Secure and Follow Me Printing

To add the ability to queue up a print job and release it once you've reached the printer using a smartphone app or key fob, follow these steps:

1. Printer Compatibility:

Ensure that the printer supports features like secure print release or mobile print. Modern printers like HP, Canon, and Xerox often have these features built-in.

2. Develop the Mobile App or Integrate with Existing Solutions:

• Custom Development: Develop an app that allows users to queue print jobs. The app should interact with the printer through APIs (if available) or use a cloud printing service.
• Existing Services: You can use third-party solutions like Google Cloud Print (discontinued but replaced by newer services) or HP Smart App, which supports mobile print management.

3. Authentication and Print Job Release:

• The app should use authentication methods, such as scanning a QR code or using Bluetooth to detect proximity to the printer.
• For key fob integration, use RFID or Bluetooth technology to trigger print job release when the user is near the printer.

4. Secure Print Queue:

• The app should allow users to send print jobs to a secure queue.
• The print job remains pending until the user arrives at the printer and confirms their presence through the app or key fob.

5. Proximity Detection & Release:

• Use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for proximity detection with smartphones or key fobs.
• Once the app detects the user is within a certain range, it prompts them to release the queued print job. Alternatively, the key fob can automatically trigger the release when the user is near.

6. Printer Communication:

• Ensure the app communicates with the printer using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or NFC. Many modern printers support Wi-Fi directly, which simplifies the connection.

7. User Interface:

• Create an intuitive UI where users can:
  • Upload documents for printing.
  • Queue multiple print jobs.
  • Release jobs upon proximity.
  • Cancel or modify jobs before release.

8. Security Measures:

• Implement encryption for secure communication between the app and the printer.
• Ensure the print jobs are stored securely until released by the user.

By integrating this functionality into the app, users can conveniently queue print jobs from their smartphones and release them when they are near the printer, improving security and reducing the risk of unattended prints.

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When is this supposed to come out for public preview? The Microsoft 365 roadmap mentions roll out start date on August 2024 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=Universal%2Cprint%3A%2Csecure.

The Universal Print anywhere functionality is in its internal final validation phase for Public Preview. We look forward to posting announcement regarding its public preview in the coming weeks.

Hello Saurabh_Bansal Is there an ETA for Universal Print anywhere or is it possible to get access to the private preview? We would like to use UP, but Follow Me Print is a necessary Feature for us.

Saurabh_Bansal Thank you for your response!

Regards, Archideal Home.

johnronaldo66, charlesmertin72  archideal - secure release using mobile app is already supported. Universal Print anywhere (equivalent of follow-me) is in private preview.

https://aka.ms/UPQRCodeSecureReleaseDocs 

Great suggestion! Implementing a feature for secure and follow-me printing via smartphone app or key fob would indeed enhance convenience and security in printing workflows.

What a great idea! Secure and Follow Me Printing would definitely enhance convenience and efficiency in the workplace. Being able to queue up print jobs and release them via smartphone app or key fob would streamline the printing process. Looking forward to seeing this levy calculator feature implemented