Microsoft ends Windows Update driver installs
In the coming years, printer and MFP makers may no longer distribute their print drivers via the Windows Update function
- Instead will use the default Microsoft IPP Class Driver using Mopria platform
- Mopria Alliance members include Konica Minolta, Xerox, Canon, HP, etc.
- Currently more than 6000 models support the new standard
- Timeline of new policy:
- 2025 = may not publish new printer drivers to Windows Update
- 2026 = Microsoft modifies ranking order to new platform
- 2027 = 3rd party printer drivers may no longer use Windows Update