Direct printing

Secure, driverless, and built for hybrid work.

Secure clientless printing, where you need it

Organizations need printing solutions that are secure, easy to manage, and flexible enough to support hybrid work environments. With uniFLOW Online, IT teams can simplify printing through Direct Secure Print and the Universal Output Queue, reducing administrative complexity while improving security and user experience.

As a result, employees can print from virtually anywhere, while IT teams maintain centralized control and security across the entire print environment.

Direct Secure Print: Simplified security for every device

Direct Secure Print provides secure My Print Anywhere functionality without requiring client software. Print jobs are sent directly to a designated Canon imageFORCE or imageRUNNER ADVANCE (DX) device and remain securely stored until the user authenticates and releases them.

Consequently, sensitive documents stay protected while deployment becomes significantly simpler. Furthermore, job metadata is automatically synchronized with uniFLOW Online, enabling users to release print jobs from supported devices within the same location.

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Built for business continuity

Business operations should not be disrupted by temporary connectivity issues. Therefore, Direct Secure Print stores jobs securely on the device even during network disruptions. Additionally, direct IP printing attempts are automatically blocked to help prevent unauthorized access and strengthen compliance.

When combined with the uniFLOW SmartClient, authorized users maintain seamless access to secure printing while organizations retain complete visibility and control.

Key capabilities
  • Clientless printing: No need to install software on user devices.
  • Secure job release: Only authorized users can access their documents.
  • Unified print queue: View and release all jobs, including mobile, through a single interface.
  • Resilient infrastructure: Jobs remain stored on the device even during network disruptions.

Universal Output Queue: Driverless printing across your network

The Universal Output Queue simplifies enterprise printing by providing a single, centralized print queue across the organization. Rather than selecting a specific printer before submitting a document, users simply print to one universal queue and choose an available printer when they are ready to collect their documents. As a result, printing becomes more flexible, efficient, and user-friendly.

Powered by the uniFLOW SmartClient, the Universal Output Queue eliminates the need for device-specific printer drivers. IT teams can simplify deployments, reduce compatibility issues, and improve print management across diverse environments. Consequently, the solution is particularly valuable in organizations with multiple offices, shared workspaces, or frequently changing printer fleets.

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Vendor-agnostic printing

Organizations often operate mixed printer environments. Therefore, replacing devices solely for compatibility reasons can be costly and unnecessary. The Universal Output Queue supports major printer manufacturers. As a result, organizations can standardize print workflows without being restricted to a single vendor ecosystem and protect existing hardware investments.

Streamlined IT management

Organizations can reduce IT workload with automatic device detection and silent installation via the uniFLOW SmartClient. Configure globally or per location, and apply user or group-based access controls to meet compliance needs.

Flexible printing for hybrid and multi-office environments

Today's employees expect flexibility. Whether they are working at headquarters, a satellite office, or a hybrid workspace, they need consistent access to printing services. With the Universal Output Queue, users can print from a single queue and select any available printer via a pop-up. Preferred printers can be saved for faster workflows.

  • Why direct printing matters for IT professionals

  • Reduces IT overhead with clientless and driverless printing.

  • Enhances security by preventing unauthorized access and ensuring compliance.

  • Improves user experience with flexible, location-agnostic printing.

  • Supports hybrid workforces with resilient infrastructure and universal access.

  • Maximizes hardware ROI by enabling cross-brand compatibility.