Canon support for Universal Print by Microsoft
Innovative cloud printing technology for simplicity, security and less IT infrastructure
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 centralised print management capability. A single generic driver is used, irrespective 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.
For IT professionals who are managing print, Universal Print offers:
- A print solution to enable the move to the cloud and support print for Azure AD users.
- Managed printing in zero-trust networks.
- Eliminates the need to manage print servers or the need for complex hybrid print solutions.
- A centralised portal that enables robust management capability.
- Visibility and insights into your print with reporting.
- Print data stored in the same manner as other Microsoft Office data, in accordance with Microsoft’s data management guidelines.
- Printer deployment and default printer configuration on end-user devices using Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Microsoft Intune).
The benefits of combining Canon and Universal Print
100% Cloud
Create a completely serverless environment and reduce costs.
Improve IT workflow
Improve IT workflow
Ease the burden on IT and infrastructure management with a simplified registration process and single generic driver.
No end-user training
No end-user training
User experience remains the same with no additional training required.
Simplify print management
Simplify print management
Extended functionality with uniFLOW for security, authentication and accounting.
Extending functionality with uniFLOW Online Express & uniFLOW Online
| 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