Server requirements |
Serverless - No print servers required |
directprint.io app installed on an always on, always connected device running ChromeOS, macOS or Windows. |
Allows printing to print queues on a print server, or printing to GCP supporters printers. |
Privacy Policy |
Print jobs never leave your LAN. Privacy Policy.
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Print jobs never leave your already approved Google Workspace infrastructure. Privacy Policy.
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Print jobs leave your network, go through the Google Cloud and then re-enter your network.
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Supported devices |
ChromeOS, macOS, Windows 10. |
ChromeOS, macOS, Windows 10. |
Android, Chromebooks, Windows, iOS. |
End-user experience |
CTRL-P / File -> Print.
Standard and consistent print journey across all supported devices and printers
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CTRL-P / File -> Print.
Standard and consistent print journey across all supported devices and printers
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CTRL-P / File -> Print
Experience varies from platform to platform and printer capabilities.
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Getting setup |
Allocation of printers to
users via Google Workspace OUs, groups, devices. |
Allocation of printers to
users via Google Workspace OUs, groups, devices.
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Setup using the Google Cloud platform. |
Internet requirements |
Print jobs never leave your network. Print statistics reported to directprint.io.
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Remote print jobs sent via Google Drive. Print statistics reported to directprint.io.
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Print jobs printed through Google Cloud Print transferred over the internet.
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Remote printing availability |
Users need to be on the same network as your printers. |
Users can be connected to any network with internet access. |
Users can be connected to any network with internet access. |
Printer allocation / advertising |
Printer allocation via OUs, groups, devices or users via directprint.io admin console. |
Printer allocation via OUs, groups, devices or users via directprint.io admin console. . |
GCP admins can share GCP with individual users or through Google Groups. |