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Windows 11 is making big changes to printing, because printers are awful

Don't worry, your old printers won't break... at least for a while.
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Microsoft Is Retiring Old Printer Drivers: What Windows Users Should Know

In the name of security for its ubiquitous OS, Microsoft is ditching support for legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers in Windows 11. Microsoft previously warned this was coming way back in September 2023, ...

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If you are confused about the recent news about printer drivers in Windows 11, Microsoft has an explanation for you.
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Microsoft is pulling the plug on old printer drivers — here’s what it means

Microsoft is moving forward with a long-planned cleanup of the Windows 11 printing stack. Starting with the non-security update released in January 2026, Windows 11 no longer supports legacy V3 and V4 ...

Windows 11 is not ending support for legacy printer drivers after all

"If your printer works today, it will continue to work" Microsoft says as it issues correction around plans to end support for legacy printer drivers.