Local network printing administered through the G Suite console.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.33
Update
May 21, 2019
Size
1.16MiB
Developer
directprint.io
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
2.26923 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
PrinterProvider
Notifications
Identity
Identity.email
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
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IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins Extension

Reliable local network printing for Chromebook admins.

Designed for G Suite admins (formerly Google Apps for Education/Work) this extension provides fuss-free local network printing.
End users just select local network printers from the Chrome print dialogue as if they were Cloud printers.

** FOR EVEN MORE FEATURES & CONTROL ** please check out our advanced printer management solution for G Suite https://directprint.io,
click 'Website' on your right

Ideal for schools, colleges and enterprise as no additional end-user instructions are required. Simple to use.

** New features:
** Secure print release - PIN entry to release print jobs.
** Print analytics: Printers, users and cost dashboard.
** Multi-copy, multi-job spooling, automatic print retries.
** Location filtering - useful for retail: specify hundreds of printers in one configuration file (single OU model) but allow the client to filter their printer list to their location.

** IMPORTANT INFO FOR G SUITE ADMINS: CONFIGURATION GUIDE **
Details here: http://bit.ly/2cXc6sd

Please note this version needs the G Suite Admin account to work, if you are not a G Suite Admin please check out the other versions of this extension in the 'related' tab. Do not install this extension from the store - 'force install' the extension through the G Suite admin UI.

Advantages vs the free IPP/CUPS extension:

1) No complex setup instructions for end-users.
2) Admins control which printers apply to Organizational units - add or remove local printers at will
3) Zero end-user config prevents users from accidentally changing connection settings
4) All printers automatically appear in the Chrome printer list, no need to select the printer from the extension configuration page (the free version does not put all printers into the printer list).
5) More printer settings: colour/mono, duplex
6) Simple dashboard on who's printing, popular printers and cost estimation - can you save money?
7) Print spooling and job retry - useful in busy classrooms/offices
8) Single config file, location filtered list on the client
9) PIN release (secure) printing option


Please note that unfortunately this extension does not currently work for Public/Kiosk sessions. Please see directprint.io client for public session support.

------- Additional info -------

This Chromebook extension allows you to print directly to a local CUPS print server or IPP+PDF/PWG/Unirast(Airprint)/Postscipt3 compatible printer from Chromebooks.

IPP/CUPS printing does not rely on Google Cloud Print to process your documents.

Your documents are sent directly from the Chrome browser or Chromebook to the printer or CUPS. Please see www.cups.org for more info on CUPS print system.

Please see the free IPP/CUPS extension for printer compatibility details and printer testing.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ipp-cups-printing-for-chr/lkhfeoafdgbaecajkdbioenncjopbpmk

This is a full featured trial version for 14 days.

Once you have tested it please contact [email protected] to obtain a site license key.


Pricing (annual recurring)
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1-100 users: $250 / Eur 250 / £200 (minimum order block license)
101+ users: $2.50 / Eur 2.50 / £2.00 per additional user
500+ users significant volume discounts apply.
Education sector discounts always available.
Contact [email protected] for a quote or buy online http://bit.ly/2cXc6sd

CUPS and the CUPS logo & Airprint are trademarks of Apple Inc.
This extension is not affiliated with Google or any printer manufacturer.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension file

Select and download the IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install IPP/CUPS printing for G Suite admins extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Ray Monk (ID: 00000087b33aae4c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/27/2019 Does not work. Waste of time.

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