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.
Using the Output Gateway, the print job is compressed up to 98%. However, you can also use native drivers to reduce print data by up to 80%. The result can be shown with the ThinPrint Engine configuration console (see Fig.) or with the Tracking Report Engine.
Fig.: Job statistics of an 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 ThinPrint Engine compresses print data which is then uncompressed with the ThinPrint Client.
Device setup: In the ThinPrint Output Gateway you can set the desired compression level per printer. You can print the level normal without losing any quality.
Fig.: Selecting compression level and SpeeCache
SpeedCache makes printing even faster and more efficient. It checks every print job, for whether it replicates graphic elements (such as logos or fonts) and, if so, sends them only once. Thereby, the volume of server-client communication is cut down, without creating additional load on the network.