Google's Cloud Print takes shape in recent Chromium OS builds

Filed under: OS Updates, Google
We haven't heard much about Google Cloud Print since it was first announced. They're still working away on the project, of course, as it will be a core component of Chrome OS. Partners like HP have already made it known that they've got devices in the works which will support Cloud Print. A Cloud Print proxy server is also coming, and it will enable you to route jobs to your older, less Chrome-patible printers.

While I can't tell you precisely when you'll be able to monkey around with Cloud Print, I can tell you this: it's continuing to take shape in Chromium OS. Tap Ctrl-P or hit the print option in the wrench menu, and a dialog appears which allows you to select a cloud-enabled printer. Unfortunately, without a way for me to proxify a printer right now my list is a bit barren.

You'll also be able to quickly search for other people's printers you've installed. Need to fire off a physical copy of a document to Sebastian at his office in England? No problem. Search for his email, pick his printer, and send it off (provided you've got permission, of course).

With Chrome's preferences headed to your Google Dashboard, I expect you'll see Cloud Print options appearing there, too. There won't be a way to manage printers locally in Chrome OS -- and you'll have to be able to do it from somewhere...
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