Today’s workplaces are increasingly moving towards digital transformation, yet many still grapple with traditional print management hassles. It’s time to consider the benefits of eliminating print servers and adopting driverless printing with Microsoft Universal Print, enhanced by advanced solutions like Celiveo 365.
The Shift Away from Print Servers
Maintaining on-site print servers involves complexities and costs associated with hardware, security, and maintenance. By choosing to eliminate print servers, businesses can streamline their printing infrastructure and cut down significantly on IT expenses. Print server elimination leads to reduced hardware costs, less frequent maintenance, and minimizes security risks.
Why Driverless Printing is the Future
With driverless printing, users can print from any device without the hassle of installing and updating printer drivers. This boosts productivity by ensuring seamless connectivity and straightforward printer access across various devices and operating systems. It simplifies the user experience, making printing easier and more reliable.
Microsoft Universal Print: A Step Forward
Microsoft Universal Print is a cloud-based printing solution that aligns with the move towards a serverless environment. It offers functionalities such as the central management of printers and integration with Azure Active Directory. However, it’s essential to recognize that Universal Print does have some limitations that may affect its standalone usage for comprehensive print fleet management.
The Gaps in Microsoft Universal Print
While Universal Print offers many advantages, it lacks specific advanced features and ease-of-use elements that are crucial for efficient printer fleet management:
- Limited support for printing policies and rules
- Basic document release and secure printing options
- Restricted monitoring and reporting functionalities
Enhance Your Printing Capabilities with Celiveo 365
To address these limitations, Celiveo 365 offers a comprehensive solution that complements Microsoft Universal Print by adding advanced features and enhancing the ease of printer fleet management. Here’s how Celiveo 365 can help:
- Advanced Print Policies: Set up printing rules and policies to control who can print, what can be printed, and when it can be printed.
- Secure Print Release: Enable secure document release options, ensuring documents are only collected by the intended users.
- Enhanced Reporting: Monitor and analyze print usage with detailed reports and dashboards.
FAQs on Optimizing Your Print Infrastructure
Q: What does it mean to eliminate print servers?
A: Eliminating print servers means moving away from on-premises print infrastructure to a cloud-based or driverless printing solution, reducing hardware dependency and management complexity.
Q: How does Celiveo 365 enhance Microsoft Universal Print?
A: Celiveo 365 adds advanced features such as detailed print management policies, secure print release, and enhanced reporting, filling the gaps that Universal Print cannot cover alone.
Q: Is driverless printing compatible with all devices?
A: Yes, driverless printing allows users to print from various devices without the need for specific drivers, making the process simpler and more efficient.
For a more detailed breakdown of how Celiveo 365 can truly revolutionize your print management, explore our Celiveo 365 for Microsoft Universal Print article.
Read more about driverless printing here.
Optimize your printing operations today by leveraging the cloud-based capabilities of Microsoft Universal Print, enhanced by the robust features of Celiveo 365.
