Thank you for your feedback and for sharing this feature request on thehttps://miportalfones.mx/Tech Community—it's a great point that broader cross-platform support is essential for mixed-environment enterprises. I'm happy to report that Microsoft has addressed this exact need: Universal Print now fully supports macOS devices, enabling seamless printing from any Mac application to Universal Print-enabled printers. This capability became generally available in late 2024, following a public preview announced in February 2024.
Key Benefits and How It Works
- Seamless Integration: Users can print from macOS apps (e.g., via Cmd+P) without needing IP addresses, third-party drivers, or complex setups. The Universal Print Mac app simplifies printer discovery and installation.
- Included in Your License: No additional licensing is required—macOS printing is covered under existing Universal Print-eligible subscriptions (e.g., Microsoft 365 E3/E5 or equivalent).
- Cross-Platform Parity: With support for Windows, web, and now macOS, Universal Print lives up to its "universal" name, making it ideal for hybrid Windows/macOS fleets.
- Pull Printing: macOS users can also leverage secure pull printing to release jobs at any compatible printer.
Quick Setup Guide
To get started:
- Enable in Azure Portal: Go to Universal Print > Settings and set the macOS Support toggle to "Show all printers". (This was in preview earlier but is now GA.)
- Install the App: Download the free Universal Print app from the Mac App Store (requires macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 or later).
- Add Printers: Open the app, sign in with your Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) credentials, and discover/add printers. Non-admin users can install printers if configured (see docs for details).
- Print from Any App: Printers will appear in the system print dialog. Search by name/location if needed for faster discovery.
Supported Printers and Known Limitations
Microsoft maintains a list of validated printers for optimal macOS experience:
- Fully Supported: Broad feature set (e.g., duplex, color) for models from brands like Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, Ricoh, and Zebra. Always visible to users.
- Partially Supported: Basic printing only.
- Not Supported: Certain models may not appear or could fail—check the Supported Printers List for your hardware.
A few notes:
- iOS Support: On the roadmap but not yet available.
- GCC/GCC-High: Coming in early 2025.
- Troubleshooting: Common issues (e.g., printers not showing) can often be resolved by updating macOS, checking permissions, or using the connector for direct-registered printers. See the Troubleshooting Guide or Known Issues for details.
If you're running into setup hurdles or have specific printer models in mind, feel free to reply with more details—I can help troubleshoot or point to tailored resources. Your input helped drive this feature, so thanks again for raising it! For the full docs, head to the Universal Print on macOS Overview.