- To enable Protected Print Mode on Windows 11, open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, click the “Set Up” button for the “Windows protected print mode” setting and confirm the feature.
On Windows 11 24H2 (and higher release), the system includes the Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP), which is a new universal modern print stack (driver) that lets you connect a printer to Windows 11 without needing third-party software.
The idea of this new print mode or universal driver is to increase security and make printers plug-and-play without additional software. The only caveat is that this new technology only works for Mopria printers. Also, when enabling this feature, the system will remove any printer that isn’t compatible with this feature. You can learn more details on the benefits of this new printing mode.
In this guide, I will outline the steps to turn the WPP feature on or off on Windows 11 24H2 (2024 Update) or higher releases.
Enable Protected Print Mode on Windows 11
To enable the Protected Print Mode on Windows 11 24H2 (or higher), use these steps:
Open Settings on Windows 11.
Click on Bluetooth & devices.
Click the Printers & scanners page.
Click the Set Up button for the “Windows protected print mode” setting.
Click the “Yes, continue” button to enable the Protected Print Mode feature.
Quick note: This configuration will remove any printer that is not compatible with this feature.
Click the “Yes, continue” button to set up the feature.
Once you complete the steps, you can start using printers with the Windows Protected Print Mode.
Disable Protected Print Mode on Windows 11
To enable the Protected Print Mode, use these steps:
Open Settings.
Click on Bluetooth & devices.
Click the Printers & scanners page.
Click the Turn Off button for the “Windows protected print mode” setting.
Click the “Yes” button to disable the Protected Print Mode feature.
After completing the steps, you may need to reinstall the printer you want to use on Windows 11.
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