'If your printer works today, it will continue to work' - Microsoft says it isn't killing off your old printer for good after all

• Microsoft has confirmed V3/V4 printer drivers are still supported, responding to previous roadmap confusion
• New drivers are only being approved on a case-by-case basis, and old drivers will only get security updates from 2027
• Users are being urged to migrate from OEM drivers to Microsoft's IPP Class Driver for enhanced security

Microsoft has corrected a previous update to its Windows Roadmap suggesting that legacy printer drivers will be cut.

"Windows has not ended support for legacy printer drivers. If your printer works with Windows today, it will continue to work, and no action is required," a company spokesperson said, after previous announcements caused widespread confusion.

While this is great news for customers with existing printer drivers, a change is still being rolled out that could render some printers unusable.