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The new Windows update discontinued support for a bunch of popular printers

As Microsoft continues to update Windows 11, one item that it's dropping support for are V3 and V4 printer drivers. This move was advertised back in September 2023, as Microsoft claimed these printer ...

Microsoft is making it easier to identify more modern, secure printers in Windows 11Microsoft is making it easier to identify more modern, secure printers in Window…

Microsoft is transitioning to a more secure and modern printing architecture, and the latest Windows 11 updates make it ...
XDA Developers

Microsoft is dropping Windows 11 support for millions of older printers

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...
Redmond

Microsoft Introduces Windows Ready Print and Modernized Driver Selection

Microsoft launches Windows Ready Print to simplify printer deployment using standards-based IPP printing. New approach reduces reliance on manufacturer drivers through the Windows inbox IPP printer ...
BleepingComputer

Microsoft: Recent Windows updates make USB printers print random text

Microsoft says that some USB printers will start printing random text after installing Windows updates released since late January 2025. The known issue affects Windows 10 (version 22H2) and Windows ...