One of these problems is that some of our readers discovered that the Microsoft IPP class driver is missing. This means that the system cannot communicate with the printer correctly, and some of its features are not working. First, let’s clear out what is an IPP driver and what it does in the printer-PC relationship, and then we will provide some solutions for this issue.

What is the Microsoft IPP class driver?

An IPP driver is an Internet Printing Protocol that allows the communication between a client device like a computer, a mobile device, etc., and the printer or print server. It helps you send one or more print jobs and perform other tasks, such as monitoring the printer and the print job status or canceling a print. It’s also a secure protocol used by a vast majority of printers, so it’s essential to install it for your printer to work correctly. So, all the printer drivers have this protocol embedded nowadays, and if you can’t use the printer with all its features, it’s a problem with the existing driver. If the Microsoft IPP class driver is not installed, let’s see how we can solve this problem with one of the solutions below.

What is the difference between IPP and HTTP?

IPP, or Internet Printing Protocol, is an internet protocol that establishes communication between the client device and a printer. It allows for tasks such as querying the status of a printer, getting the status of print jobs or canceling individual print jobs. IPP can run over the internet or without it, and thanks to access control, authentication, and encryption, it is a more secure printing mechanism than others. HTTP is another secure way of transferring or sending data between a web server and a web browser. For example, IPP makes use of HTTPS as its transport protocol. SPONSORED

How can I fix the missing Microsoft IPP class driver?

1. Run the printer troubleshooter

2. Remove and reinstall the printer

2.1 Remove the printer 2.2 Reinstall the printer

3. Get the latest driver from the printer manufacturer’s website

If installing the printer using the usual method, you should try getting the correct driver from the manufacturer’s website support page. The process described above is just an example of how to do that, and it’s different for each manufacturer, so adapt your technique to find the correct one for your printer. Moreover, if you’re not tech-savvy, we recommend using a dedicated tool such as DriverFix. This software solution is ideal for those who want to keep their computer in tip-top condition and avoid any printer-related issues.

4. Enable the Internet Printing Client

5. Clear the spooler and restart the service

5.1 Stop the Print Spooler service 5.2 Empty the Spool folder and restart the Print Spooler service

How do I enable IPP on my printer?

How to set your printer as the default in Windows 11?

We hope our guide helped you fix the Microsoft IPP class driver missing on Windows 11, and now your printer runs with all the features. If you’re still stuck, here’s how to install the latest printer driver on Windows 11. Just as always, let us remind you to ensure you get the correct driver for your product when using the manual procedure. For any suggestions or questions, use the comments section below, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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