Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 toward a modern printing system called Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP), and the company is now making it easier to see if your printer supports it with Windows 11 KB5083631.
A new icon in the Printers & Scanners settings page shows whether a printer works with WPP and IPP standards. If you see a shield with a green checkmark, your printer is compatible.
The bigger shift is happening behind the scenes. Microsoft is slowly moving away from traditional third-party printer drivers in favor of a more secure and consistent print stack that does not rely on legacy drivers.
Some users worried this would break older printers, but Microsoft says supported Windows 11 printers will continue working normally.





































