Over the next four years, Microsoft will slowly wean Windows off of third-party printer drivers.

Microsoft announced its “end of servicing” plan in asupport documenton September 7th, 2023.

Some users may run into problems, hence the slow timeline.

An HP Envy 6055e home printer on a shelf.

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But nearly every printer isMopria-compliant, so the average person won’t know the difference.

Those in IT should know that this change also covers multi-function devices with scanning and faxing capabilities.