Printing Is Changing – Dispatcher Stratus Is Already There

Printing is in the middle of a major shift. As Microsoft® moves toward a fully cloud-managed ecosystem, technologies like Microsoft® Universal Print™ - Microsoft®'s cloud-based print service that eliminates the need for on-premise print servers - and Windows® Protected Print are redefining what modern printing looks like - eliminating print servers, reducing security risk, and aligning print with Microsoft® 365.

That future is no longer coming - it's here. And now, with Dispatcher Stratus and ScanTrip Cloud (STC) integration with Microsoft® Universal Print™ (MUP), customers are ready for it.

Moving Beyond "Don't Touch the Print Server"

For years, print infrastructure has been something IT teams hesitate to change. On-premise environments can be fragile - updates feel risky, maintenance is time-consuming and troubleshooting pulls resources away from more strategic work. Cloud changes that.

With MUP™ in Dispatcher Stratus and STC, there are no servers to maintain or worry about. Updates and infrastructure are handled in the cloud - so IT teams can stop managing print and start moving forward.

Microsoft Builds the Foundation—Dispatcher Stratus Completes It

MUP™ delivers cloud-based print management. Windows® Protected Print strengthens security at the OS level. But neither addresses the last mile - what happens at the device.

That's where Dispatcher Stratus and STC comes in:

• Secure, identity-based print release at the MFP.
• Integrated workflows and document handling.
• A consistent experience across devices and locations.

Dispatcher Stratus and STC doesn't replace Microsoft's approach - it extends it.

What This Means for Customers

• No more print servers - eliminate fragile on-premise infrastructure.
• Less IT burden - cloud-managed updates and maintenance.
• Secure, controlled printing - release jobs when and where users need them.
• Future-ready - aligned with Microsoft®'s long-term cloud strategy.

Contact your local Konica Minolta representative today to see how Dispatcher Stratus and STC plus MUP™ can deliver a print environment that's simpler, more secure, and built for how people work today.