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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.
Although Microsoft commits to not bricking printers using legacy drivers, it still wants you to upgrade to the IPP Class Driver.
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 ...
Microsoft has moved to clear up confusion around Windows 11 and printer compatibility after a roadmap note sparked fears that older printers were about to be left behind.
PCWorld reports that Microsoft will stop distributing V3/V4 printer drivers through Windows Update starting January 2026, affecting printers up to 12 years old. Existing older printers will continue ...
It’s gut-check time for millions of Windows users. A routine system update is normally not cause for concern. However, a routine update can soon turn a perfectly functional printer into a paperweight.
"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.
Your office printer might have a problem soon. Microsoft decided to kill off V3 and V4 printer drivers early next year. If your printer relies on these older drivers, it could stop working after ...
This post features solutions to fix Epson Printer Utility Setup Error 1131. Printers from Epson are known for their high-quality printing, scanning, and copying ...
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