Microsoft has quietly flipped a major switch in Windows 11’s print ecosystem: beginning in mid‑January 2026 Microsoft stopped accepting and automatically publishing new legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers through Windows Update, and is steering Windows toward the Microsoft IPP inbox class driver...
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Microsoft has quietly begun enforcing a long‑announced cleanup of Windows’ printing stack: starting with January 2026 updates, Windows 11 will stop servicing legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers through Windows Update and will prefer Microsoft's modern IPP inbox class driver and Print Support Apps...