Windows 10 21H2 introduced support for Mopria-compliant printer devices over network and USB interfaces via the Microsoft IPP Class Driver, Microsoft explains.

Microsoft says the safeguard currently blocks the update on all computers using the Microsoft IPP Class Driver or Universal Print Class Driver. You will not get the Windows 11 2022 Update, even if ...

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Since Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft has baked Mopria support into the flagship operating system, with support for devices connected via the network or USB, using the Microsoft IPP Class driver.

Microsoft will block third-party printer driver delivery in Windows Update as part of a substantial and gradual shift in its printer driver strategy over the next 4 years.

Microsoft is able to do this because the Windows 10 21H2 update offers support for all Mopria-certified printers using the built-in Windows drivers (Microsoft IPP Class Driver).

Microsoft is now blocking the Windows 11 22H2 update from being offered because of compatibility issues affecting Windows devices with printers using Microsoft IPP Class Driver or Universal Print ...

Microsoft has starting rolling out the Windows 11 22H2 update to more users following them (apparently) fixing a known printer bug.

Microsoft has reportedly automatically halted the Windows 11 2022 update for some users who are using certain types of printer drivers.