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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Neowin

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 Windows ...

Microsoft is moving away from legacy printer drivers in favor of Windows Protected Print Mode, or WPP. This mode uses the Windows modern print stack, which offers multiple benefits, including better ...
Windows Latest

Microsoft just rebuilt one of Windows 11’s oldest tools in modern UI, rollout starts in the next few days

Microsoft's new WinUI 3 Print Management tool is live in Windows 11 Release Preview, with a wider rollout coming to all PCs ...