Windows 10: Windows 11, version 24H2 update - Universal Print is printing characters and printing out...

MarkGXY · Oct 31, 2024

Universal Print is printing characters and printing out reams of paper on Windows 11 ?

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Debra_H · Oct 31, 2024

Print requests in Windows 11, version 24H2, remain stuck as “pending”

I have been unable to print since installing Windows 11, version 24H2. The print requests remain stuck in the print queue and are listed as “pending”.

Brink · Oct 31, 2024

What is new in Windows 11 for Universal Print

Following the announcement of Windows 11 on June 24, we wanted to update you on what is coming to Universal Print with Windows 11. If you want to get a head start on these new Universal Print capabilities, head over to the Windows Insider blog to read how you can access the first Windows 11 Insider Preview build. Subscribe to the Windows Insider blog if you want to be updated on our progress to general availability of Windows 11 later this year.

Universal Print is a modern print solution that organizations can use to manage their print infrastructure through serverless cloud services from Microsoft. Since the release of Windows 10, version 1903, we have supported this cloud service with a Universal Print driver. The advantage of that driver is you no longer have to maintain printer drivers on your desktops. There is one driver to rule them all.

Using Universal Print with Universal Print ready printers, which we blogged about a few weeks ago, gives admin and employees the best experience. Those printers are easy to manage in the cloud and expose their functionality to the user.

With Windows 11, we are upgrading the user experience with printers in several ways. First is the general print experience to go along with the updated user experience with Windows 11.

Adding a printer in the Windows 11 Settings app

In addition, we are adding some eco-friendly functionality to the updated Universal Print driver that many users will appreciate, the ability to add a PIN to a print job, so the job will not be printed until the user enters the same PIN on the printer. This is one more reason to upgrade your existing printer to a Universal Print ready firmware, if available.

Entering a PIN to release a print job in Windows 11

Some will see this as increased security, but we mostly think of this as functionality that will reduce paper and toner waste and offer users some privacy when printing. Print jobs will not go to waste on the printer. This capability will also come to Windows 10, version 21H2, which will be released later this year.

With Windows 11, we release support for Print Support Application (PSA) in Windows. Windows ships an inbox printer class driver based on the standards based Mopria printing protocol. This enables a simple and seamless printing experience and eliminates the need for users to install additional software or custom drivers to connect and print to their Mopria-certified printers. The Universal Print driver on Windows 11 can be extended by printer manufacturers and/or Managed Print Software (MPS) solutions with additional custom features and workflows by publishing a PSA to Microsoft Store. These UWP apps are not drivers and run in the user's context. When installed on the user's Windows 11 device, the PSA may run in the background to process print jobs for the corresponding printer or can offer an advanced print user interface to address scenarios such as:

Printer specific custom advanced finishing options.

Add accounting information and workflows.

Add a watermark (optional or enforced)

Admins can install the default PSA or another vendor’s PSA if required for a Universal Print ready printer on the user's Windows 11 devices using Microsoft Endpoint Manager. This capability will also come to Windows 10, version 21H2, which will be released later this year.

PSA will also be available outside the commercial Universal Print service configuration on a consumer Windows 11 device. Apps will install automatically from the store when the home user connects a printer to the home network. The advanced settings in the traditional print UI on Windows 11 will no longer show, and the PSA takes over that UI to offer the user the most appropriate functionality for the printer model they have. The significant advantage is that no printer driver is installed, but an app that interacts with the driver to offer the user more functionality, increasing the stability and security of the user's device.

In addition, we are bringing some enhanced support for the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) to the Windows ecosystem. IPP has been implemented in Windows 10 for network printers since 2018. With Windows 11, we are adding IPP over USB to widen hardware support using IPP. To support IPP and PSA in an enterprise environment, Windows also supports directed discovery of IPP printers. This also enables IPP and PSA for Windows Server 2022 for Point and Print customers who want to continue using Windows Server for print enablement. This helps customers use PSA independent of the solution they use: Universal Print or Windows Server or a combination. This capability will also come to Windows 10, version 21H2, which will be released later this year.

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Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...t/ba-p/2499026

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Brink · Oct 31, 2024

Universal Print ready printers are here

Universal Print is a modern print solution that organizations can use to manage their print infrastructure through cloud services from Microsoft. When deployed with Universal Print ready printers, it doesn't require any on-premises infrastructure.

For those organizations considering the switch to Universal Print, there are several choices for existing and new hardware thanks to our many partners that have been hard at work developing updated firmware and new products that support Universal Print natively.

Updated firmware makes it possible for customers to keep using existing hardware and register printer directly with the Universal Print service. Where it makes sense, you have a choice of new printing hardware that is Universal Print ready and takes advantage of the latest printing technology.

We have compiled a list of partners and printers to help you decide the best options for your organization when you make the switch to Universal Print. The list is constantly growing so keep an eye on our blogs and partner page to see the latest lists or chat directly with your printer supplier of choice to learn about their plans for Universal Print.

Printers

Printers with Universal Print ready firmware built into the device help users more easily set up Universal Print in their organizations and leverage the full capabilities of their devices on the cloud platform.

Brother continues to support the the hybrid workforce, adding additional printing devices to the list of Universal Print ready devices. devices provide the flexibility and scalability to address diverse workplace needs, supporting Universal Print customers in their journey to the digital workplace.

Canon is the first manufacturer to releases Universal Print ready printers, and has an extensive set of printers available today. Canon releases models with native support for Universal Print at a consistent pace and more are expected throughout this year. Keep an eye on their listing for existing and new models on their lists.

HP will soon release their new ‘HP for Universal Print’ Workpath app, that delivers integration with Universal Print on all printing devices that support Workpath. The HP for Universal Print Workpath app modernizes the print experience to give users simple, driverless printing. Their target release date is summer 2021.

Konica Minolta MFPs integrate with the Microsoft 365 environment, so companies can reduce print-related costs and experience an improved printing experience and increased productivity. See the Konica Minolta list of Universal Print ready printers here.

Kyocera is expected to release their first set of Universal Print ready printers by late summer and more in early fall 2021.

Lexmark is one of the first printer manufacturers to integrate their firmware with Universal Print. The company’s portfolio includes reliable multi-function printers and printers, many of them support Universal Print natively. These enable the printing experience that users demand with File -> Print expectations. See the list of Universal Print ready printers here.

Ricoh is actively developing the Smart Operation Panel application for native integration with Universal Print. Keep an eye on their listing for the latest releases.

Toshiba has recently published their list of integrated printers certified to work with Universal Print. Native Universal Print support on these devices will be available soon.

Xerox will be releasing firmware updates to add Universal Print support to select models, including the AltaLink 8100 Series of MFP devices, in Fall 2021 with additional models becoming available at a future date.

Learn more

For more information about Universal Print partner solutions and updates visit our page at Universal Print partner page.
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Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...e/ba-p/2463642

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