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

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 ...

You want to print something, but what if Windows 11 can’t find your printer? A classic case of technology with an opinion of its own: The printer is there and switched on. Still, it doesn’t show up.

In a significant shift that could impact users with older printers, Microsoft has announced tightened controls on legacy Windows printer drivers. Effective from January 15, 2026, the company will ...

Microsoft has added the Protected Print Mode feature to Windows 11. This post explains what Windows Protected Print Mode is and how to enable it. What is Windows Protected Print Mode? The ...

Microsoft has blocked Windows 11 24H2 on PCs that are having issues with USB printers, scanners, and network devices like modems. The company has explained what's going on. Back in June 2024, when ...

On Tuesday, Microsoft released the KB5053657 update for Windows 11 that fixes the unusual error where certain USB printers connected to a Windows 11 computer were ...

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