What is eValet Cloud Print? Features, Benefits, and Who It's For

Keeping office printers running smoothly sounds simple enough, but anyone who's managed a printer fleet knows how quickly things can get complicated.

A printer disappearing, a driver update causing compatibility issues, or configuring a new device for the office can pull your IT team away from valuable work. Managing printers from multiple manufacturers adds even more complexity with different drivers and print queues.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we've spent over 40 years helping organizations simplify their printing processes.

Our e-Valet Cloud Print solution makes everyday printing easier by reducing the need for traditional print servers, simplifying driver management, and automating printer deployment.

In this article, we'll explain what e-Valet Cloud Print is, how it works, its benefits, and whether it's the right fit for your business.

Quick Summary: What to Know About e-Valet Cloud Print

• e-Valet Cloud Print is the basic cloud printing option within STPT's e-Valet Cloud platform.
• It simplifies print management by reducing reliance on traditional print servers and manufacturer-specific drivers.
• A universal cloud print driver and automated printer deployment help reduce routine IT tasks.
• It's best suited for businesses looking to simplify everyday printing without needing advanced security or scanning workflows.
• Organizations that need secure print release or advanced scanning capabilities may benefit more from e-Valet Cloud MFP.

Table of Contents

• What Is e-Valet Cloud Print?
• How Does e-Valet Cloud Print Work?
• What Are the Benefits of e-Valet Cloud Print?
• Who Is e-Valet Cloud Print Best For?
• e-Valet Cloud Print vs. MFP vs. Pro
• Is e-Valet Cloud Print Right for Your Business?
• FAQ

What Is e-Valet Cloud Print?

e-Valet Cloud Print is STPT's basic cloud print management solution. Powered by Y Soft SAFEQ Cloud Breeze, it makes printer setup, print queues, and driver management easier through a central cloud platform. It reduces the IT work needed to manage everyday printing without traditional print servers.

It’s part of STPT’s e-Valet Cloud managed print services (MPS) offering, which includes Print, MFP, and Pro options.

Unlike the on-premises e-Valet Print service, which monitors printers and supplies, e-Valet Cloud Print manages how users connect to printers and send print jobs.

For a broader look at the platform, read our article on What Is e-Valet Cloud?

How Does e-Valet Cloud Print Work?

e-Valet Cloud Print makes it easier to configure, deploy, and manage printers using cloud-based software. It replaces traditional print servers and device-specific drivers with one universal driver and a central management portal.

Administrators can add compatible printers through the portal and make the right printers and print queues available to employees without manually setting up each computer.

The software also supports location-aware printing, which helps employees access relevant printers based on their location.

This simplifies printing for employees and printer management for IT teams.

What Are the Benefits of e-Valet Cloud Print?

1. Simplified Print Driver Management

One of the main benefits of e-Valet Cloud Print is that it reduces the need to manage multiple printer drivers.

Instead of installing and updating separate drivers for different printer models, IT teams can use one universal cloud driver for compatible devices across brands.

The platform also automates client software updates, reducing maintenance and keeping printer settings consistent.

This lets IT departments spend less time managing printer drivers and more time on other responsibilities.

2. Easier Printer Deployment

Adding printers shouldn't require configuring every employee's computer.

With e-Valet Cloud Print, administrators can manage compatible printers, discover devices, and deploy print queues through a centralized web portal.

This can be especially helpful for growing businesses that frequently add printers, computers, or new employees.

3. Less Reliance on Traditional Print Servers

e-Valet Cloud Print can eliminate the need for traditional print servers in compatible environments.

Print servers help manage print queues and distribute jobs to printers. However, they also require maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting.

By moving printer administration to the cloud, businesses can reduce the amount of on-site infrastructure needed to manage printing.

This can simplify IT operations and may potentially lower maintenance costs.

4. More Flexibility for Employees

Employees don't always work at the same desk or in the same office.

e-Valet Cloud Print supports location-aware printing, which helps make the right printers available based on where an employee is working. This makes printing easier for teams across multiple offices or locations.

