Two New Features Make Universal Print Truly ‘Universal’

What is Universal Print?

Universal Print¹ is a modern cloud solution that allows you to manage print services without relying on traditional on-premises print servers. With features like integration with Microsoft 365, it provides a scalable and secure way to print in hybrid or cloud-only environments. But now Microsoft is making it even better! 🚀

 

 

The Two New Functions 🎉

With these new features, Microsoft is taking Universal Print’s functionality to the next level:

1. Print support for Universal Print-ready printers without drivers!
   • 🌟 UniversalPrint now supports printers that can operate completely driverless.
   • 📋 This means you no longer have to manage separate printer drivers, saving time and effort.
   • 🌍 Compatibility with a wide range of printers from different manufacturers.
2. ‘Printer Sharing’ outside your organization 🌐
   • 🎁 This feature allows you to easily share printers with remote users.
   • 🔒 This is ideal for hybrid working models and increases the flexibility of printing options.
   • 🖨️ Remote teams or guests can easily print documents without complex configurations.

 

 

What are the Benefits? 💡

The enhancements offer significant benefits to IT teams and organizations:

• Easy management: Less hassle with drivers and hardware. Everything works directly from the cloud.
• Cost savings: No need for on-premises print servers.
• Scalability: Suitable for growing organizations and hybrid working models.
• User-friendliness: End users experience a seamless printing experience regardless of their location.

 

 

Why is this important? 🤔

These features make Universal Print a powerful solution for modern businesses looking to move to a fully cloud-based infrastructure. Especially at a time when hybrid working and security are key, UniversalPrint offers a future-proof way to print.

 

 

 

Conclusion: Universal Print continues to innovate 🖨️✨

With these new features, Microsoft demonstrates its commitment to simplicity, scalability and flexibility. UniversalPrint will not only be a solution for now, but also a valuable tool for the future of cloud-based working. Have you checked to see if your organization is ready for Universal Print? If not, now is the time to explore the possibilities! 💼🌐 If you want to know even more about how Universal Print can help your organization, feel free to contact us!

 

 

References

 

¹https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/two-new-features-make-universal-print-truly-%E2%80%9Cuniversal% E2%80%9D/4300692

 

 

About the author

My name is Alta Martes, a specialist in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with a focus on modern workplace management, cloud security and identity & access management. With years of experience, I help organizations optimize their IT infrastructure and create a secure, efficient digital workplace. 🎯 Need help with your Microsoft 365 strategy?
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