“So, what do you actually do?”

It’s a question I get asked a lot—usually over a pint, often with a raised eyebrow, and always with genuine curiosity. And every time, I brace myself for the blank stare that follows my answer:

“I help big companies print smarter.”

Cue the polite nod. Maybe a sip of beer. Then the inevitable: “Wait… what does that mean?”

Here’s the thing—printing in a big organization isn’t just about hitting Ctrl+P and hoping for the best. It’s a logistical beast. We’re talking thousands of devices, multiple office locations, hybrid workforces, security headaches, compliance nightmares, and IT teams that are already stretched thinner than my patience when my teenager forgets to take the bins out.

That’s where LRS Cloud Print and Scan SaaS comes in. Or, as I like to call it: a print server in the cloud.

What’s a Print Server in the Cloud?

Traditionally, print servers are physical machines tucked away in IT closets, quietly managing print queues, drivers, and job routing. They’re essential—but they’re also expensive, high-maintenance, and increasingly outdated.

LRS Cloud Print and Scan SaaS replaces all that with a multi-tenant, subscription-based cloud platform. It centralizes print and scan management, eliminates the need for on-premise servers, and delivers secure, seamless document workflows across any device, location, or network.

Under the Hood: How It Works

Here’s where it gets a bit more technical. These cloud-based replacements for on-premise print servers include:

• VPSX/DirectPrint Cloud™: This component handles cloud-based device definition, driver management, and output delivery. It removes the need for Windows print servers and lets IT teams manage print destinations centrally via LRS’s Azure-based Mission Control platform. [lrsoutputm...gement.com]
• MFPsecure/Print Cloud™: Enables secure pull printing, so users can release jobs only when they’re physically at the device. It supports robust authentication and encryption, ensuring sensitive documents don’t end up in the wrong hands. [lrsoutputm...gement.com]
• MFPsecure/Scan Cloud™: Transforms scanning into a direct-to-cloud workflow. Users can scan documents straight to destinations like OneDrive, SharePoint, or email, with built-in OCR and audit tracking for compliance. [lrsoutputm...gement.com]
• Innovate/Audit Cloud™: Offers deep analytics and reporting, tracking over 60 document attributes. IT teams can identify inefficiencies, monitor usage, and ensure compliance using Power BI dashboards. [lrsoutputm...gement.com]

Why Enterprises Are Making the Leap

Why would a large organization go through the effort to move their print infrastructure to the Cloud? Because they’re tired. Tired of managing print servers in every office. Tired of troubleshooting drivers like it’s 1999. Of worrying about security every time someone prints a confidential document. Of juggling hybrid work setups where employees print from home, the office, or anywhere in between.

With LRS, they get:

• No More Print Servers: Seriously. None. Just a cloud-based solution that works.
• Driverless, Secure Printing: From any device, anywhere. No more “printer not found” errors.
• Direct-to-Cloud Scanning: Scan straight to OneDrive, SharePoint, email—you name it.
• Centralized Control: IT gets a bird’s-eye view of everything, with analytics to boot.
• Scalability That Makes Sense: Whether you’re a global enterprise or growing fast, LRS scales with you.
• Compliance & Security: Enterprise-grade encryption, audit trails, and integration with Azure AD for authentication.

Not Just a Tool. It’s a Strategy.

In a world where work happens everywhere, your print infrastructure needs to be just as agile. LRS Cloud Print and Scan SaaS helps businesses modernize their document workflows, reduce costs, and keep data secure—all without the hassle of managing physical servers.

So next time someone asks me what I do, I’ll say:

“I help big companies get rid of their print servers by moving them to the cloud.”

And if they’re still curious, I’ll buy them another pint and show them how LRS makes it all work—securely, seamlessly, and smartly.