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.

Microsoft is moving forward with a long-planned cleanup of the Windows 11 printing stack. Starting with the non-security update released in January 2026, Windows 11 no longer supports legacy V3 and V4 ...

In the name of security for its ubiquitous OS, Microsoft is ditching support for legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers in Windows 11. Microsoft previously warned this was coming way back in September 2023, ...

If you are confused about the recent news about printer drivers in Windows 11, Microsoft has an explanation for you. Recently, news emerged about Microsoft making important changes to printer driver ...

Microsoft is slowly phasing out support for third-party printer drivers in Windows, but IT admins shouldn't worry too much. Back in September 2023, Microsoft announced the end of servicing plan for ...

The takeaway: Microsoft quietly signaled a major shift in how printer drivers would work on Windows nearly three years ago. That plan is now becoming reality, though most older third-party printers ...

PCWorld reports that Microsoft will stop distributing V3/V4 printer drivers through Windows Update starting January 2026, affecting printers up to 12 years old. Existing older printers will continue ...