Chromebook Printing in 2024 and beyond
The time has long come and gone where we waved goodbye to Google Cloud Print, learned to embrace enhanced native CUPS printing and pivoted to other print possibilities – we strongly hope that directprint.io has made it to the top of the list to fill the gap Google Cloud Print left behind.
If that’s the case, we want to say a quick thanks! And for those who are still looking at options, we hope this guide will prove useful to you.
Just before we jump in, we’d like to announce that…
Chrome Enterprise: directprint.io is still a preferred choice.
We’re thrilled to announce that directprint.io maintains its status as Chrome Enterprise Recommended! Our ongoing collaboration with Google remains steadfast in tackling the complexities of education and enterprise print deployment and management.
We’ve written a super simple guide to setting up printing on your Chromebook with directprint.io. Head over to this page to check it out.
What does the Chromebook Printing landscape look like in 2024 and beyond?
For many organizations, the choice to use Chromebooks is an easy one. Finding an efficient way to manage an organization’s print infrastructure will be a top priority – from security enhancements to automating workflows.
Chromebook Printing for Education
Chromebook printing in education has become increasingly streamlined and user-friendly. Google has developed various features and tools to enhance printing capabilities for schools and educators using Chromebooks. Some key standouts include:
Management Console: For educational institutions using Google Workspace for Education, administrators can take control of managing print settings and policies through the Google Admin Console. This enables decisions on who can print, which printers are available, and other related configurations.
Integration with Google Drive: Chromebooks are deeply integrated with Google Drive, making it easy for students and educators to save their work in the cloud and access it from any device with an internet connection. This extends to printing which allows users to print directly from Google Drive.
Cost-Efficiency and Sustainability: Chromebooks are known for being cost-effective and for their energy efficiency. As education increasingly adopts digital resources, there’s a reduction in printing within schools, with a wider movement to decrease paper usage in educational settings.
Chromebook Printing for Enterprise
Google has conquered education and now it’s after a share of the enterprise market. In recent years, Chromebooks have gained significant popularity among both small-to-medium sized businesses and larger Enterprises. With a rising level of interest, leading to a notable expansion of the market size. It’s clear to see that Google is working hard to increase the presence of ChromeOS in places that may never have considered using them before now.
Chromebook printing for enterprise has evolved further to offer more streamlined and sophisticated solutions for users. Here is a look at some of the features you might expect to see:
Centralized Management: Managing printing settings and policies centrally through the Google Admin Console or other management tools allows streamlined control over printer access, user permissions, and print job monitoring across the organization.
Security Features: Chrome OS’s built-in security features, like automatic updates, enhance the security of printing activities. Additionally, enterprises can implement advanced authentication methods to ensure that only authorized users can release print jobs.
Compatibility and Integration: Chromebooks can integrate with various cloud-based printing solutions and services, offering flexibility in choosing the tools that best suit an enterprise’s unique requirements.
If you’d like to learn more about setting up print management for Chromebooks – directprint.io offers a 30 day FREE trial with full setup support from our hands-on team.
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