This document provides an overview of cloud printing basics. It defines cloud computing and describes the main types of cloud (private, public, hybrid). It explains that software as a service (SaaS) allows applications to be accessed over the internet as a service. Cloud printing is a SaaS that allows documents in the cloud to be printed without installing printer drivers by using a cloud-connected printer. The document outlines the key components needed for cloud printing including an internet-connected printer, cloud account, and device that can print to the cloud like a phone, laptop or tablet. It provides a high-level example workflow of how a print job would flow from a user's device through the cloud and to the destination printer.

1. Basics of Cloud Printing
Sangeetha Subramani
20/1/2017
Bangalore

2. INTRODUCTION
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 Any Developer or Tester who is interested in learning cloud printing needs
to learn what cloud is and the basic printing operations in Cloud. You can
find the basics of Cloud and cloud printing in this document and get an idea
of how cloud perform with the help of Embedded device and cloud Server.
 Here I have explained how you can print the document with the help of
cloud.
 The documents which are in cloud can be printed without installing Printer
driver on our PC with the help of cloud.
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3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 CLOUD
 TYPES OF CLOUD
 CLOUD SERVICES
 SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SaaS)
 THE BENEFITS OF SaaS
 CLOUD PRINT
 CLOUD PRINTING SERVICE
 PRINCIPLES OF CLOUD PRINT
 WHAT DO I NEED?
 FLOW OF CLOUD PRINT

4. CLOUD
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‘Cloud computing’ is an emerging information technology for storing,
processing and use of data from remotely located computers that can be
accessed over the internet. Although Cloud computing can be seen as a new
technology which revolutionize the way of using the Internet. However one
must be very careful to understand the limitations and security risks posed in
utilizing these technologies.
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5. TYPES OF CLOUD
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There are three types of cloud which includes private, public and hybrid
cloud. The private cloud is owned by a single organization and public
clouds are shared on a larger scale. Private cloud provides better control
and more flexibility. Private Cloud and Public Cloud jointly makes Hybrid
cloud, and this cloud is used by most of the industries.
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6. CLOUD SERVICES
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Computing as a service over the internet
 Cloud computing, often referred to as simply “the cloud,” is the delivery of
on-demand computing resources—everything from applications to data
centers over the internet on a pay-for-use basis.
 Elastic resources—Scale up or down quickly and easily to meet demand
 Metered service so you only pay for what you use
 Self service—All the IT resources you need with self-service access.
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7. CONTINUED…
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Listed cloud services below:
 1. Software as a service (SaaS)
 2. Platform as a service (PaaS)
 3. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
Lets see SaaS in brief to explain cloud print
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8. SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SaaS)
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 Cloud-based applications or software as a service run on distant computers
“in the cloud” that are owned and operated by others and that connect to
users’ computers via the internet and, usually, a web browser.
 This provides unlimited computing power on demand to users, which does
not require major capital investments to fulfill their needs. In addition to
that with the help of an internet connection they can retrieve their data from
anywhere.
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9. THE BENEFITS OF SaaS
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 You can sign up and rapidly start using innovative business apps
 Apps and data are accessible from any connected computer
 No data is lost if your computer breaks, as data is in the cloud
 The service is able to dynamically scale to usage needs
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10. CLOUD PRINT
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 Cloud Printing is a combination of software and hardware to monitor print
devices and to enable easy management of print devices in small and
medium business enterprises.
 Cloud Print is a service which is created to allow any Cloud-Print-aware
application (web, desktop, mobile) on any device in the network cloud to
print to any printer.
 Cloud Print integrates with the mobile/laptop/desktop allowing users to
print from their mobile/laptop/desktop devices. Cloud Print is listed as a
printer option in the Print Preview page of Web browsers like Google
Chrome, Firefox, IE and Opera.
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11. CLOUD PRINTING SERVICES (CPS)
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 Cloud printing services (CPS) are hosted cloud computing offerings that
enable users to print documents and other materials on any device
associated with the cloud. Users create content with any software tool they
want and transfer the file to a cloud printing service provider via whatever
device they choose, which then routes the file to a cloud-attached printer at
a location selected by the user.
 CPS may be open (hosted by a company that enables other enterprises to
use its hardware, software and network to produce printed materials) or
closed (a proprietary network that is available to only the enterprise’s
customers).
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12. CONTINUED….
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 Cloud printing enables end users, whether professional buyers or consumers, to have
documents printed without being encumbered by actual printing equipment and still
have it delivered where and when they want it.
 Technology providers may enable CPS as part of a managed print services (MPS)
offering.
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13. PRINCIPLES OF CLOUD PRINT
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Professional cloud print providers strive to:
 Allow any virtual information to be accessible as tangible objects.
 Allow clients to connect their service in the simplest way possible.
 Allow production facilities to connect in the simplest way possible.
 Produce on demand only, to avoid excess stock.
 Produce in best-of-breed facilities only, to ensure the highest quality.
 Produce locally, to minimize the ecological footprint.
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14. WHAT DO I NEED?
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To use Cloud Print you need below primary things:
 Internet protocol of Printers Configured in Cloud
 Embedded Device for security purpose which allow user to access printer in
cloud.
 User Account.
 A Cloud Print-enabled printer
 A device capable of printing to Cloud Print (e.g. an Android phone, iOS
device, laptop, or tablet).
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15. FLOW OF CLOUD PRINT
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 I have explained one of the basic workflow of cloud print services I have
worked before which uses Cloud, Database, Server, Embedded Device and
Apps.
 Admin Accounts will be maintained and managed in regular intervals of
time.
 Permission for Guest and Admin user plays major role is servicing the
customer.
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16. MAIN PAGE APPLICATION ADMIN SERVER CONFIGURATION
Printer 1
in cloud
Printer n
in cloud
… … … … … …
EMBEDDED DEVICE
WHICH PROVIDES
AUTHENTICATION
TO USE PRINTER IN
CLOUD SERVER
RUN DISCOVERY PRINT APP SCAN APP 1. HAVE ACCESS TO INITIATE RUN DISCOVERY
FUNCTION
2. HAVE ACCESS TO
REBOOT/RESTART/UPGRADING/FLASHING THE
EMBEDDED DEVICE.
USER GETS DATA OF SERVER
CONFIGURATION. IT IS
USUALLY TESTING SERVER
OR PRODUCTION SERVER
NOT REGISTERED
REGISTERED
LOGIN AS GUEST USER
OR
AS AN ADMIN
LOGIN AS GUEST USER
OR
AS AN ADMIN
LOGIN
AS AN ADMIN
LOGIN
AS AN ADMIN
NUMBER OF
PRINTERS
AVAILABLE IN
CLOUD ARE LISTED
LOGIN TO APPS AND PERFORM
OPERATION.
NOTE: USER CAN RECEIVE AND
SAVE PRINTED/SCANNED
DOCUMENTS IN CLOUD. NEWLY ADDED (CONFIGURED IN
CLOUD)PRINTERS ARE AVAILABLE WHEN
DISCOVERY OPERATION IS PERFORMED.
EWS PAGE
REGISTERATION PAGE

17. THANK YOU
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 For any queries please contact : sangeethas1989@gmail.com
 My Linkedin Login ID is:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangeetha-subramani-05029833
 Date of the slide created: 20th January 2017
 Reference Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing
http://www.gartner.com/it-glossary/cloud-printing-services-cps/
http://www.cloudprintmanifesto.org/
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