Remote Print Service

Lightweight Browser-to-Printer API

📚 Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Example Usage
3. Contact

🧠 1. Overview / Introduction

Remote Print Service is a lightweight web-based API designed for fast and seamless printing directly from a browser. Built using Python and Flask, it enables users to send print jobs to a connected printer through a simple, intuitive web interface.

This project provides a minimal yet efficient backend solution for handling document uploads and print commands remotely - ideal for local networks, internal tools, or quick print automation setups.

📬 2. Example Usage

Start the Server

python3 app.py

Access the Web Interface

http://localhost:5000/

Set up the Default Printer across HPLIP The model works well with HP Printers

lpadmin -d <printer name>

Upload and Print a File

1. Open the web interface.
2. Choose the file you want to print.
3. Press on Upload button
4. Review print information and press again Print

📫 3. Contact

Name: Lucian-Florin Cusmir