--- title: "IGEL OS Printing | Cloud Printing for Thin Clients" description: "Reliable cloud printing from IGEL OS thin clients. No drivers on the endpoint, consistent VDI print output." type: article version: 1 version_id: "ef5ee2bb-1519-410b-899a-734b3a8c3fb9" generated_at: "2026-05-19T08:16:16.265Z" language: en reading_time: "8 min" word_count: 1401 keywords: ["IGEL OS Printing", "Cloud Printing for Thin Clients", "Zero-Touch Printer Deployment", "Zero Trust Print Security", "Seamless VDI & DaaS Printing", "One Experience Across Campus", "Frequently Asked Questions"] url: "https://www.ezeep.com/use-cases/igel-os-printing" --- # IGEL OS Printing | Cloud Printing for Thin Clients > Reliable cloud printing from IGEL OS thin clients. No drivers on the endpoint, consistent VDI print output. ## Key Takeaways - Why Traditional Printing Doesn't Work on IGEL OS Endpoints - Cloud Printing Solution for IGEL OS and VDI Environments - Zero-Touch Printer Deployment - Zero Trust Print Security - Seamless VDI & DaaS Printing # IGEL OS Printing for Secure VDI Environments IGEL OS is built for locked-down, stateless endpoints in virtual desktop environments. Printing from them shouldn’t require drivers, local print spoolers, or workarounds. With ezeep’s cloud printing solution, IGEL OS endpoints print reliably, without storing data on the device. 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That's exactly why standard print infrastructure falls apart on them. ### No Drivers, No Spooler, No Local Print Queue IGEL OS doesn't allow printer driver installations, local print spoolers, or Windows print queues on the endpoint. The features that traditional printing depends on are locked out by design, leaving IT with no standard way to connect users to printers. ### Windows Print Servers Don't Fit Stateless Environments IGEL OS has limited native print support. Printing relies on CUPS-based queues managed through the IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS), which then redirects those printers into a remote or virtual desktop session. #### Remote and Branch Users Have No Local Print Path IGEL endpoints at home offices and branch locations can't reach corporate print servers without VPNs. USB printers connected locally need drivers the OS won't accept. Printing becomes the one gap in an otherwise clean remote desktop setup. How ezeep Makes It Work ## Cloud Printing Solution for IGEL OS and VDI Environments ## Zero-Touch Printer Deployment IGEL endpoints print immediately without driver installations or local configurations. IT manages all printers and policies centrally through cloud-based endpoint management, while endpoints automatically receive settings and print instantly. See How ezeep Works Click to See How ezeep Works ## Zero Trust Print Security Print jobs stream directly from cloud to printer, bypassing endpoint storage entirely. No sensitive documents cached on devices. This Zero Trust approach aligns with IGEL's stateless architecture for maximum security. See All Security Features Click to See All Security Features ## Seamless VDI & DaaS Printing DaaS cloud offerings such as Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, Omnissa Horizon, and on-premise Windows RDS sessions can now print to local and network printers seamlessly with the inclusion of ezeep’s print app. Solve Your VDI Printing Challenges Click to Solve Your VDI Printing Challenges ## Less Infrastructure. More Calm. Move campus printing to the cloud and reduce the day-to-day maintenance burden. Have fewer patches, fewer queue mysteries, and fewer "it broke overnight" surprises. Server-Free Centralized Less Upkeep ## One Experience Across Campus Support the real education device mix - Chromebooks, MacBooks, Windows laptops, tablets, and phones - across libraries, labs, dorms, and shared printers without special steps per department or "this printer only works on that OS." Campus-Wide Cross-Platform User-Friendly ## Permissions That Actually Make Sense Tie printer visibility and access to identity and groups, so students, staff, faculty, and researchers see the right printers by role, building, and department - all without constant manual adjustments. Role-Based Location-Aware Consistent ## Temporary Access, Without Temporary Chaos Support guest lecturers, visiting scholars, events, and short-term programs with controlled access that doesn't create recurring IT work or one-off setups. Temporary Access Controlled Low Effort ## Confidential Pages Stay With The Right Person Reduce tray exposure in busy shared spaces. Pull Printing helps ensure jobs only release when the user authenticates at the printer with their school ID, helping protect exams, registrar documents, and sensitive student records. Private Release Less Mix-Ups Auditable ## Visibility Finance Can Actually Use Understand usage across departments and locations, support quotas and accountability, and make it easier for busier and finance teams to track print spend without turning IT into the print police.  