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Easily identify Windows protected print mode compatible devices

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elliesekine
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May 14, 2026
As organizations work to modernize their print environments and reduce reliance on legacy drivers, Windows protected print (WPP) mode helps improve system security by enforcing the use of the Windows...
Updated Oct 19, 2026
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mwilsontx
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May 14, 2026

Does this new icon show up for printers connected via a Windows Print Server or just locally attached printers?

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    elliesekine
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    May 20, 2026

    The new icon appears for both locally attached printers and printers shared from a Windows Print Server (e.g., IPP printers installed on a server and shared to clients).