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Papercut Percolator

Windows protected print mode PaperCut MF and NG

With the launch of Windows protected print mode (WPP) in October 2024, we’ve been busy behind the scenes preparing a smooth transition for PaperCut MF/NG customers who are ready to embrace Microsoft’s enhanced security feature.

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Print Deploy

Are you ready for a print security upgrade? We’ve got just the thing brewing!

With the October 2024 launch of Windows protected print mode (WPP), we’ve been busy behind the scenes preparing a smooth transition for PaperCut MF/NG customers who are ready to embrace Microsoft’s enhanced 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.

PaperCut MF/NG Windows protected print mode roadmap

Q4 2024

Basic finishing in PaperCut MF/NG available now

Basic finishing including paper size, copies, two-sided/single-sided, and colour/grayscale.

Q1 2025

Basic finishing in PaperCut Hive/Pocket

PaperCut Find Me queues, supporting paper size, copies, two-sided/single-sided, and color/grayscale.

Q2 2025

Advanced finishing requirements

Support finishing options like stapling, hole punching, and tray selection, and leverage IPP-driverless print queues for more operating systems.

LATER

Full flexibility

Expand coverage of supported printers. Misc features including Web Print and Email to Print. APIs for back-end printing.

PaperCut MF/NG Windows protected print mode roadmap

A detailed look at what to expect and when. Details and dates are subject to change.

Q4 2024 - Basic finishing in PaperCut MF/NG

  • Basic finishing support in PaperCut MF/NG (through Mobility Print queues deployed via Print Deploy only)
  • Finishing options will include paper size, copies, two-sided/single-sided, and colour/grayscale.
  • Percolator sign-ups are open now, and the first early access release will be in November

Q1 2025 - Basic finishing in PaperCut Hive/Pocket

  • Basic finishing support for PaperCut Find-Me printers in PaperCut Pocket / Hive
  • Finishing options will include paper size, copies, two-sided/single-sided, and colour/grayscale.
  • Percolator sign-ups open in November 2024

Q2 2025 - Advanced printing

  • Advanced finishing support in PaperCut NG/MF and PaperCut Pocket/Hive for printers that support these over IPP. This will include finishing options like stapling, hole-punching and tray-selection.
  • Server and Direct Print queues
  • Leverage IPP-driverless print queues for more operating systems
  • Legacy printer support without drivers (not all printers)

LATER - Full flexibility

  • Expand coverage of supported printers
  • Misc features
    • Web Print
    • Email to Print
  • APIs for back-end printing

What is Windows protected print mode?

Windows protected print mode (WPP) is a secure, driverless printing platform based on the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) designed to enhance Windows’ security. By eliminating the need for third-party drivers, WPP reduces the security risks associated with traditional drivers, which can be exploited to grant attackers system-level access. This makes WPP a critical solution for organisations looking to protect their print infrastructure and overall system integrity.

And with PaperCut’s support for WPP, you get this enhanced protection without losing any of that easy, seamless printing and print management experience you know and love.

What to expect in the first release

Mobility Print is a mature solution used by over a hundred thousand organizations and tens of millions of users to print from practically any device to any printer. Print jobs from WPP enabled Windows computers are PDF based, just like print jobs from Chromebooks and Android phones. 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 will still work.

We have updated the Print Deploy client to detect whether the Windows computer is running with WPP mode enabled. If it is, then Mobility Print queues deployed via Print Deploy are automatically installed in a WPP compatible way.

Why sign up?

Because you get:

  • First access to Microsoft’s shiny new printing security feature.
  • A chance to influence the final rollout with your valuable feedback.
  • The ability to future-proof your print environment while keeping it simple and secure.
  • Notifications of product updates related to WPP

Join the Early Access Program today!

Ready to level up your print security with WPP? Click to secure your spot in our Early Access Program.

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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.

Join the Early Access Program today!

Ready to level up your print security with WPP? Secure your spot in our Early Access Program. Once this brew is ready for early access, we’ll email you with instructions on how to use it.

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