Microsoft Universal Print Is Compatible With Zero Trust Network Security

The Universal Print service was released in March and at the time, IT pros would be charged with the responsibility of overseeing print limits. For organizations that have either an E3 or E5 license, the Universal Print service is said to be “free”  Usable with old printers According to Microsoft, there is an unmatched feeling of using new Universal Print-qualified printers which they say is the best experience. To see a detailed list of printer partners supporting Universal Print, see this Microsoft document.   It is also possible for users to use the Universal Print service with older printers. Microsoft recommends an alternative solution; its Windows Universal Print Connector software. However, if using this solution, ensure you have installed the latest print drivers.. Keep in mind

Since Universal Print connector dictates that appropriate printer drivers are installed on the host PC, users are told to check that they are installing from a trusted source.  Using a connector will stall the process as using the Universal Print service aims at avoiding installation and maintenance of print drivers.

It is worth noting that so far, “PrintNightmare” was missing in the announcement. It could be that the two problems are not related as client rights are constrained. PrintNightmare vulnerabilities have in the past affected Microsoft’s  associated with Microsoft’s Point and Print Windows functionality. Several patches have been issued for PrintNightmare attack variants since they were first discovered but it seems organizations have run into problems with the workaround. Let us know in the comment section what you think of the Universal print and its compatibility.

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