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

You can follow any of the methods explained below to install drivers in Windows 11/10. Windows Settings Manufacturer’s website Manufacturer’s driver updater ...

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

The experience of connecting hardware devices to computers can vary across hardware and systems. USB printers, especially, haven’t typically been super convenient for connecting with a Windows ...

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

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

The change will only affect how new drivers are distributed.

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 ...

Microsoft has ended support for legacy printer drivers on Windows 11, putting millions of older printers at risk with phased restrictions through 2027.