Universal Print: Badge API

Vendor: Microsoft
Product: Microsoft 365
Type: Availability
Announcement date: 2026-05-15
Effective date: Date not published
Impact: Affected

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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. GA date: June CY2027 Preview date: March CY2027 In development General Availability Preview Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) GCC GCC High DoD Universal Print Developer Web

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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: Universal Print: Badge API 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. GA date: June CY2027 Preview date: March CY2027 In development General Availability Preview Worldwide (Standard Mul

Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: Universal Print: Badge API 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. GA date: June CY2027 Preview date: March CY2027 In development General Availability Preview Worldwide (Standard Mul

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2026-08-29T09:22:49.319599+00:00
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Universal Print: Badge API 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. GA date: June CY2027 Preview date: March CY2027 In development General Availability Preview Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) GCC GCC High DoD Universal Print Developer Web
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Universal Print: Badge API 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. GA date: June CY2027 Preview date: March CY2027 In development General Availability Preview Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) GCC GCC High DoD Universal Print Developer Web
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Universal Print: Badge API 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. GA date: June CY2027 Preview date: March CY2027 In development General Availability Preview Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) GCC GCC High DoD Universal Print Developer Web
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