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First smartphones, now printers: Epson launches subscription where you pay "just" $7.99 to rent a printer and print 50 pages every month Your least-favorite browser finally added a proper password manager, and it could be a massive game-changer for secure business credential sharing Microsoft has a brand-new service aimed at saving all your files from disastrous cloud drop-out Millions of Brother printers threatened by multiple serious vulnerabilities – enterprise and home printers at risk Finally! Android users can now open shared Microsoft Office files without having to sign in Microsoft's new print feature will mean an end to secrets being left in the printer for everyone to see Craig Hale 14 August 2025 Universal Print anywhere now on general availability When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Universal Print anywhere, or pull printing, is now generally available for Microsoft 365 Users authenticate print jobs when they arrive at their chosen printer It avoids privacy blunders and waste from duplicates Microsoft has released 'Universal Print anywhere' for all Microsoft 365 organizations at no extra cost, all in a bid to improve security by avoiding erroneous prints to wrong locations. The company's Nishant Lakhanpal explained in a blog post that users can "print securely from any location and retrieve their documents at any printer" – a feature which has become known as 'pull print'. It means that users will have to authorize print jobs once they arrive at their chosen printer, meaning important or private documents won't automatically print and end up in unwanted hands. You may like Your office printer could be the easiest backdoor into company networks - so update now Even your printer company now wants to sell you endpoint protection as a subscription — will others follow suit? First smartphones, now printers: Epson launches subscription where you pay "just" $7.99 to rent a printer and print 50 pages every month Microsoft brings pull printing to all eligible users The feature works by sending print jobs without selecting a specific printer in advance, so documents can be retrieved from any registered corporate printer by authenticating on the device. It also saves users from having to trawl through long printer lists to find the right printer – which often leads to mistakes. "Universal Print anywhere ensures that confidential documents are never left on printers for unauthorized viewing," Lakhanpal wrote. Apart from the security benefits, Microsoft also notes that pull printing helps to reduce waste by avoiding duplicate printing caused by forgotten or uncollected print jobs. "The feature is included with your existing Universal Print licensing at no additional cost," Microsoft confirmed. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Handily, Universal Print anywhere works across Windows and macOS platforms, meaning that all employees can use the functionality without being bound to Microsoft's own operating system. To participate with Universal Print anywhere, admins must register printers to the network. Looking ahead, Microsoft has also committed to extending Universal Print anywhere to even more OEMs to ensure maximum device compatibility and support. You might also like Need an upgrade? We've listed the best all-in-one printers Check out the best business laptops and best mobile workstations Microsoft's new Windows tool will let you access your work PC, even if it's been hit in a cyberattack With several years’ experience freelancing in tech and automotive circles, Craig’s specific interests lie in technology that is designed to better our lives, including AI and ML, productivity aids, and smart fitness. He is also passionate about cars and the decarbonisation of personal transportation. As an avid bargain-hunter, you can be sure that any deal Craig finds is top value! You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. 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