User and administrator permissions
BrightQ-Pro distinguishes normal user and root access. Available operations also depend on the spooler and local access policy.
| Operation | Normal user | Administrator / root |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Print Job Manager | Yes | Yes |
| Print a document or test page | Yes | Yes |
| View printer information/status | Yes | Yes |
| Change personal default printer | Yes | Yes |
| Delete own print jobs | Yes | Yes |
| Install or uninstall BrightQ-Pro | Privileged authorization required | Yes |
| Run License Manager / activate licenses | No | Yes |
| Add, remove, or duplicate printers | No | Yes |
| Add printer classes | No | Yes |
| Change system default printer | No | Yes |
| Change device accessories | No | Yes |
| Enable device-status monitoring | No | Yes |
| Enable/disable or accept/reject shared queues | No | Yes |
| Suspend/resume jobs | No | Yes, except restrictions noted for HP-UX/IRIX |
A normal user can start the installer, which may request root credentials. Some menu functions remain visible to nonadministrators even when they cannot make system-wide changes.