How to turn off Protected Print Mode?

SD McFadden 0 Reputation points
2026-07-27T17:17:52.8533333+00:00

My printer does not support protected print mode as an earlier model. It also only prints in black ink.

Printer is not recognizing my new computer.

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
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  1. Gérard Oomens 129.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-07-27T17:45:00.8233333+00:00

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/modern-print/windows-protected-print-mode/windows-protected-print-mode#turning-off-windows-protected-print-mode

    Turning off Windows protected print mode

    Select Start.

    Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & scanners.

    Scroll down to Printer Preferences and under Windows protected print mode, select Turn Off.

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  3. Gérard Oomens 129.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-07-27T17:24:09.83+00:00

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