Microsoft Universal Print Annual Commit for Non-Profits
Microsoft Universal Print provides a cloud-based print management solution for organizations committed to annual subscriptions, simplifying print infrastructure.
- Cloud-Based Management: Centralize and manage printers and print jobs from anywhere via a web browser.
- Simplified Deployment: Reduce the need for on-premises print servers and complex driver management.
- Enhanced Security: Implement consistent security policies across your printing environment.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimize printing costs through better visibility and control.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Universal Print is a modern, cloud-based print management solution designed to simplify how organizations manage their printing infrastructure. It offers a unified platform to discover, configure, and manage printers and print jobs, eliminating the need for on-premises print servers and complex driver deployments.
This service is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations who need to streamline print operations, enhance security, and reduce infrastructure overhead. It integrates with existing Microsoft 365 environments, providing a familiar and accessible management experience.
- Unified Print Management: Manage all printers and print queues from a single cloud portal.
- Driverless Printing: Deploy printers to end-user devices without needing to install specific drivers.
- Location Independence: Access and manage print services regardless of user or printer location.
- Security and Compliance: Enforce print policies and audit print activity for better security.
- Reduced Infrastructure: Eliminate the need for on-premises print servers, lowering maintenance costs.
Empower your non-profit with efficient, secure, and simplified print management through Microsoft Universal Print's annual commitment plan.
What This Enables
Enable centralized print management
Enable teams to manage all printers and print queues from a single cloud portal, regardless of user or device location. Streamline the deployment of printers to end-user devices without the need for manual driver installations.
organizations with distributed workforces, businesses standardizing on Microsoft 365, companies seeking to reduce on-premises server footprint
Enhance printing security and compliance
Automate the enforcement of consistent security policies across all printing activities, providing better control and auditability. Protect sensitive documents by managing print job access and retention centrally.
businesses with strict data privacy requirements, organizations undergoing compliance audits, companies managing sensitive information
Reduce print infrastructure costs
Streamline print operations by eliminating the need for dedicated on-premises print servers and their associated maintenance. Optimize printing resources and reduce IT support tickets related to printer issues.
companies looking to lower TCO, organizations migrating to cloud-based IT infrastructure, businesses aiming for operational efficiency
Key Features
Cloud-based print management portal
Manage all printers and print queues from a single, accessible web interface, reducing administrative complexity.
Driverless printer deployment
Deploy printers to user devices without installing specific drivers, simplifying setup and reducing compatibility issues.
Location-independent printing
Users can print to any available printer regardless of their physical location, enhancing flexibility for remote and hybrid workforces.
Security policy enforcement
Implement and enforce consistent security settings and print policies across the entire organization, improving data protection.
Print job auditing and reporting
Gain visibility into print activity for better cost management, security monitoring, and compliance reporting.
Industry Applications
Non-Profit Organizations
This offering is specifically priced for non-profit organizations, providing them with enterprise-grade print management capabilities at a more accessible cost.
Education & Research
Educational institutions can benefit from simplified printer management across campuses and secure printing solutions to protect student and research data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers can enhance data security and compliance with HIPAA by managing print jobs centrally and auditing access to sensitive patient information.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies can improve operational efficiency and security by standardizing print management across departments and ensuring compliance with public sector IT policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Universal Print?
Microsoft Universal Print is a cloud-based print management solution that simplifies how organizations discover, configure, and manage printers and print jobs. It eliminates the need for on-premises print servers.
Who is this pricing for?
This specific offering includes non-profit pricing and requires an annual commitment, making it a cost-effective solution for eligible organizations.
What are the benefits of using Universal Print?
Benefits include centralized management, simplified deployment, enhanced security, reduced infrastructure costs, and improved user experience for printing.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.