Windows Ready Print is Microsoft's biggest overhaul of Windows printing in years

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Forward-looking: Redmond is hell-bent on making printing on Windows a more modern and secure experience. A new printing framework is coming that could strip users of some choices while allegedly improving the reliability of printer management and support workflows.

Microsoft recently introduced Windows Ready Print, a new printing model designed to "evolve" the company's previous Modern Print Platform. The core idea behind the model is to align printing devices and the Windows ecosystem with up-to-date communication standards, including Internet Printing Protocol (IPP), eSCL scanning, and Universal Print.

Microsoft's post explained that using WRP means more than simply adopting newer printing protocols. The company is now focused on "simplifying printing, aligning modern standards, and delivering consistent, forward-looking experiences for users, IT administrators, and partners."