Mobile application for sharing printing resources using cloud computing

Printing services remain an essential requirement in educational institutions, offices, and commercial environments despite the increasing shift towards digital documentation. However, users frequently encounter difficulties in accessing nearby printing facilities, sharing printer resources efficiently, and managing printing tasks in a cost-effective manner. Conventional printing systems are often limited to local network environments, resulting in reduced accessibility, inefficient resource utilization, and increased operational costs. This paper presents a Mobile Application for Sharing Printing Resources Using Cloud Computing, designed to facilitate seamless access to shared printing resources through a cloud-enabled platform.

The proposed system enables users to locate nearby printers, upload documents, submit print requests, and securely access printing facilities using mobile devices. Cloud computing technology is integrated to ensure centralized storage, scalable resource management, and real-time communication between users and service providers. The application supports features including secure document upload, printer availability tracking, payment integration, and remote print management. The system architecture incorporates cloud servers, mobile interfaces, authentication modules, and print queue management to enhance reliability and efficiency.

Experimental evaluation indicates that the proposed system significantly improves accessibility to printing services, reduces waiting time, and optimizes printer utilization compared to traditional methods. The findings demonstrate that cloud-based mobile printing applications can provide scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions for modern document-sharing and printing requirements.

Keywords — Cloud Computing, Mobile Application, Printing Resource Sharing, Remote Printing, Resource Management, Data Storage