At VMworld 2010, we announced that with the development of Location Based Printing, VMware View™ users can now print directly from virtual desktops to the nearest network printer. New features integrated into VMware View™ 4.5 free administrators from previously required installation of printer drivers on client devices or install printers. Instead, Group Policies control which printer is available for each desktop or user.

Driver free printing, print data compression and PCoIP optimized printing: In 2007, VMware began integrating ThinPrint .print core technology in multiple desktop virtualization products including VMware ACE, VMware Workstation, VMware Player and VMware Fusion.

By partnering with VMware to deliver optimized and location-aware printing in VMware View 4.5, we continue to contribute to the next stage of print optimization in virtual desktop environments with its .print technology. With Location Based Printing, no additional printer drivers or printers need to be installed on the client devices, reducing administration costs and enabling the use of thin clients, which do not require additional installation or set-up procedures. The available printers are set-up via Group Policies depending on computer or user. 

ThinPrint .print technology is now bundled in VMware View 4.5 and Location Based Printing is available to all VMware View customers automatically. Further functions such as centralizing all print features on the print server, are available with an upgrade to the .print Engine for VMware View.