Microsoft rolls out Windows Protected Print Mode in Windows 11, removing legacy drivers and introducing secure driverless ...

Microsoft has announced big changes for printing on Windows. According to the newly published documentation, the company will soon end servicing third-party printer drivers on all Windows versions.

Microsoft is transitioning to a more secure and modern printing architecture, and the latest Windows 11 updates make it ...

Microsoft will no longer provide new drivers from printer manufacturers via Windows Update starting in 2025, the company has announced. Microsoft says doing so will make Windows 11 even more secure.

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, ...

Microsoft is changing the way some older printers are supported in Windows 11 This doesn't mean those devices will no longer work in the OS, though A poorly worded statement in a roadmap gave this ...

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 ...

Windows 11 has quietly crossed a line that will matter a lot the next time an older printer refuses to spit out a page. With the latest servicing changes, Microsoft has stopped supporting a whole ...

If scanner is not working but printer is working, follow these instructions i.e. update driver, restart Windows service, etc.

This post explains how to use the Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter tool to fix Printer Name and Icon issues on Windows 11/10 PCs. Many users have recently reported an issue where an HP Smart ...