Microsoft is pulling the plug on old printer drivers — here’s what it means
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The next system update for Windows 11 could break your printer. Here's what you need to know.

The next system update for Windows 11 could break your printer. Here’s what you need to know.

  • Geologist@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    9 months ago

    This is such a gross move from MS, that will inevitably create more e-waste, just like their dumbass TPM 2.0 requirement.

    Having said that, if anyone is looking for a solution (that isn’t just switch to Linux lol), I was able to turn my ancient Canon laser (with very tricky driver setup), into a driverless airprint model by using a raspberry pi as an intermediary.

    You can connect your usb/wifi printer on the pi, and through cups/ avahi, host an airprint server on your network for any devices (desktop, laptop, phone, or whatever).

    I think I used this guide before: https://pimylifeup.com/raspberry-pi-airprint/