Windows Update ends support for printer drivers

Microsoft is slowly phasing out support for third-party printer drivers in Windows, but IT admins shouldn't worry too much.

Microsoft is retiring legacy Windows printer drivers, one step at a time

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 ...
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Microsoft Is Phasing Out Legacy Printer Driver Support in Windows 11

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

Is Your Printer Safe? Windows 11 Ending Legacy Driver Support

Microsoft ends V3 and V4 printer driver support in Windows 11 by. What this means for your legacy hardware and business ...

Microsoft stops offering drivers for old printers via Windows Update

If you still have a deprecated V3 or V4 "legacy printer," you'll need to install drivers manually going forward.
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Windows 11 changes printer driver updates: What it means for your printer

The change will only affect how new drivers are distributed.