Don't worry, your old printers won't break... at least for a while.

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 ...

Printer owners that also use the Windows 11 operating system should be aware that a recent Windows update may have discontinued support for their device.

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, ...

If you are confused about the recent news about printer drivers in Windows 11, Microsoft has an explanation for you.

Microsoft will gradually stop distributing legacy printer drivers via Windows Update starting Jan 15, 2026, with the transition completed by 2027. The change aims to improve system stability, security ...

If you've got a Windows PC and a printer, you need to check whether you're affected by these changes – or you could lose ...

If you've been stressing out about Microsoft abandoning driver support for your legacy printer in Windows 11 based on messaging it relayed in its Windows Roadmap document, stress no more.

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 will not drop legacy printer drivers, but new submissions face stricter approval starting in ...

Microsoft is continuing its cleanup of legacy components in Windows 11, and this time the focus is on printer drivers. The company is ending support for older V3 and V4 printer driver models, a ...

If the HP Smart App is not opening, working, or detecting the printer, this post will help you. The HP Smart app provides users with a convenient way to set up, manage, and troubleshoot their HP ...