Embedded clients are central to secure document-handling workflows in shared device environments. They let users submit print jobs to a central queue and release them at the printer after authentication, while also providing access to secure scan workflows.

But legacy embedded terminals may not be inherently secure over the internet.

In zero-trust environments, many customers opt for pure cloud embedded terminals as they transition from corporate networks to“ internet-only” environments. That ' s because they ensure encrypted web communication, cloud-safe protocols, and centralized policy enforcement, keeping cloud-powered print environments protected.

A pure cloud embedded terminal is an MFP-resident application that:

Is deployed from the cloud Authenticates users against a cloud identity Communicates directly with cloud services

Requires no on-prem application server, print server, or gateway VM

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