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Secure, Driverless Printing Made Easy: Canon’s Answer to Windows Protected Print Mode

Canon Print Assistant (CPA) — an initial release of a Print Support Application (PSA) that integrates seamlessly into Microsoft’s Modern Print Platform.

Printing is undergoing a major evolution. For decades, users relied on manufacturer-specific drivers—often cumbersome to maintain, incompatible with newer device architectures, and a frequent headache for IT departments. Enter Microsoft’s Modern Print Platform: a transformative approach that promises a driver-free experience using the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) and Universal Print services.

Topics: Canon Driverless Printing Windows Protected Print Mode Canon Print Assistant