Don't worry, your old printers won't break... at least for a while.
"If your printer works today, it will continue to work" Microsoft says as it issues correction around plans to end support for legacy printer drivers.
Microsoft has moved to clear up confusion around Windows 11 and printer compatibility after a roadmap note sparked fears that older printers were about to be left behind.
Everything you may have missed in the last week.
If you've been stressing out about Microsoft abandoning driver support for your legacy printer in Windows 11 based on messaging it relayed in its Windows Roadmap document, stress no more.
As Microsoft continues to update Windows 11, one item that it's dropping support for are V3 and V4 printer drivers. This move was advertised back in September 2023, as Microsoft claimed these printer ...
Microsoft recently issued a correction to its Windows Roadmap regarding ongoing support for legacy printer drivers. While the company still plans to change how the operating ...
A recent Windows 11 update has caused some USB-connected printers to print random text instead of the intended documents. The issue starts from the KB5050092 preview update, which began rolling out on ...
Microsoft says that some USB printers will start printing random text after installing Windows updates released since late January 2025. The known issue affects Windows 10 (version 22H2) and Windows ...
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing some USB printers to start printing random text after installing Windows updates released since late January 2025. The bug has been addressed in the March ...