The Commercial Evolution of Printer DRM Bypasses
Printer manufacturers implement DRM chips to secure recurring revenue, but hackers have turned these bypasses into a structured commercial business model.

Printer manufacturers implement DRM chips to secure recurring revenue, but hackers have turned these bypasses into a structured commercial business model.

Microsoft is transitioning Windows 11 to a unified printing architecture, phasing out traditional third-party drivers in favor of built-in solutions by 2027.

Microsoft is phasing out traditional printer drivers in Windows in favor of a unified protocol, a move that will render many legacy devices incompatible by July 2027.
Microsoft is transitioning Windows to a standardized printing protocol, phasing out third-party drivers and potentially impacting legacy hardware support by July 2027.

Microsoft is phasing out traditional printer drivers in Windows 11, moving toward a unified system based on IPP and Mopria standards by July 2027.

Microsoft's September updates for Windows Server 2022 and Windows 10 have triggered printer connectivity failures, specifically impacting remote and shared printing configurations.

Cactus has launched three new drum unit models for Kyocera printers, offering compatibility with monochrome and color devices and a page yield of up to 100,000 pages.