Measurable Accountable Budget-Friendly ## Cost Recovery Without The Busywork For campuses that charge students to print, ezeepCampus adds Self-Join onboarding and credit-based printing, so students and staff can self-serve while your institution keeps pricing and access under control. Self-Join Credit-Based Accountable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ### **User-Friendly Printing with Centralized Cloud Management** For users, printing feels familiar - they print from their virtual desktop as usual. For IT admins, it's a simple install of the ezeep print app to your gold images - SSO handles authentication, and nothing needs to be configured or managed on [IGEL OS](http://igel.com) itself. IGEL provides the immutable, secure OS. ezeep provides the serverless print architecture. Together, they're built for today's locked-down environments.  [Start Your Free Trial](/free-trial?hsLang=en) Who Solution is For ## Ideal Use Cases for IGEL OS Cloud Printing This solution is ideal for organizations using IGEL OS as part of a secure virtualized workspace strategy demanding enterprise printing for DaaS and VDI, achievable in hours not weeks. #### VDI & Cloud Desktop Environments Organizations running Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Citrix, or Omnissa Horizon deliver seamless printing from virtual sessions without complex redirection or driver conflicts. [VDI & Cloud Desktop Environments](https://www.ezeep.com/use-cases/virtual-desktop-printing?hsLang=en) #### Security-First Organizations Companies requiring stateless, Zero Trust architectures align printing with IGEL's security model. No print data touches endpoint storage, ensuring compliance and eliminating data residue. [Security-First Organizations](https://www.ezeep.com/security-compliance?hsLang=en) [Talk to Sales Today](https://www.ezeep.com/contact?hsLang=en) How It Works ## How IGEL OS Printing Works with ezeep Nothing installed on the endpoint. Nothing stored locally. 1 #### User Initiates Print from Virtual Session Users work in their [Azure Virtual Desktop](/use-cases/azure-virtual-desktop-printing?hsLang=en), [Citrix](/use-cases/citrix-printing?hsLang=en), or Remote Desktop Services (RDS) session on an IGEL OS endpoint and send print jobs directly to ezeep Cloud via secure IPP (Internet Printing Protocol). 2 #### Secure Cloud Processing & Rendering Print jobs are processed and rendered centrally in the ezeep Cloud, completely bypassing the IGEL endpoint. Optional authentication controls determine when documents are released to printers. 3 #### Direct Delivery to Target Printer Rendered print jobs are delivered securely to the assigned printer - whether it's a local USB device, network printer, or remote location. The IGEL endpoint remains stateless throughout the entire process. [See How It Works](https://www.ezeep.com/demo?hsLang=en) ## Frequently Asked Questions ##### How does printing work on IGEL OS without drivers? Print jobs are processed in the cloud instead of on the endpoint, so IGEL OS devices don’t need printer drivers or local spoolers. ##### Can users print from Azure Virtual Desktop or RDS on IGEL OS? Yes. Printing works from virtual desktops running on IGEL OS endpoints, including Azure Virtual Desktop and Remote Desktop Services. ##### Is any print data stored on the IGEL OS device? No. Print jobs are not stored on the endpoint, keeping IGEL OS devices stateless and compliant with locked-down policies. ##### Can IGEL OS endpoints be used in home office or branch environments? Absolutely. IGEL OS endpoints can print in home offices or branch locations without VPNs or local print servers. ##### Is IGEL OS printing with ezeep included in the free plan? Yes. ezeep is free for up to ten users, so you can test IGEL OS printing without upfront costs. Back to top ## Get Started with IGEL OS Printing Today Add printing to IGEL OS environments without changing your security model or introducing endpoint complexity. [Start Free Trial Today](https://www.ezeep.com/free-trial?hsLang=en) [Talk to an Expert](https://www.ezeep.com/contact?hsLang=en) --- ## About This Content **Source:** [IGEL OS Printing | Cloud Printing for Thin Clients](https://www.ezeep.com/use-cases/igel-os-printing) *This content is provided for informational purposes. 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