Instead of contacting IT every time they need to connect to another printer, employees can access compatible printers through the cloud-managed printing environment.

5. Reduced IT Workload

Driver updates, printer deployment, and print queue management can be time-consuming for businesses that operate multiple devices.

By automating many of these tasks, e-Valet Cloud Print helps IT teams manage printing more efficiently.

While IT may still need to handle device maintenance, network requirements, and occasional troubleshooting, routine printer administration becomes easier.

For more ways to simplify printing, read our related article, 6 Ways to Make Your Printing Processes Easier for Your IT Staff.

Who Is e-Valet Cloud Print Best For?

e-Valet Cloud Print is ideal for organizations that want simpler printer administration without advanced print security or scanning features.

It's particularly useful for:

• Small and medium-sized businesses: Organizations with limited IT resources that want to reduce time spent managing printer drivers and print queues.
• Businesses with mixed printer fleets: Offices using printers from different manufacturers that want a more consistent way to manage printing.
• Growing organizations: Businesses adding employees, devices, or locations that need an easier way to deploy printers.
• Cloud-first workplaces: Organizations already using cloud-based systems that want to reduce their reliance on traditional print infrastructure.

However, businesses that regularly handle sensitive documents or need tighter print control may benefit more from e-Valet Cloud MFP.

e-Valet Cloud Print vs. MFP vs. Pro: What's the Difference?

All three options are part of the same e-Valet Cloud platform, but they support different print management needs.

e-Valet Cloud Print provides the essential tools for managing everyday printing through the cloud.

e-Valet Cloud MFP builds on Print by adding features such as user authentication, secure print release, printing restrictions, and one-touch scanning workflows.

e-Valet Cloud Pro offers additional capabilities for organizations with more complex IT environments, advanced security requirements, or legacy infrastructure.

You can explore these options in our related articles:

• What Is e-Valet Cloud MFP? Features, Benefits, and Who It's For
• What Is e-Valet Cloud Pro? Features, Benefits, and Who It's For

Is e-Valet Cloud Print Right for Your Business?

e-Valet Cloud Print may be worth considering if:

• Your IT team spends too much time managing printer drivers.
• You want to reduce your reliance on traditional print servers.
• You have multiple printer brands or models.
• Adding new printers requires too much manual setup.
• You want a simpler way to manage printing across your organization.

However, e-Valet Cloud Print doesn't offer every advanced print management feature.

If your organization needs secure print release, detailed user activity reporting, or customized scanning workflows, e-Valet Cloud MFP may be a better fit.

Organizations with more complex security requirements or existing IT systems that require advanced integrations may benefit from e-Valet Cloud Pro.

FAQ

Does e-Valet Cloud Print eliminate print servers?

Yes, in compatible environments. e-Valet Cloud Print uses cloud-based administration to reduce or eliminate the need for traditional on-site print servers.

Can e-Valet Cloud Print work with different printer brands?

Yes. Its universal print driver supports compatible printers from multiple manufacturers, reducing the need to manage separate drivers for every model.

Does e-Valet Cloud Print include secure print release?

No. Secure print release, which requires employees to authenticate before collecting documents, is available through e-Valet Cloud MFP and Pro.

What's the difference between e-Valet Print and e-Valet Cloud Print?

e-Valet Print is STPT's existing basic managed print service, which focuses on fleet monitoring and supply management. e-Valet Cloud Print is the entry-level cloud option that simplifies printer deployment, drivers, and print queue administration.

Is It Time to Simplify Your Print Management?

Managing printers, drivers, and print servers shouldn’t take more time than necessary.

e-Valet Cloud Print simplifies everyday printing by reducing manual administration and helping employees access the printers they need.

However, not every organization needs the same level of print management. Some may benefit from basic cloud printing; others from the additional security and workflow capabilities of MFP or Pro.

Not sure which e-Valet Cloud option is right for your business?

At STPT, we can evaluate your current printing setup and determine whether Print, MFP, or Pro makes the most sense for your organization.

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