Understanding Windows Printing: From Legacy to Modern IPP

Network printing often feels like a “black box” to IT professionals. Jobs vanish, printers jam, and support tickets pile up. For engineers and system administrators, this lack of visibility can create serious headaches when changes are made to print infrastructure. Microsoft has been quietly evolving its printing architecture, and enterprises that don’t understand these changes may face unexpected issues. This article is the first in a series exploring Windows’ adoption of IPP/IPPS and the trans