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Why is 海角社区Print Support Application necessary?

Microsoft has announced that it will phase out support for third-party printer drivers, including 海角社区printer drivers, by 2027. Legacy printer drivers will be replaced by the Internet Protocol Printing (IPP) Class Driver*1 for printing.

This policy is reflected in the Windows 11 24H2 update of October 2024, which offers a new feature called Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP)*2 that enhances the security of driverless printing.

Microsoft is moving towards a driverless printing model with the generic Microsoft IPP Class Driver. The Print Support Application restores Printer vendor specific functionality.

Microsoft's Support Deprecation Schedule for Third-Party Printer Drivers

Timeline Plan
September 2023 Announced legacy third-party printer driver for Windows end of servicing plan.
January 15, 2026 For Windows 11+ and Windows Server 2025+, no new printer drivers will be published to Windows Update.
Existing printer drivers on Windows Update can still be updated but only approved on a case-by-case basis.
July 1, 2026 Printer driver ranking order modified to always prefer Windows IPP inbox class driver.
July 1, 2027 Except for security-related fixes, third-party printer driver updates will no longer be allowed.
Existing third-party printer drivers can be installed from Windows Update or users can install printer drivers by using an installation package provided by the print device manufacturer.

What is 海角社区Print Support Application?

海角社区Print Support Application is a genuine 海角社区print support application that runs on the 64-bit version of Windows, as well as Windows on ARM. It allows you to make settings for print functions specific to 海角社区printers and multi-function printers, for advanced printing without using printer drivers.

海角社区Print Support Application provides printer-specific functions on an intuitive UI. Because drivers are not required, the application is also easy to set up. Automatic application update*3 relieves the workload of the IT administrator and enhances work efficiency.

You can download 海角社区Print Support Application for free from the Microsoft Store.

When you add a supported printer to Mopria®*4, 海角社区Print Support Application will be automatically downloaded and installed.

海角社区Print Support Application can also be used with RICOH Streamline NX (SLNX).

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    海角社区Print Support Application is updated via Windows Update. We therefore recommend that you install your Windows updates to ensure that you have the latest version of 海角社区Print Support Application.
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    See the FAQ below.
    What is Mopria®?

海角社区Print Support Application support information

海角社区Print Support Application supports the following models and OS.

Category Product/Model
Color MFP IM C2000/C2500/C3000/C3500/C4500/C5500/C6000
IM C2010/C2510/C3010/C3510/C4510/C5510/C6010
IM C300/C400
IM C320F
Monochrome MFP IM 2500/3000/3500/4000/5000/6000
IM 550F/600F/600SRF/600SRFG
IM 370/460/460FTL
IM 350/430
Monochrome Printer P 501/502

Windows 10 (32/64-bit)

  • Windows 10 Home Version 21H2 or later
  • Windows 10 Pro Version 21H2 or later
  • Windows 10 Pro for Workstations Version 21H2 or later
  • Windows 10 Enterprise Version 21H2 or later
  • Windows 10 Education Version 21H2 or later

Windows 11 (64-bit only)

  • Windows 11 Home Version 21H2 or later
  • Windows 11 Pro Version 21H2 or later
  • Windows 11 Pro Education Version 21H2 or later
  • Windows 11 Pro for Workstations Version 21H2 or later
  • Windows 11 Enterprise Version 21H2 or later

FAQs related to the end of servicing by Microsoft for third-party printer drivers

A Third-party printer drivers are software programs made by printer companies, such as Ricoh, to control printers. These drivers enable a computer to communicate with the printer. When the user initiates a print job from the application software, the operating system sends instructions to the printer driver, which then processes the print data and drives the printer. In this way, your job is printed.

A IPP stands for Internet Printing Protocol. It allows users to print from printers supporting the protocol, via a network such as the Internet.
The Microsoft IPP Class Driver allows users to print without installing third-party drivers for specific printers*5.

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    Compared to printer-specific drivers, certain functions may not be available.

A Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP) is a feature designed to enhance the security of driverless printing. It came with the Windows 11 24H2 update released in October 2024.
WPP is disabled by default. If you enable WPP, installation of printer drivers is blocked, and printer drivers already installed are automatically deleted. Even if you disable it again, deleted drivers will not be restored, and you need to reinstall them manually.
To print with WPP enabled, you need to use the Microsoft IPP Class Driver. However, certain functions may not be available.
海角社区Print Support Application allows you to print with WPP enabled.

A 海角社区Print Support Application supports Windows on ARM. Use 海角社区Print Support Application to print from a Windows PC that has an ARM processor.

A 海角社区provides 海角社区Print Support Application for driverless printing and will also continue to service existing printer drivers after Microsoft's support for third-party printer drivers ends.

A Mopria is a set of standards advocated by the Mopria Alliance for printing from printers from different companies or brands. By installing the Mopria Print Service on an Android® device, you can easily print to a Mopria-certified printer. On a Windows device, you can print using printer drivers that come with the operating system, without having to install drivers for each printer.
For details, go to the Mopria Alliance website.

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    Microsoft is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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    Windows refers to the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
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    Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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    Mopria®, the Mopria® Logo and the Mopria® Alliance logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Mopria Alliance, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
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    Android is a trademark or a registered trademark of Google LLC.
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