Printer owners that also use the Windows 11 operating system should be aware that a recent Windows update may have ...
The next system update for Windows 11 could break your printer. Here's what you need to know.
Microsoft has ended support for legacy printer drivers on Windows 11, putting millions of older printers at risk with phased restrictions through 2027.
Microsoft is phasing out new printer driver updates via Windows Update for older printers in Windows 11 starting in 2026, pushing users toward Mopria.
If you still have a deprecated V3 or V4 "legacy printer," you'll need to install drivers manually going forward.
If you've got a Windows PC and a printer, you need to check whether you're affected by these changes – or you could lose ...
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 will gradually stop distributing legacy printer drivers via Windows Update starting Jan 15, 2026, with the transition completed by 2027. The change aims to improve system stability, security ...
If the HP Smart App is not opening, working, or detecting the printer, this post will help you. The HP Smart app provides users with a convenient way to set up, manage, and troubleshoot their HP ...
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is an internet protocol used for communication between the client devices (such as computers, mobile phones, etc.) and the printers via an IPP port. In Windows ...
Microsoft blocks legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers in Windows 11, advising users to update or switch to modern printing solutions.