Microsoft clarifies Windows 11 legacy printer driver support after user concerns

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 disruptions; however, Microsoft recently revised its roadmap to alleviate concerns that older printer drivers will cease to function.

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 system interfaces with printers, the Redmond giant changed its wording to emphasize that it is no longer ending support for legacy V3 and V4 Windows printer drivers.

Microsoft informed Windows Central that it removed an entry on the Windows Roadmap that erroneously announced the end of support for V3 and V4 legacy drivers. Printers that currently work on Windows 11 will continue working for the foreseeable future.

What has changed is that the company ceased issuing new ...