Print Security Prompting for Windows Protected Print Mode
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users often forget to enable the Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP) in their printing systems, leading to a security lapse in print processing.
Innovation Solution
A mechanism that determines if the WPP is enabled and prompts users to enable it through a display message on the information processing apparatus, optionally with threshold-based frequency control to reduce annoyance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a user manually enables the Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP), then printing security is enhanced, but users may forget to enable it leading to security lapses
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects whether WPP is enabled and provides feedback to the user through a message when WPP is not enabled. This feedback mechanism ensures users are informed about the security status without requiring manual configuration, thus maintaining security while simplifying operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-detection of WPP status and automatically generates appropriate messages. This self-service approach eliminates the need for users to manually check or configure security settings, preventing forgetfulness while maintaining security enhancements.
2Reliability
If the system continuously prompts users to enable WPP, then security is ensured, but user annoyance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses periodic action by controlling message display based on print job execution. Messages are shown at appropriate intervals - specifically when print jobs are submitted and WPP status is checked - rather than continuously. This timing-based approach ensures security reminders are provided without causing excessive user annoyance.
Data Source
AI summary
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs installed in an information processing apparatus that includes an OS having a mode for enhancing security related to printing. The one or more programs include instructions, which when executed by one or more processors of the information processing apparatus, cause the information processing apparatus to determine whether or not the mode has been enabled, and display, in a case where it is not determined that the mode has been enabled, a message for prompting a user to enable the mode on a display section of the information processing apparatus.