Don't worry, your old printers won't break... at least for a while.

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 ...

Read some alarming headlines warning that your old printer is about to become a useless paperweight? Don't worry, there's no need to panic. Microsoft has decided to shake up how it distributes vital ...

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 ...

Although Microsoft commits to not bricking printers using legacy drivers, it still wants you to upgrade to the IPP Class Driver.

Microsoft is continuing its cleanup of legacy components in Windows 11, and this time the focus is on printer drivers. The company is ending support for older V3 and V4 printer driver models, a ...

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.

In brief: Last month, Windows 11 users became concerned when Microsoft announced significant upcoming changes in its handling of legacy printer drivers. Most users will likely not experience any ...