We have over 700 VMs in linked clone configuration. We configure about 15 templates amongst 20 pools or so to accomplish this.
Our current printer deployment method is through the traditional print server, but we have to pre-load the template with these drivers because linked clones will lose the driver upon a reboot if not.
Because we have these 15 some odd templates, and more than 20 different drivers for 20 different models of printers, this is becoming a management frustration. Especially when we go to renew our printer contracts and at least 10 of the models will be changed in a weeks time.
What solutions are available to us? So far, I'm investigating ThinPrint from Cortada as it uses a universal driver for all printers. I'm hoping for some other competitors or some other methods to help ease the frustrations of changing\updating printer drivers in the future.
And feel free to refer me to existing forum threads too, sorry for creating another if there is already one.
Thanks!
Darin