What is Universal Print?
- A cloud based modern print solution from Microsoft
- A Microsoft 365 subscription-based service that organizations use to centralize print management through the Universal Print portal
- Universal Print runs entirely on Microsoft Azure
- When it’s deployed with Universal Print–compatible printers, it doesn’t require any on-premises infrastructure
- Universal Print is fully integrated with Azure Active Directory and supports single sign-on scenarios
Why to use?
- Eliminate the need to manage print servers
- Eliminate the need to install printer drivers
- Cloud based modern print solution
- Scalable and easy to configure
- Location-based printing: easy for users to locate their nearest printer and print right away
- Print from anywhere when connected to the internet and authenticated to Azure AD
Universal Print portal
- A portal inside Azure portal for managing connectors and printers
- User with Global Admin or Print Admin can access this portal
- User should be assigned required role in Azure Active Directory