Microsoft has decided to stop sending out new drivers for old printers via Windows Update. The drivers in question are for V3 or V4 printers, which means printers that could be up to 12 years old.

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 ...

Printers stop working or refuse to print for a number of reasons, including low ink levels, paper jams, loose cables or outdated drivers. If you can't find the source of your printer problems, the ...

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

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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 communication between the printer and the computer is very important. That communication process is how your document moves from the screen to the paper. When the printer is not communicating with ...

It’s gut-check time for millions of Windows users. A routine system update is normally not cause for concern. However, a ...

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