561921 – Universal Print: Badge API

Product:

Universal Print

Platform:

Developer, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Admins can map employee badge credentials (card or NFC) to user identities in Universal Print, enabling users to release secure print jobs at compatible printers with a simple tap—no app, PIN, or sign-in required at the device. This enhances existing badge-based release with a standardized, cloud-based identity mapping model integrated with Microsoft 365.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2026-05-16

updated:
2026-05-16

Public Preview Start Date

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Authentication Issues
If the change is implemented without proper preparation, users may face difficulties in authenticating their identities at printers, leading to failed print jobs and frustration.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/universal-print-blog/universal-print-badge-api/ba-p/3651230" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/universal-print-blog/universal-print-badge-api/ba-p/3651230, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/05/25/introducing-universal-print-a-cloud-based-printing-solution/ " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/05/25/introducing-universal-print-a-cloud-based-printing-solution/

Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of the Badge API without adequate training or communication may result in a surge of support tickets from users experiencing issues, overwhelming IT support resources.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, System Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/05/25/introducing-universal-print-a-cloud-based-printing-solution/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/universal-print-blog/universal-print-badge-api/ba-p/3651230" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/universal-print-blog/universal-print-badge-api/ba-p/3651230

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explanation for non-techies**

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