Simplify Print Infrastructure with Our New Edge Gateway

For many organizations, legacy print servers and print driver management remain significant IT challenges. Supporting large numbers of users, devices and printer models often requires dedicated queues, ongoing driver maintenance, and complex configuration processes. These challenges become even greater in environments with a mix of Konica Minolta and third-party devices.

The new Edge Gateway, now available for both Dispatcher Stratus and ScanTrip Cloud, is designed to simplify this infrastructure. Acting as a secure connection between local print environments and Dispatcher Stratus or ScanTrip Cloud, it enables modern cloud printing and secure release workflows without the burden of managing traditional print servers or deploying multiple print drivers. The result is a simpler, more scalable approach to printing across the enterprise.

What is an Edge Gateway?

An edge gateway is an application running on your network that acts as a secure bridge between an organization's local print environment and cloud-managed print services. It allows print jobs to be processed while enabling centralized administration from the cloud.

The industry is increasingly adopting edge gateway architectures because they help organizations reduce dependence on traditional print servers, improve security, support resilient printing experiences, and simplify administration across distributed environments.

One Installer. One Experience.

Historically, administrators deploying Dispatcher Stratus or ScanTrip Cloud have needed to select from multiple installation paths depending on their printing requirements. These included:

• Release2Me printer installations
• Direct Print Agents
• IPP Edge Gateway deployments

Each option came with its own installation process, configuration files, and maintenance requirements. With the new Edge Gateway, those separate workflows are consolidated into a single installer and management experience.

Administrators can now deploy a single Edge Gateway application that supports:

• Direct printing
• Password-less printing using IPP
• Centrally managed configuration through Dispatcher Stratus or ScanTrip Cloud

This significantly reduces setup complexity and provides a more consistent deployment experience across locations.

Centralized Management from the Cloud

One of the most powerful advantages of the new Edge Gateway is centralized configuration management. Once installed, the Edge Gateway registers directly with Dispatcher Stratus or ScanTrip Cloud. Administrators can then manage gateway behavior from the Stratus portal without requiring on-site intervention.

When an administrator updates a configuration in their tenant, the change is automatically distributed to associated gateways. This eliminates the need to manually update configuration files or reinstall software while helping ensure printing policies and settings remain consistent across locations and devices. This centralized approach helps organizations avoid configuration drift, where different sites or devices gradually become misaligned over time.

Built to Scale

As print environments grow, organizations often need to support multiple offices, campuses, remote locations, or network segments. The new Edge Gateway makes it easy to deploy additional gateway instances using the same installation and management model. Administrators can centrally manage shared or site-specific configurations, providing a consistent printing experience for users while simplifying administration across the entire organization.

Key Benefits at a Glance

• Simplified deployment - One installer replaces multiple setup paths
• Reduced configuration drift - Consistent settings across sites and devices
• Support for modern printing workflows - Direct printing and password-less printing using IPP
• Scalable architecture - Easily expand deployments using the same gateway framework

Looking Ahead

The new Edge Gateway for Dispatcher Stratus and ScanTrip Cloud brings together several previously separate deployment approaches into a single, streamlined experience. By consolidating multiple technologies into a single, cloud-managed solution, it simplifies administration today while creating a framework for continued innovation. Future enhancements will further expand Edge Gateway capabilities, helping organizations deliver an even more efficient, scalable, and user-friendly printing experience.

To learn more about the benefits of our Edge Gateway, contact your Konica Minolta representative.