Printing software describes a variety of programs relating to printing.
Network printing solutions . Some programs offer system for networks that manages printers and print jobs on any server in the network. These systems work with many different printers (including plotters, thermal printers, laser printers, deskjet printers, etc.) over a variety of connections. They allow you to print most text including PostScript, PDF, and image files.
Vendors of network printing solutions include:
• Easy Software Products
• System Tools
• Print Manager Plus
Print management solutions intended for print buyers, managers and printing companies. Print job channeling either locally or externally, multiple accounts set up, template management, print tracking and auditing
Vendors of print management solutions include:
• Print job
• Print Audit
• Print Manager Plus
Digital printing programs designed for use with Digital photo software. There are a large number of software solutions to help with image printing. These tools let anyone with a digital camera and good image editing program can print quality photos like a pro. Choose these tools based on their editing tools, rather than printing capabilities.
Vendors of digital printing programs include:
• DDI software
• Photo Elf
• Adobe
• Six Digital Photos
Most PC users don't need print software. Printing capabilities are built into most programs and drivers are provided free by the printer manufacturer. Only large corporations and printing businesses really have a need for specialized print job and printer network software. For these users, cost and functionality are the primary factors to consider when selecting software to meet their printing needs.