Microsoft Entra ID · Universal Print
Printer Technician
Registers and unregisters printers, updates printer status, and reads connector information but cannot set permissions.
Scope: Register and maintain printers in Universal Print
Permissions
- Register printers
- Unregister printers
- Update printer status
- Read connector information
- Update basic printer properties
Common use cases
- Printer deployment
- Status updates
- Troubleshooting support
- Printer registration
Best practices
- Document printer changes
- Update status accurately
- Coordinate with administrators
Security considerations
- Cannot set user permissions
- Cannot share printers
- Limited configuration access
Common questions
When should I assign the Printer Technician role?
Assign Printer Technician when you need to: Printer deployment; Status updates; Troubleshooting support; and Printer registration. It is part of Microsoft Entra ID and should be granted as a least-privilege alternative to broader roles like Global Administrator.
What can someone with the Printer Technician role do?
The Printer Technician role grants permissions including: Register printers; Unregister printers; Update printer status; Read connector information; and Update basic printer properties. See the Permissions section above for the full list.
What are the security risks of the Printer Technician role?
Key considerations when assigning Printer Technician: Cannot set user permissions; Cannot share printers; and Limited configuration access. Review the Security considerations section before assignment, and pair with Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for just-in-time access where possible.