Microsoft is pulling the plug on old printer drivers — here’s what it means

The next system update for Windows 11 could break your printer. Here's what you need to know.
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Free HP Print Driver Lets Mobile Devices Print From Any Network Printer

Available for use with any HP Postscript-enabled laser printer, the HP Mobile Printing Driver lets mobile workers select any printer on a network by entering its network identifier or IP address. The ...

Microsoft Is Retiring Old Printer Drivers: What Windows Users Should Know

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 Phasing Out Legacy Printer Driver Support in Windows 11

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

Microsoft Sets Timeline to End Windows 11 Updates for Older Printers

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

Microsoft is retiring legacy Windows printer drivers, one step at a time

Starting in January 2026, Microsoft will no longer distribute new "official" printer drivers through Windows Update. First announced back in 2023, the move is meant to ...