Setup of Universal Print - Personal Windows Laptop

To use Universal Print on your personal Windows laptop, you will first need to install the Company Portal app from the Microsoft Store. After setup you will be able to follow the provided directions for adding a Universal Print printer to your device.

 

How to Install Company Portal from the Microsoft Store 

  1. Open the Microsoft Store: 

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  1. Search for Company Portal: 

  • In the Microsoft Store application, use the Search bar (usually at the top). 

  • Type Company Portal and press Enter. 
      

  1. Find and Get the App: 

  • Look for the app named Company Portal published by Microsoft Corporation. 

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  • Click on the app result. 

  • On the app's page, click the Get or Install button. 
     

  1. Wait for Installation: 

  • The app will download and install automatically. 
     

  1. Launch and Sign In: 

  • Once the installation is complete, you can click Open on the Microsoft Store page, or search for and open Company Portal from your Start menu. 

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  • Sign in with your Samuel Merritt account credentials (email and password). 

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  • Once signed in and see this screen, you can close the app. 

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After signing in, the Company Portal app will enroll your device into your organization's management system, allowing you to access Universal Print printers.

 

 

Steps to Add a Universal Print Printer 

  1. Open Settings: Click the Start button and select Settings (or press Windows key+I). 
     

  2. Navigate to Devices: In the Settings window, click on Bluetooth & devices. 

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  1. Go to Printers & scanners: Select Printers & scanners from the list on the right. 

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  1. Add Device: Click the Add device button next to "Add a printer or scanner". 

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  1. Sign In: During the setup, you may be prompted to Sign in. Enter your Samuel Merritt credentials to authenticate with the Universal Print service. 
     

  2. Select Work or School: When prompted, ensure you select Work or School to connect to Universal Print. 

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  1. Search and Add: Windows will search for printers shared with you. 

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  • Find the desired printer in the list that appears. 

  • Click the Add device button next to the printer’s name to install it.

 

The Universal Print printer will now be installed and available for use from any application on your Windows 11 device.

 

Print a Document 

  1. Open any application that supports printing.

  1. Go to the File menu and select Print.

  1. In the print dialog, select the printer you just added that is registered with Universal Print. 

  1. Set your desired printing attributes (e.g., number of copies, duplex printing, page range). 

  1. Click Print. 

 

For details on how to release a print your job from the printer, please read this article :
Universal Print - QR Code Print Job Release

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