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Percolator

Windows Protected Print for PaperCut MF/NG

Join this Percolator to get early access to our latest updates for Windows Protected Print. Your feedback will help us fine-tune support for secure, driverless printing in modern Windows environments.

Overview

Since the launch of Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP) in late 2024, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make the transition easier for PaperCut MF and NG customers ready to adopt Microsoft’s latest security feature.

As of 26 November 2024, PaperCut MF and NG offer introductory support for Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP). This initial phase introduces simple printing functionality for organizations using WPP-enabled Windows devices and ensures secure and seamless printing, even with non-WPP-ready printers.

If you’re already using Mobility Print queues with Print Deploy (and over 50% of you are) and you don’t require advanced finishing needs (like stapling, tray selection, hole punching and binding), you’ll be pleased to know that our first WPP support release will work out the box for you even if your printers are not WPP ready. Yep, just like that 🚀

If your requirements are more advanced, look at our roadmap below. If the first release doesn’t cover your needs, you can still sign up for this percolator and we’ll inform you when updates are available. We might contact you to learn about your environment to ensure we cover your needs.

A PaperCut Hive/Pocket solution will follow shortly, so keep an eye out for a separate early access registration if you are using PaperCut Hive or PaperCut Pocket.

 

 

How it works

If you’re using PaperCut MF or NG with Print Deploy and Mobility Print, you’re most of the way there. Here’s what you need to know to get WPP printing up and running.

 

Already using Print Deploy and Mobility Print?

Good news — you may not need to do anything. If your queues were deployed via Print Deploy and point to your Mobility Print server, WPP printing should just work. The Print Deploy client now automatically detects if WPP is enabled and installs Mobility queues in a WPP-compatible way.

 

Not set up yet?

If you haven’t set up Mobility Print or Print Deploy, here’s what to do:

  1. Install Mobility Print
    Mobility Print is used by over 100,000 organizations worldwide and supports printing from just about any device. It creates IPP/IPPS queues that WPP trusts and works even if your printers aren’t WPP compatible.
    Set up Mobility Print
  2. Deploy the queues with Print Deploy
    Import the Mobility Print queues into Print Deploy so they’re automatically pushed to the right users.
    Import Mobility Print queues into Print Deploy

 

Why this works

Windows Protected Print sends print jobs in PDF format. So does PaperCut Mobility Print — it’s how we handle Chromebook and Android printing too. The Mobility Print server transforms the PDF based print job to a Page Description Language (PDL) that the printer understands. This means, even if you are using a printer that is not WPP-compatible, it still prints just fine.

No drivers. No config changes. Just secure printing, powered by Mobility Print.

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What's new

  • Nov 26, 2024 Join the program to receive the latest updates on PaperCut's solutions for Windows protected print mode, and have the opportunity to influence how we implement WPP and driverless printing solutions overall.

Get involved

Gain early access, influence development, and connect with a community of testers and developers.


Join the Beta

WPP support timeline

A breakdown of PaperCut’s staged rollout of Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP) support—covering what’s already in place, what’s coming next, and how we’re evolving to support more advanced print environments over IPP.

NOW

PaperCut MF and NG support secure, driverless printing on WPP-enabled Windows devices—including paper size, copies, duplex, and color—even with non-WPP printers.

NEXT

PaperCut Hive will soon support WPP environments with core finishing options over IPP.

LATER

We’ll expand support for advanced features like hole punching and binding, mapped via IPP to match your device capabilities—making WPP a fit even for complex print environments.

FAQs

You've probably got a couple of questions on your mind right about now. We've done our best to answer the most common ones right here.

I'm a PaperCut Hive/Pocket customer, should I register here?
No, PaperCut Hive/Pocket will soon have its own percolator program, so keep an eye out for it.
What if I need advanced finishing options (like stapling) but want to switch on WPP?
The first release won’t solve your needs, but we are planning to support you too. Register for this percolator, and we’ll let you know when a product update supports your needs.
I don’t use Print Deploy. Can I participate?
Print Deploy is included as part of PaperCut MF/NG, so you can always give it a go. Print Deploy includes one zone as standard, which means all your users will get the same print queues. If you want to create zones to deploy print queues to users based on who they are or where they are, then you’ll have to purchase an additional license.
I don’t use Mobility Print. Can I participate?
Mobility Print can be installed on your print server without impacting current users. There is no additional cost to use Mobility Print, so there is nothing stopping you from installing it. Follow this guide to install Mobility Print: https://www.papercut.com/help/manuals/mobility-print/set-up/installation/
What will happen after the Early Access Program?
Once the percolator is finished, the beta tag will be removed from the PaperCut MF/NG interface and you can continue to use this feature. There is no additional cost.