This is because Microsoft has only stopped accepting or publishing new third-party v3/v4 printer drivers to Windows Update for Windows 11+. If you read headlines that claim Windows printers are being ...

Microsoft is phasing out new printer driver updates via Windows Update for older printers in Windows 11 starting in 2026, ...

Microsoft blocks legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers in Windows 11, advising users to update or switch to modern printing ...

In the name of security for its ubiquitous OS, Microsoft is ditching support for legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers in Windows ...

Older printers are being left behind by Windows 11, but you don't need to buy a new one just yet ...

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 ...

The company explains that their focus is on modernizing the Windows print platform, which now prioritizes built-in drivers that simplify the user experience. As a result, older models that rely on ...

Microsoft's announcement marks the end of an era for older printer drivers that have long been a staple for many users. By discontinuing support for V3 and V4 drivers, Microsoft aims to streamline its ...

Microsoft is now blocking the Windows 11 22H2 update from being offered because of compatibility issues affecting Windows devices with printers using Microsoft IPP Class Driver or Universal Print ...

If you’re a Windows 11 user whose been having problems with your printer’s more advanced features, Microsoft has some bad news: You may have to wait—on both ...

I have a Brother MFC-8690dw. It's pretty old (possibly approaching 10 years old) but it's been a solid workhorse this entire time. However, I'm encountering a problem with Windows 11 (and specifically ...

Microsoft has ended support for legacy printer drivers on Windows 11, putting millions of older printers at risk with phased ...