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PISCATAWAY, N.J.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The Printer Working Group (PWG) has added significant new capabilities to its widely adopted IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) industry standard embedded into almost all printers today. The PWG's IPP Everywhere™ allows computers and mobile devices to find printers and print without the use of vendor-specific software, or drivers, saving manufacturers, device makers and users time and money. Updates to the IPP standard include: IPP Authentication Methods...

For years, security researchers have warned that every device left exposed online without being protected by a firewall is an attack surface. Hackers can deploy exploits to forcibly take control over the device, or they can just connect to the exposed port if no authentication is required. Devices hacked this way are often enslaved in malware botnets, or they serve as initial footholds and backdoors into larger corporate networks ( Russian hackers already use this technique ). However,...

Microsoft launches Universal Print Previously under public preview, now commercially available is the new cloud-based print service known as Universal Print - Subscription based service - Eliminates need for print server and installing print drivers - Encryption for Microsoft 365 environments - Uses Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)

Microsoft ends Windows Update driver installs In the coming years, printer and MFP makers may no longer distribute their print drivers via the Windows Update function Instead will use the default Microsoft IPP Class Driver using Mopria platform Mopria Alliance members include Konica Minolta, Xerox, Canon, HP, etc. Currently more than 6000 models support the new standard Timeline of new policy: 2025 = may not publish new printer drivers to Windows Update 2026 = Microsoft modifies ranking...

Oh great. Microsoft's IPP drivers are a nightmare with copiers. Lately I've been disabeling IPP on the copiers so Windows doesn't discover the device and use its problem IPP driver.

Microsoft updates “Universal Print” This week at its Ignite 2023 conference, Microsoft announced new features for its Microsoft Universal Print, its cloud-based print solution. Pull-printing - users release jobs for printing by using the printer’s control panel or touchscreen by authenticating themselves and selecting their print job User authentication is provided via the Microsoft 365 mobile app, QR code, PIN code, or employee badge. Administrators can now delegate printer management...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Konica Minolta Appoints Frank Mallozzi to President, IPP Ramsey, NJ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ) today announced Frank Mallozzi has joined the company as President, IPP. An experienced executive in the imaging technology industry, Mallozzi has a diverse background with proven expertise in all aspects of product development, global sales and revenue operations and marketing strategies. In his new position, he will lead Konica...