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2 clusters · 2 sources · 19 days · First seen about 2 months ago · Last updated about 1 month ago

Microsoft Windows driverless printing transition

Overview

Microsoft is transitioning toward a driverless printing model for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025, prioritizing the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) and open standards over traditional third-party drivers.

Initial plans involve phasing out third-party printer drivers, with updates for such drivers being restricted to security fixes by July 2027. To facilitate this shift, Microsoft introduced ‘Windows Ready Print’ in the summer of 2026. This platform utilizes IPP to allow the operating system to use universal drivers, aiming to simplify installation and reduce system errors caused by outdated or bulky manufacturer-specific driver packages. This new approach is designed for new installations and requires printers to be Mopria-certified or support IPP to function without manual driver downloads.

Entities

Microsoft · Windows Server 2025 · IPP · OptimiDoc Cloud · Windows 11

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Microsoft introduces Windows Ready Print for Windows 11
Microsoft is launching Windows Ready Print for Windows 11, using the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) to enable universal driver installation and eliminate the need for manual manufacturer driver downloads.
about 2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
Microsoft’s Driverless Printing Shift Redefines Enterprise Print Infrastructure
Microsoft will limit third‑party printer drivers on Windows 11/Server 2025, pushing a driverless, IPP‑based model, while OptimiDoc Cloud offers a unified print‑scan‑AI solution for enterprises.

Sources

capitalul.ro · mytex.ro