Print services selection in a networked computing environment

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for selection of print services in a networked computing environment (e.g., a cloud computing environment). Specifically, in a typical embodiment, a request (e.g., comprising a print job) is received from a user, and a print template is identified. The print template generally comprises a set of parameters (e.g., paper size, colors, etc.) for printing the print job request. A location of the user will be determined, and a set of printers (e.g., within a predetermined proximity of the location) that is capable of printing the job in accordance with the set of parameters is identified. Thereafter, a particular printer will be identified from the set of printers based on a set of service level commitments (e.g., a desired distance from the location, a queue length, etc.). The job can then be sent to the particular printer for printing.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method for selecting print resources in a networked computing environment, comprising:
receiving a request for printing a job from a user, the request received into a computer memory medium; identifying a print template to associate with the job, the print template comprising a set of parameters for printing the job; identifying a location of the user; identifying a set of printers, within a predetermined proximity of the location, that is capable of printing the job in accordance with the set of parameters; selecting a particular printer from the set of printers based on a distance of the particular printer from the location and a set of service level commitments; and sending the job to the particular printer.