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The ipp driverless tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft's shift toward IPP-based, driverless printing in Windows 11. Content highlights the upcoming Windows Ready Print feature, which will make IPP the default printing method for new eligible printers starting July 2026. This change aims to reduce reliance on traditional OEM printer drivers, which Microsoft views as technical debt and a security risk. The tag includes threads explaining how administrators can still use OEM drivers as a fallback when needed. Topics focus on the transition away from vendor-specific drivers to a standardized, driverless IPP workflow in Windows environments.
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    Windows 11 Ready Print (July 2026): IPP Default Printing With OEM Escape Hatch

    Microsoft is preparing Windows 11 to prefer its built-in IPP-based Windows Ready Print path for new eligible printer installations starting in July 2026, while still allowing users and administrators to fall back to traditional OEM driver workflows where needed. That is the plain-English version...
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