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

If you still have a deprecated V3 or V4 "legacy printer," you'll need to install drivers manually going forward.

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 ...

Printers are one of the most annoying computer accessories for our customers. Sometimes they refuse to print at all or they spit out gibberish. Replacing the ink can also be expensive and annoying.