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Universal Print by Microsoft

Device Management

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Universal Print by Microsoft

Universal Print, developed by Microsoft, is a cloud-based print solution that enables simple and secure printing experiences, while reducing time and effort for IT.

Universal Print moves key Windows Server print infrastructure to the Microsoft 365 cloud and provides robust and centralized print management capability. A single generic driver is used, regardless of printer model, so no driver management and setup is needed. Printers are easily identified from Windows devices and users continue to print as they always have.

imageRUNNER ADVANCE models connect natively* to Universal Print, so no connector is needed.

Why Universal Print?

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Beneifts of Universal Print by Microsoft

100% CLOUD
Create a completely serverless environment and reduce costs.

IMPROVE IT WORKFLOW
Ease the burden on IT and infrastructure management with a simplified registration process and single generic driver.

NO END USER TRAINING
User experience remains the same with no additional training required.

SIMPLIFY PRINT MANAGEMENT
Extended functionality with uniFLOW for security, authentication and accounting.

HOW IT WORKS

NATIVE
Supported Printers can connect natively to Universal Print as long as you have a valid Microsfot 365 subscription. No local Windows or manufacturer driver or additional user software is required.

CONNECTED
For devices that are unable to connect natively, Microsoft offer a Universal Print Connector providing a Windows application that connects legacy devices to Universal Print.

EXTEND
Connect with any Canon device via uniFLOW Online and enhance features and functionality including Secure Print, full accounting and support for client operating systems such as MAC and Chrome OS.

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Enhance Universal Print with uniFLOW Online

uniFLOW Online Express
With free, device native uniFLOW Online Express, users can extend the capabilities and add functionality of Universal Print with:

Device Authentication (PIN, Image, ID Card)
Advanced Accounting
Print/Copy/Fax/Scan Reporting
Secure Print can be accomplished when combined with Forced Hold*

*Forced Hold native on imageRUNNER ADVANCE models

uniFLOW Online
Extend the capabilities of Universal Print even more with uniFLOW Online by adding:

Secure Printing to any device
Full Accounting and Reporting
Support for other client operating systems such as Mac and Chrome OS
Advanced Scanning to multiple cloud destinations
One button connection to Universal Print

	Universal Print by Microsoft	Universal Print by Microsoft + uniFLOW Online Express	Universal Print by Microsoft + uniFLOW Online
No local servers required	100% Cloud based	100% Cloud based	100% Cloud based
Windows 10 support	Native (no s/w)	Native (no s/w)	Native (no s/w)
Device Authentication	No	Yes (PIN, Card, Image)	Yes (PIN, Card, Image)
Accounting	Very basic (3 data points)	Advanced (60+ data points)	Advanced (60+ data points)
Print/Copy/Fax/Scan reporting	No	Yes	Yes
Bulk device connection	No – individual registration	No – individual registration*	Yes – bulk registration
Mac, Chrome, Email, Web	No	No	Yes
Secure Printing	No	No	Yes
Printing policy control	No	No	Yes
Works with any printer	No – new firmware required	No	Yes – Any PCL printer
*Universal Print by Microsoft requires individual device registration while devices can be activated in bulk to uniFLOW Online Express