Unlock the Benefits of Microsoft Universal Print

6 min read

In today’s digital workplace, printing remains a crucial function for businesses of all kinds. However, managing print infrastructure and addressing printer-related issues can be time-consuming and disruptive. Microsoft has developed a solution called Microsoft Universal Print, which aims to streamline print management and provide modern solutions to longstanding printing problems. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits and features of Microsoft Universal Print and how it can enhance your printing environment.

Unlocking the Potential of Microsoft Universal Print

Microsoft Universal Print leverages the power of Microsoft 365 and Azure to eliminate the need for complex on-premises print infrastructure. Here are the key advantages of adopting Microsoft Universal Print for your document handling:

Simplifying Print Management

Microsoft Universal Print simplifies print management by eliminating the requirement for on-premises print servers. Organisations can centrally manage their printing needs from the cloud, reducing the complexities associated with print server configurations, driver installations, and print queue management. This results in significant time and cost savings.

Seamless Integration with Microsoft 365

Microsoft Universal Print seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365 and works alongside Azure Active Directory, ensuring a secure and authenticated printing experience for users. Users can easily print from any device, including Windows PCs, Macs, and mobile devices, without the need for complex setup or driver installations. This integration enhances productivity for employees working across different platforms.

Flexibility and Scalability

With Microsoft Universal Print, organisations gain flexibility and scalability in their print activities. It supports both modern and legacy printers, allowing businesses to leverage their existing printer fleet. Universal Print facilitates easy connectivity and management through the cloud, enabling centralised control and monitoring of printers. This makes it effortless to scale up or down based on business needs.

Streamlined Printer Deployment

Deploying printers across an organisation can be time-consuming, but Microsoft Universal Print simplifies this process. It provides a centralised portal for printer management, allowing administrators to easily add, configure, and assign printers to specific users or groups. This eliminates the need for manual configuration on individual devices, ensuring a consistent printing experience throughout the organisation.

Enhanced Security and Compliance

Security is a critical concern in today’s threat landscape, and Microsoft Universal Print enhances print security through its integration with Azure Active Directory. It enables authentication and access control and supports secure print release, ensuring that sensitive documents are only printed when the authorised user is physically present at the printer. Additionally, Universal Print integrates with Microsoft Endpoint Manager, empowering organisations to enforce security policies and manage print-related settings from a centralised location.

Insights and Analytics

Understanding print usage and optimising print infrastructure is vital for efficient cost management. Microsoft Universal Print provides insights and analytics that allow organisations to gain visibility into print usage patterns, track printing costs, and identify opportunities for optimisation. With detailed reporting and analytics, businesses can make informed decisions, allocate print resources better, and implement strategies to reduce printing costs.

Is Microsoft Universal Print Right for You?

Microsoft Universal Print offers a modern and efficient approach to print management, streamlining the printing experience and eliminating the complexities of on-premises print infrastructure. However, whether it is the right solution for you depends on your specific printing needs, including the frequency of printing and the number of endpoints in your organisation. Our team can help you assess the full capabilities of Microsoft Universal Print, including cost considerations, and determine if it aligns with your requirements.

Expert Solutions for Your Technology Needs

Making software decisions can be challenging, which is why we are here to assist you. Our team can discuss your current infrastructure, help you evaluate solutions like Microsoft Universal Print, and

guide your organisation on what makes the most sense. Contact us today to have a conversation about your technology needs and find cost-efficient answers to streamline your printing operations.

Do you need the best IT Support and Maintenance for your business?

You need the best IT support in London. Technology is complicated and expensive. It’s so hard to maintain everything and know what to do when something breaks or goes wrong. IT problems can put a damper on your day. They’re frustrating, time-consuming, and seem like a never-ending cycle of issues.

Why you should choose Penntech IT Solutions

Customer Satisfaction Levels/NPS Score

Penntech’s average NPS score over 90 days is 84. The average Net Promoter Score (NPS) for IT Managed Service Providers (MSPs) can vary. Still, an NPS of around 50 is considered excellent in this industry, with scores above 70 exceptional and rare.

No lengthy contract tie-ins and a trial period

We offer our services on a trial basis for the first three months because we’re confident in our delivery and approach.

Comprehensive 24/7 IT Support

Penntech offers a wide range of IT services, from strategic project management to 24/7 remote support, ensuring all your IT needs are always covered.

Cybersecurity Expertise

We provide advanced cybersecurity measures and expertise, including penetration testing services and Cyber Essentials, to protect clients from cyber threats.

Scalability

We offer Clients the ability to scale IT services up or down based on their needs. This flexibility is crucial for businesses that experience seasonal changes or rapid growth.

Tech Focus, not Sales Focus

Other providers often enforce their preferred IT stack, but we don’t, as IT is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Disaster Recovery and Backup Solutions

We ensure our Clients’ business continuity through robust disaster recovery and backup solutions.

Expertise Across Industries

With experience in various verticals and industries, Penntech understands different businesses’ unique IT challenges and can provide customised solutions..

Contact us today or explore the range of support packages on offer.

Posted on Google Google
Me Mo
10 February 2023
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5
We cannot recommend Penntech highly enough for their continuous IT support, we have worked with them for years and there is truly nothing that they cannot solve or help with. Their vast amount of knowledge and speed in response is second to none.
Posted on Google Google
Alasdair Gray
6 February 2023
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5
We have been using Penntech for around 6 years now and have had a great experience. Every member of the team we interreact with is friendly and helpful and our queries are always answered quickly.
Posted on Google Google
Chris Sheasby
22 March 2021
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5
I've known Lewis since working with him at CIFF in 2011. More recently, he has built-up an excellent business which supports a number of my past and present clients. He also supports my business. Lewis is first rate and equally importantly, he has built a good team around him to provide quality, responsive IT support. I can't recommend Penntech highly enough.
Posted on Google Google
Rebecca Groves
20 July 2020
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5
Penntech have worked with us for a number of years now and have always gone above and beyond to provide an efficient professional service in every circumstance. Their friendly responsive approach is refreshing and nothing is too big or too small to assist with.
Posted on Google Google
nick groves
20 July 2020
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5
Lewis and his team are fantastic! Highly recommended
Posted on Google Google
Demstone Chambers
29 May 2020
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5
Friendly and approachable, but also excellent technically. As a barristers chambers we have industry-specific data protection requirements. Penntech showed in-depth knowledge about the interaction between these requirements and technical IT aspects.
Posted on Google Google
Marion Caillat
20 May 2020
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5
Penntech helped us migrate and merge our inbox's for our small restaurant and bar group. They were super efficient and got everything done within 24 hours. I highly recommend them and will be using them again.
Posted on Google Google
Jonathan Davies
18 May 2020
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5
Heartstyles have worked with Penntech for 3 years. The initial brief to sort out our global IT requirements. Penntech have always been refreshing clear in their comms, avoiding IT gobbledygook. No job has been too small to support and they always deliver above and beyond what was required and within budget. They clearly know what they’re doing and the level of service is always outstanding
Posted on Google Google
leigh ryan
18 May 2020
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5
Lewis and the team at Penntech are seen very much as an extension of our business. They are professional, technically brilliant, don't over complicate things, very friendly and the staff feel comfortable dealing with them on a daily basis. They have a good understanding of our needs and go above and beyond to ensure we can get on with our day to day business, safe in the knowledge that if anything goes wrong technically that Penntech will resolve it efficiently. Leigh Ryan, CIO, MGAM Ltd

Related news

View all News

Menu