Print2RDP
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Key features of the Print2RDP

Supported connection methods

Parallel printing and creating separate printer for each client printer!

Print2RDP creates and uses a separate port for every attached printer, allowing the users to print documents simultaneously in parallel! The Print2RDP simultaneous printing can make the printing more faster especially if the server has many remotely logged in user who uses Print2RDP printers.

Ideal solution for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment

Compatible with Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, VMware Horizon + ThinApp, Microsoft RemoteApp, Microsoft Hyper-V, Hyper-V VDI

Add Printers to existing sessions without logging out and logging back in

As of version 6.18, Print2RDP is able to add the selected printer(s) to existing RDP sessions without logging out from the session. The user only has to disconnect (close the RDP window) and reopen it to add the selected printer(s).

Double-sided (duplex) printing

Print2RDP supports Double-sided (duplex) printing. This option could save big amounts of paper when printing large, multi-paged documents - it is also more environment-friendly and the decreased amount of pages are more easier to handle during archiving processes or when dealing with limited storage space.

Audit Logging

The Print2RDP Server includes an Audit Log feature, allowing administrators to keep in track with every printed document, measure printer usage and calculate printing costs.

Web-based Print2RDP Client installer

Administrators only have to download a small Print2RDP Client installer once. When the Administrator starts the web-based Client installer, the latest Print2RDP Client will be downloaded and installed onto the target computer. This new features also enables easier upgrade solution. To upgrade the Print2RDP Client to the latest version, Administrators only have to start the already downloaded web-installer, and it will download and install the latest version!

Static Printer Naming

The Print2RDP unique feature allows the client to attach a printer with a static printer name. No session ID is necessary after the printer name. This unique feature is only available from Black Ice Software with Print2RDP version 6.0.

MSI and Active Directory Installation

Print2RDP comes with MSI installation for Active Directory for IT managers. The MSI installation simplifies Print2RDP installations on large or enterprise installations. The MSI installer is compatible with Microsoft SMS/SCCM. To obtain Print2RDP MSI installations, System Administrators need to contact sales@blackice.com or impactsupport@blackice.com.

Full Access to Client Printer Options

Print2RDP allows the user to have full access to the local printer driver settings via the Print2RDP Client. By turning on Printing Preferences in the client, the user's local printer driver dialog will appear prior to the print job being sent to the printer, allowing the user to change options, such as printer trays and other printer options.

SSL / TLS Encryption

Supports SSL (128-bit) and TLS encryption per encryption of the Remote Desktop Client.

Cloud Printing

The Print2RDP proved a robust and easy-to implement Cloud printing solution for small and large organization. Print2RDP is fully compatible with Amazon Web Service (AWS) and with any Cloud service provide with a flexible licensing solutions.

Fast Printing

Print2RDP is based on the industry leading Black Ice printer drivers and the elapsed time from pressing print from the remote client to the time the print job is delivered to the client printer. It is faster than any other product on the market.

Configuration-Free, Install and forget

Print2RDP automatically configures itself to match the target printer settings, including color settings, resolution, orientation, etc. Neither users, nor system administrators need to worry about configuring. Print2RDP is compatible with any available printers, including network printers, USB, multi function units, fax printers, and more. Push-button user management. Upgrade your number of users by simply entering your new serial number.

Automatic Bandwidth Optimization

Print2RDP automatically minimizes the amount of data sent between the server and client to keep bandwidth requirements to a minimum.

Definable Printer Naming

Print2RDP automatically assigns a straightforward naming convention to associated client printers to allow users to quickly and easily locate their desired printer. Additionally, system administrators can customize the naming conventions used to meet their specific needs.

RDP and ICA Support

Print2RDP includes identical support for both RDP and ICA protocols, providing support for standard Microsoft Terminal Server systems in addition to supporting Citrix systems.

Add Printers at installation

When the Add the client's default printer option is checked, the user's local default printer is automatically added to the Print2RDP Client printer list. This printer will be added to the server (and will be the default in the session) when you connect to Print2RDP Server.

