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PrintFlow: A Cloud-based Queue Management System for Automated Printing Services

by Mohammad Mustafa, Mayank Parad, Abdulla Shaikh, Zaid Shaikh, Anita Nalawade
International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 187 - Number 11
Year of Publication: 2025
Authors: Mohammad Mustafa, Mayank Parad, Abdulla Shaikh, Zaid Shaikh, Anita Nalawade
10.5120/ijca2025925072

Mohammad Mustafa, Mayank Parad, Abdulla Shaikh, Zaid Shaikh, Anita Nalawade . PrintFlow: A Cloud-based Queue Management System for Automated Printing Services. International Journal of Computer Applications. 187, 11 ( Jun 2025), 30-35. DOI=10.5120/ijca2025925072

@article{ 10.5120/ijca2025925072,
author = { Mohammad Mustafa, Mayank Parad, Abdulla Shaikh, Zaid Shaikh, Anita Nalawade },
title = { PrintFlow: A Cloud-based Queue Management System for Automated Printing Services },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { Jun 2025 },
volume = { 187 },
number = { 11 },
month = { Jun },
year = { 2025 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 30-35 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume187/number11/printflow-a-cloud-based-queue-management-system-for-automated-printing-services/ },
doi = { 10.5120/ijca2025925072 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
}
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%A Mohammad Mustafa
%A Mayank Parad
%A Abdulla Shaikh
%A Zaid Shaikh
%A Anita Nalawade
%T PrintFlow: A Cloud-based Queue Management System for Automated Printing Services
%J International Journal of Computer Applications
%@ 0975-8887
%V 187
%N 11
%P 30-35
%D 2025
%I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract

PrintFlow is an innovative automated inscription solution designed to streamline the printing process by enabling users to upload their documents remotely and retrieve high-quality printouts seamlessly from partnered xerox shops. This paper presents the architecture and implementation of PrintFlow, detailing its user-friendly interface, secure document transmission protocols, and integration with existing print infrastructure. By automating job scheduling and optimizing print workflows, PrintFlow enhances operational efficiency, reduces wait times, and minimizes human intervention. The system's scalability and adaptability make it suitable for diverse printing environments, offering a transformative approach to document printing services.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Automation remote document submission print workflow optimization xerox shop integration PrintFlow