Revolutionize Printing: How to Eliminate Print Servers with Driverless Printing

The printing landscape is changing rapidly, and enterprises are increasingly seeking ways to streamline operations and reduce costs. One transformative approach is to eliminate print servers and embrace driverless printing, leveraging cloud-based solutions like Microsoft Universal Print. However, while Microsoft Universal Print offers a solid foundation, there remain gaps that advanced solutions can fill to optimize the printer fleet management experience fully.

Understanding Microsoft Universal Print

Microsoft Universal Print is a cloud-based print solution designed to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft 365. It centralizes print management and removes the need for on-premise infrastructure, like print servers. Universal Print facilitates a secure and reliable printing environment but lacks certain advanced features required for efficient enterprise-level printer management.

Key Features of Microsoft Universal Print

• Centralized, cloud-based print management
• Integration with Azure Active Directory
• Secure and easy-to-configure user policies
• Elimination of on-premise print servers
• Driverless printing capabilities

Read more about driverless printing here.

Although these features provide significant benefits, they are not sufficient to cover all needs for complex business environments. That’s where complementary solutions like Celiveo 365 step in.

Introducing Celiveo 365: Complementing Microsoft Universal Print

Celiveo 365 SaaS complements Microsoft Universal Print by adding advanced features it does not offer natively and dramatically simplifying printer fleet management. This enhanced functionality is crucial for organizations looking to fully optimize their print environments without being constrained by the limitations of standard solutions.

Celiveo 365 offers a range of features that fill the gaps left by Universal Print:

Advanced Features Offered by Celiveo 365

1. Detailed analytics and reporting
2. Advanced security features, including secure pull printing
3. Automated print queue management
4. Enhanced user identification mechanisms
5. Seamless integration with a broad range of printer models

These features provide a robust, secure, and highly efficient printing environment, enhancing the benefits of cloud-based print management while providing a comprehensive solution that addresses enterprise needs.

Why Eliminate Print Servers and Embrace Driverless Printing?

The traditional approach of using print servers is increasingly seen as inefficient and costly.

Eliminate print servers to enjoy the following benefits:

• Reduced IT infrastructure and associated costs
• Lowered complexity in printer fleet management
• Increased reliability and uptime
• Enhanced security due to centralized management

Driverless printing further adds to these benefits by ensuring that users can print without the need for local printer drivers, thus reducing potential compatibility issues and making the setup process more straightforward.

Conclusion

While Microsoft Universal Print provides a solid framework for cloud-based printing, it is not a complete solution for all organizational needs. Solutions like Celiveo 365 play a crucial role in supplementing and enhancing Universal Print by offering advanced features and streamlining printer fleet management. By adopting a combined approach, businesses can achieve a more efficient, secure, and reliable printing infrastructure.

FAQs

What are the main benefits of eliminating print servers?

Reduced infrastructure costs, simpler management, increased reliability, and enhanced security.

What features does Microsoft Universal Print lack?

Advanced reporting, secure pull printing, comprehensive queue management, and enhanced user identification mechanisms.

How does Celiveo 365 complement Microsoft Universal Print?

By providing additional advanced features such as detailed analytics, enhanced security, and seamless integration with multiple printer models.

For more detailed information, you can read our in-depth article about what Celiveo 365 offers for Microsoft Universal Print here.