Microsoft stops offering drivers for old printers via Windows Update

If you still have a deprecated V3 or V4 "legacy printer," you'll need to install drivers manually going forward.

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 ...

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 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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Microsoft kills old printer drivers and your PC may feel it soon

Microsoft is quietly ripping out one of Windows’ oldest plumbing systems, and the impact will hit the most boring but essential task many PCs still perform: printing. By winding down traditional ...