Microsoft to Phase Out Third-Party Print Drivers in Windows by 2025

Microsoft will stop accepting new third-party print drivers in Windows starting in 2025.
They will rely on built-in universal "class drivers" supporting standards like IPP.
Third-party drivers can still be installed manually after 2025.
This phase-out is happening as most printers now support standards like Mopria and IPP.
Apple began a similar transition away from third-party drivers in 2019.

arstechnica.com

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