Universal Print: Pull Print queues

Originally posted by Microsoft Sep 24, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

The Universal Print feature now includes Pull Print queues, allowing admins to create virtual printer queues linked to multiple printers. This simplifies printing for users, who only need to know one printer for their location. It pairs with QR code secure release, with more options coming soon. Rollout begins October 2024, with full availability by February 2025. Admins should prepare by setting up test printers with QR code release and installing the Microsoft 365 app on mobile devices. No impact on current Universal Print usage is expected. Roadmap ID 395937.

The Universal Print anywhere feature offers customers Pull Print queue functionality through Microsoft Universal Print. This feature allows admins to configure one or more virtual printer queues and map any number of registered printers in Universal Print to these virtual printer queues. The goal is to simplify the end-user’s experience as the user only needs to know the one printer for their region/location and can walk up to any physical printer near them to securely release their print jobs.

Universal Print anywhere is initially paired with the Secure release with QR code functionality. Additional secure release options will be made available in the future.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395937.

When this will happen:

Public Preview: We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024.

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC High, GCC): We plan to begin rolling out late January 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025.

How this will affect your organization:

This is a new feature, and we do not expect any impact on your existing use of Universal Print.

What you need to do to prepare:

Admins should set aside some test printers that are configured with Secure release with QR code. Additionally, admins should make sure the mobile Microsoft 365 app is installed on their mobile devices through the mobile device’s application store/marketplace and the appropriate organization user account is configured in the Microsoft 365 app.

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