Microsoft Universal Print
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What both publish
| Fact | Microsoft Universal Print | PrintNode |
|---|---|---|
| Security | The service supports Microsoft Entra ID users and security groups, HTTPS communications, X.509-backed printer device objects, and modern authentication for Zero Trust deployments. | PrintNode says all communication uses TLS, documents are not read, and Base64-submitted documents are deleted after printing. |
| Support | Microsoft's FAQ directs customers to Universal Print documentation and says customers can contact support if access remains unavailable after licensing and a 24-hour wait. | PrintNode says support is handled by its engineering team and offers telephone and email support. |
Microsoft Universal Print plans
- Universal Print volume add-on — 500 jobs$25 a month
- Universal Print Additional Capacity — 10,000 jobs$300 a month
- Universal Print volume add-on — 500 jobs, EDU$7.50 a month
- Universal Print Additional Capacity — 10,000 jobs, EDU$90 a month
- Universal Print volume add-on (500 jobs), EDU discount$7.50 a month
- Universal Print volume add-on (500 jobs)$25 a month
PrintNode plans
- LiteFree
- Essential$9 a month
- Standard$29 a month
- Standard Integrator$60 a month
- Essential yearly$90 a year
- Premium$99 a month
Pick Microsoft Universal Print if…
Universal Print suits organizations committed to the Microsoft 365 cloud that want centrally managed cloud printing. It supports Windows, macOS, web printing, supported phones and tablets, and Microsoft Graph API.
Pick PrintNode if…
PrintNode suits applications and organizations that need automated printing, including warehouses, shipping and logistics, pharmacies, restaurants, and point-of-sale systems. It may also suit teams that need API access to print jobs or scale data.