What is Microsoft Universal Print?
Microsoft Universal Print is a cloud printing service for Microsoft 365. It moves print management from on-premise print servers to the cloud, simplifying printing for IT and users.
Microsoft Universal Print streamlines printer deployment, centralises administration, and secures user access. It’s ideal for reducing complexity, supporting hybrid work, and enabling a modern printing experience.
Konica Minolta turns these features into practical solutions that support secure printing, device compatibility, and a smooth rollout.
Now available - Microsoft Universal Print, Universal Print Anywhere, and Konica Minolta IC Card Badge Release.
Why choose cloud printing for hybrid and modern workplaces?
More Flexibility
Enable print anywhere convenience for employees working across offices, departments, and hybrid environments.
Reduce Complexity
Move away from traditional print server infrastructure and adopt a more cloud-based print model that simplifies administration for IT teams while improving the user experience.
Security
Improve secure printing with authenticated release and better protection for confidential documents.
Key Benefits
Secure printing for sensitive documents
Protect confidential output with badge-based secure printing and controlled job release.
The flexibility to print from anywhere
Support hybrid users with flexible cloud printing.
Cloud printing without unnecessary complexity
Eliminate print server management and simplify admin with Microsoft’s cloud printing.
Simplified IT administration and management
Reduce the workload from drivers and print infrastructure.
Why choose Konica Minolta?
Choosing the right print technology is only part of the decision. Businesses also need a partner who can help them plan deployments, support users, and build a secure, practical print environment aligned with real business needs.
As an authorised reseller, Konica Minolta helps organisations implement and optimise Microsoft Universal Print for cloud printing and secure printing. We support customers in modernising print infrastructure and reducing reliance on print servers.
Our approach includes:
Microsoft Universal Print adoption guidance
Secure printing support
Integration with compatible Konica Minolta devices
Print anywhere use case advice
Hybrid and modern workplace print planning
It’s As Easy As..
Step
Send your print job via Microsoft 365.
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Tap your IC card at the MFP.
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Job released instantly from Universal Print Service.
Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner
Konica Minolta brings the added strength of Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner expertise, including Security and Modern Work designations. That means customers can work with a partner that understands how Microsoft Universal Print fits into the wider Microsoft 365, cloud, and workplace ecosystem.
Explore Microsoft Universal Print in More Detail
Konica Minolta & Microsoft: Introducing Universal Print with Badge Release
We are proud to be among the first global vendors to support Microsoft Universal Print with Badge Release - a major milestone in delivering greater simplicity, security, and user-friendly cloud printing.
Through a strong co-development partnership with Microsoft, we combine decades of print expertise with the power of the Microsoft Cloud to deliver an outstanding modern workplace printing experience for businesses of all sizes. At the same time, we continue to advance our existing cloud print platforms to support more complex requirements and provide extended functionality. Together, we are shaping the future of secure cloud printing.
Why is secure printing with badge release important?
Print security is essential for organisations handling sensitive information. Konica Minolta enhances secure printing by combining Microsoft Universal Print with badge-based release at the device.
Users send jobs via cloud printing and release them only when present at the device. This reduces unattended output, waste, and risks to sensitive documents.
This approach strengthens security without sacrificing convenience for users.
Why is it important to reduce reliance on traditional print server infrastructure?
Traditional print servers are complex and hard to scale.
Microsoft Universal Print moves print management to the cloud, reducing dependence on it.
This simplifies setup, reduces admin overhead, and removes daily print management challenges. For distributed or hybrid teams, less reliance on print servers means more resilient, supported printing.
Konica Minolta guides organisations through the assessment and transition to Microsoft Universal Print, tailored to your operations, security, and user needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enquire about Microsoft Universal Print.
Looking to improve cloud printing, strengthen secure printing, or reduce reliance on traditional print server infrastructure?
Konica Minolta can help you assess Microsoft Universal Print for your organisation and identify the right approach for your environment, users, and security requirements.