PrintOnly is a Windows software tool that restricts documents to be printed by physical USB printers but cannot be viewed or edited. This effectively prevents the content of the document from being changed before printing. The program supports a variety of document formats, including PDF, MS Word, Excel, JPG/PNG/TIF images, TXT, PowerPoint, RTF and more.
There are a few reasons why someone might need a file that can only be printed but not viewed or edited.
Security
A file may contain sensitive information that the owner does not want to be shared, even if it is only viewed on a screen. For example, a company might have a file with customer credit card numbers that it only wants to be printed out by authorized personel.
Compliance
In some industries, there are regulations that require certain types of documents to be printed out and kept in a physical format. For example, in the financial industry, there are rules about how long and how records must be stored.
Quality control
In some cases, it is important to be able to verify the accuracy and completeness of a document by printing it out and inspecting it visually. For example, a printer might print out a proof of a document before it is sent to a customer.
Permanence
Printed documents can be more durable and permanent than digital files. For example, a contract or legal document might need to be printed out and signed in order to be valid.
