Print Data Compression
In addition to bandwidth limitation , the compression of print data is an important feature of the ThinPrint solution. You can use ThinPrint to print with native printer drivers (original printer drivers) or use the virtual printer driver ThinPrint Output Gateway for Driver Free Printing. In both cases, the print job is compressed up to 98%, whereby the Output Gateway achieves higher compression rates than native drivers. However, you can also use native drivers to reduce print data by about 80%. The result is shown in the MMC (Microsoft Management Console):
Fig.: Job statistics of a ThinPrint .print Output Gateway
Advanced Adaptive Compression: During compression, the print job is divided into its components; different compression methods are applied to text and images to ensure that an optimal, very small file size can be sent. The .print Engine compresses print data which is then uncompressed with the .print Client.
In the ThinPrint Output Gateway you can set the desired compression level per printer. You can print the levels normal and without images, without losing any data.
Fig.: Settings for the output device: Compression and optional features
The compression rate depends on the defined bandwidth. Compression is carried out automatically and in a way that suits your connection: higher compression with lower bandwidths, since smaller files can be transmitted more quickly. If you have enough bandwidth, you do not need a lot of compression. This is regulated in the background by the convenient Adaptive Speed function.