What is Universal Print
Universal Print is a modern print solution that organizations can use to manage their print infrastructure through cloud services from Microsoft. Learn how to get access.
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 a Microsoft 365 subscription-based service that organizations use to centralize print management through the Universal Print portal. It's fully integrated with Azure Active Directory and supports single sign-on scenarios.
Universal Print can be deployed with non-compatible printers by using Universal Print connector software.
Architecture
Component | Description |
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Universal Print | Cloud print service |
Azure Active Directory | User and device identity and authorization service |
Office Data Storage Service | Print queue data storage service |
Microsoft Endpoint Manager | Client device printer provisioning policy service |
Microsoft Graph | Printer management API |
Universal Print connector | A component that handles communication between printers and the Universal Print service |
Universal Print ready printer | A printer that has built-in support for communicating with Universal Print |
Printer (without native UP support) | A printer that needs to be registered using the Universal Print connector to communicate with Universal Print |
Prerequisite
- Window 10 client device
- Version 1903 or later
- Universal Print Connector host