When the Add every client printer option is checked, every local printer of the users is automatically added to the Print2RDP Client printer list. These printers will be added to the server when the user connects with the Print2RDP Client to the Print2RDP Server.

NEW! Make attached printers usable by every logged-in user

Administrators have the option to make every user’s printer to be visible to other users on the server, so every user can print to any other user’s attached printer(s) on the server.

Azure RemoteApp support

Print2RDP supports Microsoft Azure RemoteApp connections, and mounting printers easily.

Ericom Blaze Client Support

Print2RDP supports mounting printers to servers using the Ericom Blaze Client, which is a commonly used alternative for Microsoft Remote Desktop Client.

Print2RDP Pricing

Print2RDP is an annual subscription. Print2RDP is licensed by Concurrent Users, with 1 (one) Server license included. Each licensing option shown below includes 1 (one) Server license, allowing 1 (one) installation on 1 (one) Terminal Server. To license multiple Terminal Servers, you will need a license for each.

Black Ice Software offers different licensing models for Corporate Users and End Users. For more information, please visit the What license do I need? page.

* Subscription fee includes a support subscription.

** Please see End User License Agreement for legal definition of the licensing terms.

*** Prices subject to change without notice.

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MSI Installer for large scale deployment

The MSI installer for Print2RDP Client designed for large scale deployment in Active Directory environments. With the Print2RDP Client MSI installer System Administrators can create custom configurations for every User on the system.
The MSI installer will greatly simplify mess deployment and eliminates the need for customers to build custom installations.

The MSI installer is compatible with Microsoft Intune, Microsoft SMS/SCCM, Zenworks, and Marimba.

The MSI install has the following installation features:

• Upgrade the Print2RDP Server and Client without reboot while preserving the user settings using the MSI installer
• Automatic silent installation
• Configure installation target directory
• Configure the client remote connection type to be RDP or ICA or both
• Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection
• Citrix Client
• Select and add printer(s) to be mapped on the server
• Configure the default client printer to be used on the server
• Enables or Disables the printing preferences dialog
• Enables or Disables the number of copies dialog
• Enables or Disables the sends the printed document from the server as a raster image

For example:

1. Install the Print2RDP Client with the target directory is C:\ Temp and silent mode
msiexec.exe /i "Print2RDP Client.msi" /q TARGETDIR="C:\Temp" INSTALLRDP=1

2. Install the Print2RDP Client for Citrix with default settings and silent mode
msiexec.exe /i "Print2RDP Client.msi" /q INSTALLRDP=1 INSTALLCITRIX=1

3. Install components for Citrix and specify the location of Citrix’s Module.ini file using silent mode
The Module.ini is installed by citrix at the target directory of the citrix client. If you didn’t installed your citrix client to the Program Files directory, you have to specify the path and filename of Module.ini manually, like this:
MODULE_INI="C:\Citrix Client\Module.ini"

If the Module.ini file doesn’t exist at the specified location, you can’t use Print2RDP with your citrix client correctly.
msiexec.exe /i "Print2RDP Client.msi" /q INSTALLCITRIX=1 MODULE_INI="C:\Citrix Client\Module.ini"

4. Install the Print2RDP Client with default client printer
msiexec.exe /i "Print2RDP Client.msi" INSTALLRDP=1 DEFPRINTER=1

5. Install the Print2RDP Client to add every client printer to be attached on the server.
msiexec.exe /i "Print2RDP Client.msi" INSTALLRDP=1 ALLPRINTERS=1

6. Install the Print2RDP Client to use specific printers (ColorPlus and Print2Email), ColorPlus will be the default
msiexec.exe /i "Print2RDP Client.msi" INSTALLRDP=1 PRINTERS="Colorplus;Print2Email"

Supported Installation methods using Group Policy Deployment;

• Assign to Computer (silent install)
• Assign to User (silent install)
• Publish

Additional supported installation method;

• Installation from command line (cmd.exe)

Requirement;

• .NET framework 4.0 or higher

For MSI Installer availability, contact sales@blackice.com.