AirPrint MDM Payload is not working as expected

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MDM iOS Dev OP

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Ref- https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/deployment/dep3b4cf515/web

When we deploy an Payload with identifier "com.apple.airprint" , It will add the deployed printer configurations to printers list in mac. Which additionally needs the mac user to add it from Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer -> (Deployed Printer Configuration will be listed here) Select the printer -> Click Add .

Screenshot where user need to add it manually after profile association is attached below.

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Now the Printer is available to be used ,when an share option in any document is clicked.

Why this flow requires multiple to and fro. Can it be able to deploy the printer straight to Printers available List instead of manually adding from the above screenshot

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Engineer OP

Apple

15h

Hi there, this actually is the expected behaviour. The function of the payload is to allow for AirPrint discovery across subnets or in networks where the printer may not be easily discovered via the standard networking protocols. If you want to have printers added to the list you'll want to use the com.apple.mcxprinting payload instead.

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