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

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 ends V3 and V4 printer driver support in Windows 11 by. What this means for your legacy hardware and business ...

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

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

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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 ...

Overview: Despite being heavily dependent on digital communication, printing will most likely remain essential for homes and ...

Older printers are being left behind by Windows 11, but you don't need to buy a new one just yet ...

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 ...

Windows 10 KB5075912 is rolling out on PCs with Extended Security Updates (ESU), and it bumps the OS to Build 19045.6937.

Microsoft's announcement marks the end of an era for older printer drivers that have long been a staple for many users. By discontinuing support for V3 and V4 drivers, Microsoft aims to streamline its ...