Implementing Printer Driver COM Interfaces

Important

We recommend that you use Microsoft's IPP inbox class driver, along with Print Support Apps (PSA), to customize the print experience in Windows 10 and 11 for printer device development.

For more information, see the Print support app design guide.

This section explains how to construct a plug-in, based on WDK-supplied sample code. It also explains the calling sequences used for communication between the printer drivers and plug-ins. This section includes the following topics:

Interface Identifiers for Printer Drivers

Creating the Plug-In

Accessing Plug-In Interfaces from Printer Drivers

Accessing Printer Driver Interfaces from Plug-Ins