Google has recently announced that it is discontinuing the\nCloud Print, its cloud-based printing solution from December 31, 2020. Google\nhas encouraged the patrons of its tool to find other alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tool had been in beta stages since 2010 to allow users to\nprint data from its sister applications like Google Docs using printers that\nare connected to the cloud using an internet network. The software was designed\nto minimize the dependence on drivers and reduce the complexity of printing\nespecially using mobile devices that had to be connected to the printers for\nprinting documents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Google Cloud Print, the organization strived to remove\nphysical barriers in printing materials. In other words, it enables users to\nprint documents on printers from remote locations several miles away so long as\nthey were connected to the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Chrome OS integrates the capabilities of Cloud Print,\nthe fact that it is not yet a widely used operating system could be a limiting\nfactor in the utility of the features. There are third-party applications that\ncan fill in the void as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the best solution would be to use hosted desktops\nthat can be accessed using any device. These are independent of the operating\nsystem and can provide printing solutions that are comparable with conventional\nprinters. They provide secure connections to the print servers and allow RDP\nprinting software like TSPrint to be installed on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TSPrint is an application that is specifically designed for\nremote desktops, VDI and Citrix environments for sending commands to local\nprinters. It does not require drivers, administrators or additional\nconfiguration for implementation. It uses print compression technology to\nincrease the throughput speed for executing commands remotely. The\nplug-and-play software works with any network printer and allows to seamlessly\ntransfer files to local workstations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consider a scenario in which a person accessing hosted QuickBooks <\/a>using a laptop might have to print transaction details on their office printer while traveling. This is possible cloud printing technology provided by software like TSPrint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n