility and fault tolerance.
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FAQ
Genius Desktop läuft auf folgenden Plattformen:
Genius Desktop is natively available for Windows 11 and macOS. Native macOS support is new; the predecessor Genius PC Client ran exclusively on Windows. Further platforms such as Windows 10 and Linux can be implemented upon request.
Server- oder Netzwerkausfallschutz sind Mechanismen, die dazu dienen, dass ein System auch dann weiter funktioniert, wenn ein Teil davon ausfällt. Bei Servern kann dies bedeuten, dass Sie mehrere Server haben, von denen einer übernimmt, wenn ein anderer ausfällt (z. B. durch gespiegelte Server oder Cluster-Technologie). Bei Netzwerken kann dies durch redundante Verbindungen geschehen, bei denen Daten automatisch über einen anderen Weg geleitet werden, wenn eine Verbindung unterbrochen ist.
Multiple Genius Servers or cluster nodes can be configured for Pro clients. Unreachable targets are automatically blacklisted. For example, entry 1 is a load balancer, entry 2 is Server 1, entry 3 is Server 2. If the load balancer fails, a functioning server remains accessible. If no target is available, print jobs are cached locally and the user is informed.
Is the Genius Server required for the operation of Genius Desktop?
Yes. Genius Desktop requires Genius Server. The client is part of the Genius Server platform.
Does Genius Desktop support kiosk environments?
Yes. UI-less printing with self-delegation is specifically designed for kiosk environments with changing users.
What are the plans for future features?
Genius Desktop is replacing the previous Genius PC Client. New features are planned and will be rolled out with subsequent versions.
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Whether it's a new launch, a migration or an expansion of existing Genius infrastructure, speak with us. We will get back to you with a concrete proposal for your platforms, site structure and requirements.