This tutorial will show you how to check if a printer or scanner is compatible with Windows protected print mode (WPP) in Windows 11.
Windows protected print mode exclusively uses the Windows modern print stack which provides additional print security benefits on PCs. Enabling Windows protected print mode is highly recommended.
The benefits of Windows protected print mode include:
- Increased PC security.
- Simplified and consistent printing experience, regardless of PC architecture.
- Removes the need to manage print drivers.
Turning on Windows protected print mode will automatically remove printers and scanners that are not Mopria compatible with Windows protected print mode.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8328 (24H2), build 26200.8328 (25H2), and build 28000.2179 (26H1), Microsoft is adding a new
It is recommended to check if your printer or scanner supports Windows protected print mode before turning on Windows protected print mode. If not, then you shouldn't turn on Windows protected print mode since it will remove the unsupported printer/scanner.
References:
Making it easier to identify Windows protected print mode compatible devices | Microsoft Community Hub
As the Windows print ecosystem continues transitioning away from legacy driver‑based architectures, Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP) helps...
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- Option One: Check if Printer or Scanner Supports Windows Protected Print Mode at Mopria.org
- Option Two: Check if Printer or Scanner Supports Windows Protected Print Mode in Windows 11 Settings
This option is handy to check if a printer or scanner is compatible with Windows protected print mode before purchasing it.
1 Go to Mopria certified products in your web browser.
2 Search by the printer manufacturer, product type, and/or product name to see if it's listed as a Mopria certified printer. (see screenshot below)
This option is handy to check if an installed printer or scanner is compatible with Windows protected print mode.
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on Printers & scanners on the right side. (see screenshot below)
3 The
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Shawn Brink
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If I were to use this, I'd have to buy four printers and replace four perfectly functional printers, that ain't happening!
I can't believe you can't reverse the setting if you find, as expected, that the scanner doesn't work. Personally, I'm not going to screw with it since I have no intention of buying printers until the ones I have fail.
That doesn't appeal to me at all, the generic toner I've been using for years prints just fine, I see no reason to triple my printing costs!
