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

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.

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

The next system update for Windows 11 could break your printer. Here's what you need to know.

The company explains that their focus is on modernizing the Windows print platform, which now prioritizes built-in drivers that simplify the user experience. As a result, older models that rely on ...

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 ...

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 ...

Like all printer manufacturers, Canon periodically releases updated printer drivers for its product lines. These updates often provide enhancements and fix bugs or other issues discovered after the ...

Apple has released a couple of updates, one being for the AppleTV firmware and the other being a set of updated printer drivers for use with OS X. Topher Kessler MacFixIt Editor Topher, an avid Mac ...