PretonSaver Home Edition for Windows

By Preton
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Developer’s Description

Optimize printer toner and ink consumption and double cartridge yield.

PretonSaver Home Edition saves hundreds of dollars per user on ink and toner without compromising on quality. Based on a unique patent-pending Pixel Optimizer technology, it uses advanced algorithms to identify and delete pixels that are not necessary to maintain the high quality level printing, dramatically reducing toner and ink usage. Instant Savings. PretonSaver Home is easy to install and operate. All you have to do is install the software and print. PretonSaver automatically identifies the printing and can instruct printers on how to save ink without sacrificing the desired quality. It supports both ink-jet printers as and laser printers, connected directly to the computer (local) or through a network. More Control for More Savings With PretonSaver Home you can easily define saving levels for specific print jobs, applications, or elements (text, graphics, or images). You can automatically omit graphics or images for specific documents, in order to increase your savings. Measurable Savings With PretonSaver Home your savings level are not theoretical. Ink cartridge levels are monitored and page costs are constantly calculated and reported, allowing constant visibility and monitoring of saving levels. Reduces consumable spending by up to 70%. Easy to install and manage start saving with just a few clicks. Comprehensive reporting on cost and usage. Supports Inkjet and LaserJet printers. Color and mono, local and network printers. Supports Windows, Win XP SP2 and up, Win Vista and Win 7.

PretonSaver Home Edition for Windows

By Preton
Trial version
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GENERAL

Release: July 13, 2015

Latest update: July 13, 2015

Version: 1.0.3.18

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 10
Windows 7

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 13,663

Downloads Last Week: 1

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3.2/5

58 User Votes

Program OK. The company practices are a problem.
ofannodMarch 1, 2014
Pros
It does use less ink, and relatively seamlessly.
Cons
Apparently you can reinstall this software only once. If you have to reinstall a 2nd time for ANY REASON, corrupted files, virus, hard drive crash, new computer etc. it will cost you, but the price is not made public.
Summary
I purchased a "Lifetime License" for the Preton Home Version back in late 2012. Before purchasing, I did ask the company what "Lifetime" meant. It meant that I can renew each year at a lesser price than the original purchase price. The wording seemed somewhat deceptive to me, but the pricing was acceptable. I declined their Customer Support Contract since I am no amateur software user. I troubleshoot all my own software difficulties and have done so for decades. I certainly felt competent to use this small program. Ah, so much I didn't know about this company and its practices. Here's the problem. When my year old laptop's hard drive died, I spend a week moving files and programs from my backup to an old PC. So far so good. Unfortunately, I had a problem with the old PC too and had to reformat the hard drive and spent another week moving everything again. (Thankfully I had great backups) However, when I reinstalled Preton the second time, it wouldn't take my registration #. Their website offered no solution to the error message I received. So I contacted the company via email. Here is the context of my email. (with my name and registration number removed) "Hello, Unfortunately, I've had to reformat my hard drive. Needless to say, all programs have to be reinstalled. I'm not having any luck entering my Product Key for Preton. Message tells me "The activation key has exceeded its allowed number of activations". I followed the instructions to release the current activations, but there were no activations listed to release. I'm not sure what to do next. I am providing my license information if that will help you help me. Thank you for your assistance. " Here is the reply I received: "Our records show that you do not have a valid support agreement with Preton which means unfortunately that we cannot provide you with assistance. However, if you wish to purchase an updated support contract you can do so using the following link: https://www.plimus.com/jsp/buynow.jsp?contractId=3165562 Once you have a valid agreement we will be more than happy to assist you. Please resend your message once purchase has been made." Hmmm. First time any software company tried to extort money from me to install or reinstall their program on a new or reformatted PC. I wasn't asking for a complicated time consuming problem to be solved. Any company that requires that you pay to move a program to a new or reformatted PC is suspect in my book. How many people never buy a new PC? Never have a hard drive crash? Or both, as happened to me? NONE of the other programs I have required me to pay to reinstall. And I have a LOT of software installed. In fact, there were one or two as I recall for which I could not even locate my Registration number - my fault. Those companies politely emailed my number to me without fanfare. FREE programs don't offer support, which I certainly understand. But when a license has been purchased, I expect to be able at least to reinstall it. That was about 8 months ago. I got less than a year's use out of this program. Being curious, last week I went to the Preton website and attempted to determine the current going rate for the program and then the rate for the "Support Contract". The price for the program was provided. And there was a checkbox to add "Two Years Support and Upgrades Contract" to the cart. The same page required the purchaser's credit card number. Here's the interesting part. There is NO PRICE SHOWN FOR THE CONTRACT! So, the implication is that maybe there is a cost for it and maybe not, but we're not going to tell you till we get your credit card number. By the time you get the price, you have already given and entered your credit card number. Personally, I find this company's practices unacceptable. Bitter? Sure I am. Wouldn't you be? I purchased a program I couldn't use. And I still don't know the cost of the "Contract". Maybe by design . . . That was my experience. Yours may be different. Me? I'm subscribing to a different ink saving program. I cannot recommend this one.
worked great till last update
Steven J ClarkOctober 9, 2012
Pros
easy way to crop, cut and paste parat of your screen and drop it into another program
Cons
Paid for it and it worked for about 4 months. Online help not any help. Stopped working after last Windows 7 update (at that time). Bought Inksaver and it works great.
Summary
good programme
Melt_The_IceJune 1, 2012
Pros
it does what it is supposed to do.
Cons
could have a better interface
Summary
I have bought this programme and it quite do what it is supposed to do. It does reduce the toner's consumption which allows me to save the environment and save money as well.
Product does just what it's supposed to.
tvaz123May 4, 2012
Pros
Product does just what it's supposed to.
Cons
I haven't come across any problems yet.
Summary
Product does just what it's supposed to.
Quality of print excellant
blocher72December 12, 2011
Pros
I enjoy the quality of the printing, and still doesn't cost arm and leg. One of the better down loads for me. Well worth you time.
Cons
Could be a little faster, should not need to press print twice.Still good for printing quality.
Summary
Bottom line...Saves $$$$
sdsu98December 10, 2011
Pros
Stretches out the ink by allowing me to lower the print quality on docs that don't need the higher quality print.
Cons
None so far.
Summary
The best toner/ink saver software
halftheinkDecember 3, 2011
Pros
Saves money Just upgraded to the new version, it was very easy their support really answers emails
Cons
The UI can be a bit nicer, but its functional.
Summary
I have tried several software, but this one really works. I'm using this inksaver for two years now, what can i say, i love it.
Background bandwidth usage
pcguru4uNovember 30, 2011
Pros
Gives users more options than "draft" or "fast draft" when trying to save ink.
Cons
For some reason PretonClient.exe uses internet bandwidth while an active process (XP Pro). I have satellite internet and monitor Mb usage closely. For some reason there are small amounts of bytes being received and sent while this process is active (task manager). When process is killed, mysterious bandwidth "dribbling" stops.
Summary
Okay program, but what is going on in the background?
Some glitches have to be straightened
gounistatAugust 28, 2011
Pros
Subjective feeling of inkjet ink saving (not objectively tested yet) Relatively simple interface
Cons
Windows XP pro seems to work better than in Vista or Windows 7 which sometime prompt me twice for the same thing, i.e. ink saver level. Some other time will not print at all.
Summary
It is a good intended application however some bugs have to be corrected.
GREAT APPlication!
jeeyes43August 28, 2011
Pros
Ease of use & well organized
Cons
none as of now.
Summary
would definitely reccomend.