The need for a printer has increased as more of us are working from home these days. Even otherwise, a printer is an essential part of a workstation. So, naturally, people want to make sure that their printers work with the newest version of the Windows operating system before upgrading.
Ever since the announcement of Windows 11, many users have contacted us asking if their printers are compatible with Windows 11.
Does my printer work with Windows 11?
The short answer is yes. Windows 11 supports all devices that have Windows 11 compatible drivers. Windows 11 has nothing to do with your printer hardware. All it requires is a compatible driver. Now, you will naturally ask how to check if my printer’s driver is compatible with Windows 11?
Worry not. Let’s make it clear. If your printer is compatible with Windows 10, it will be compatible with Windows 11 as well. In other words, if your printer is working without any issues with Windows 10, it’s most likely to function well when connected to a PC running Windows 11 or when you upgrade your Windows 10 installation to Windows 11.
How to check my printer’s status after upgrading to Windows 11?
Once you upgrade to Windows 11, you can navigate to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners page to check your printer’s status. If your printer is not listed there, you can click on the Add device button present on the same page to begin adding your printer. Needless to say, your printer must be turned on and connected to your PC (if wired) to add it to your PC.
Meanwhile, check your printer manufacturer’s website and install the latest version of the driver.
Does Windows 11 support Intel Core i3 processors? article might also interest you.
wendy Blotner says
I have a Lenovo slim 7i and it won’t work with my dell 1350CNW printer. Dell says it does And I’ve downloaded drivers and firmware but can’t get it to work. Any Ideas?
Tim says
My HP Laserjet 1320 works with windows 7 and 10 but will not work with Windows 11. I have tried all the solutions on the Web and HP.com to no avail. It prints fine with my Windows 10 PC and my Chromebook and worked originally with my new Windows 11 PC then a Windows 11 software update occurred, and the printer no longer works hooked up to the Windows 11 PC. I am now in the market for a new Windows 11 compatible printer.
ulises velasquez says
i have canon imageclass mf4150 and it was working perfect with windows 10. now o bought a new laptop windows 11
and i can no install the drivers and can no uses the printer
Richard McConnell says
I have an acer laptop with 11 loaded on it. I am have issues trying to get it to recognize my Xerox 6015NI ever since I have changed internet/wifi provider. Any suggestions to solve my problem. Connect was not a problem prior to changing over to my new internet provider.
MICHAEL HAMMOND says
According to Canon my Pixma pro 9000 will not run on windows 10. Mine, which is hardwired, has run since windows 10 was released!
Their webpage states windows 11 supported but not windows 10 – that is crazy!
Apparently other companies supply drivers for windows 10
What is going on?
Marcus54 says
This author is totally ignorant if the subject he is trying to write about.
There are many printers that work great on a win10 but will not install on a win11 system
The HP Photosmart C3180, is one that will not run on a win11 system.
Perhaps the author should test out some printers before spouting about something he obviously knows nothing about
Lea says
My HP printer keeps going offline. The only way to reconnect is to reboot my computer! I have done all of the recommended “fixes” and the problem persists. Does anyone have an all in one printer that does not go offline?
edgar Johnson says
I have an HP OfficeJet 3830, it does not print in color on WIN11!
Valerie says
What can you do if the printer’s drivers (Pixma 860) are no longer supported by the manufacturer (Canon)?
Valerie says
I have a new Windows 11 computer and a Canon Pixma 860 that is no longer supported by Canon. Where can I find the drivers to allow me to use this printer? I still have the install CD and the printer was working fine on my Windows 10 computer. Thank you.
Karen Sue Recor says
I have a Epson WF3733 and it has working fine on my hp. But now it wont print black. I have changed the black ink. But it will print perfect from Epson website. I have tried everything I know how.
Michelle says
Bought an ideapad loaded with Windows 11, now no matter what I do cannot get my printer to work. Only a week since I bought new ink cartridges, not happy
Stuart says
I have a cannon mg5300 series printer. Works fine on W10. Won’t print on W11 but will scan. On cannons website it says this printer is not supported by W11
Greg says
lexmark pro610 series printer not working in windows 11 re installed printer put do not work do i need to get anew printer? please advice
Thank you.
j.h.james says
My Canon MG5750 works in my Windows 10 laptop but will not print in my Windows 11 laptop (it scans ok)
I have tried again and again no luck
I contacted both Microsoft & Canon – both blame each other for this problem .
Jim Allen says
recently purchased new dell inspiron 3910 (windows 11) to replace inspiron 3470 (windows 10. my printer, Dell B1163w mono will not work with the 3910 windows 11 pc. I removed the printer and reinstalled, searched for updated drives and it said unavailable and would not connect. any advice?? Thanks
Mark Munkholm says
it absolutely will not add my canon printer i tried everything for weeks
David Mackay says
To Whom It May Concern, I have an Epson XP-520 Printer, will
it work & be compatable with Windows 11? Thanks David
Ted MacLennan says
I have a brother printer that worked perfectly with Windows 10 and have loads of extra ink. Now I cannot use it. I cannot find it in discovery mode and existing printer will only error out despite loading newest drivers.
Stacey Rhodus says
My Epson WF 3620 worked great with Windows 10. The scanner won’t work anymore with Windows 11 and Eoson had not offered any driver updates for Windows 11 yet.
Norm says
My cannon laser printer works fine with Windows 10.
Windows 11 will not load the drivers.
Shaun says
This information is bad. I just got off the phone with Microsoft tech support. Windows 10 worked fine with my HP Printer, Windows 11 cannot find my printer…..the Tech said Windows 11 will not recognize all printers – you should update your article.
Toni N. says
My Canon iP4200 worked fine on Windows 10. After upgrading to Windows 11 it did not. I try to reinstall drivers and it says, not possible, print spooling has stopped. Check the list of functions, it says print spooler is running and at the very same time the discovery app says cant open add printer, the print spooling has stopped. Can anyone help me with this? Very frustrating.
Richard Blakey says
I bought a Cannon TS5100 series to work with new windows 11 hardware after a repair, the laptop will not recognise it.
Joseph Martin says
I bought a new Micro soft Keyboard and whenever I press the Shift key the letter eÉ comes up. How can I fix itÉ