In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations need robust, streamlined printing solutions. While Microsoft Universal Print offers a compelling move towards driverless printing and aims to eliminate print servers, it falls short in certain areas of functionality, especially when it comes to comprehensive printer fleet management. Enter Celiveo 365, a complementary solution designed to extend the capabilities of Microsoft Universal Print.
Limitations of Microsoft Universal Print
Though Microsoft Universal Print is a significant step forward, providing a no-server-required environment for print jobs, it is essential to recognize its limitations:
- No advanced print job accounting and rules-based printing
- Lacks robust user authentication and secure release mechanisms
- Limited insights into printer usage and operational costs
- No support for hybrid environments where cloud and on-premises coexist
Read more about Microsoft Universal Print here.
How Celiveo 365 Bridges the Gap
Celiveo 365 integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Universal Print, providing a full suite of advanced features to fill these gaps. Key offerings include:
- Advanced Authentication and Security: Celiveo 365 supports card and biometric authentication for secure print release, ensuring users’ sensitive documents are protected.
- Comprehensive Print Job Accounting: Track and control print jobs with detailed reports and analytics.
- Flexible Print Rules: Implement cost-saving measures and enforce printing policies based on user role, document type, or other criteria.
- Hybrid Cloud Compatibility: Seamlessly manage both cloud and on-premises printers in a unified interface.
- Easy Printer Fleet Management: Celiveo 365 simplifies adding, configuring, and maintaining printers across the organization, significantly easing IT burdens.
FAQs: Enhancing Your Print Environment
What is driverless printing, and how does it benefit my organization?
Driverless printing allows users to print without the need to install specific printer drivers on each device. This reduces IT workload and simplifies the user experience, ensuring that everyone can print effortlessly from any device.
Can Celiveo 365 completely eliminate the need for print servers?
Yes, Celiveo 365 can complement Microsoft Universal Print to fully eliminate print servers. The adoption of driverless printing and secure release options provided by Celiveo 365 ensures a streamlined, serverless print environment.
How does Celiveo 365 enhance printer fleet management?
Celiveo 365 offers centralized management tools that make it easier to deploy, monitor, and optimize all printers within your fleet. These tools provide valuable insights and automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
Conclusion
While Microsoft Universal Print is a great foundation for serverless, driverless printing, organizations seeking more advanced functionality and robust management should consider integrating Celiveo 365. This combination not only addresses the Microsoft Universal Print shortcomings but also brings added value through enhanced security, cost control, and easy printer fleet management. Discover more by exploring Celiveo 365 for Microsoft Universal Print.
