Windows 11 was released on October 5, 2021. As with every operating system release or update, printer compatibility is always a worry. Although Windows 11 boasted new features and looked different from Windows 10, there were no big changes with regard to print drivers at all.
We did not expect anything to change regarding print drivers and compatibility for Windows 11 release, and that was the case.
Printerbase works very closely with all the major printer manufacturers.
Will My Printer Work With Windows 11 ?
Yes, your printer should work with no issues at all. According to Microsoft, Windows 11 is based on the solid foundations of Windows 10 software, so your current printer(s) should all work as normal.
Any compatibility issues will depend on your PC hardware rather than printer. If your current PC supports Windows 10 and meets the requirements for Windows 11, you have nothing to worry about.
Update 12/10/2021
Brother are reporting that some printers connected via USB may not work with Windows 11, read the full story at Bleeping Computer.
We would not recommend upgrading to Windows 11 if you have a Brother printer connected via USB.
Windows 11 Compatible Printer Driver News Updates
Currently, printer manufacturers have released any Windows 11 specific printer drivers or indicated there will be any significant changes. As always, we will keep this page updated so stay tuned…….
Brother Windows 11 Compatible Printers
For up to date on information on Brother Windows 11 compatible printers visit:
https://support.brother.com/g/s/os/win/index.html
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45 comments
We have a Kyocera MFP. The printer works but the scanner doesn’t after downloading Windows 11
Hi Maureen
Thank you for getting in touch, have you checked if a driver update is available for Windows 11 on your MFP?
Thank you
The Printerbase Team
My window 11 pc says no drivers available for my Canon MG8150 aio printer
Hi David
Unfortunately, Canon have not yet released any Drivers for this printer.
If they do, they’ll be available here:
https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/fax__multifunctionals/inkjet/pixma_mg_series/pixma_mg8150.html?type=drivers&language=en&os=windows%2011
Hope this helps
Thank you
Adam
My printer HP officejet pro 8600 plus is not on the HP list of printers compatible with Windows 11. It works fine with Windows 10 now. Should I download the upgrade to 11 anyway? Will my printer work? Thanks.
HI Sherry.
We would knot recommend upgrading at the moment, as there are no Printer drivers – there would be no printer support for your OfficeJet Pro 8600.
Hope this helps
Thank you
The Printerbase Team
So what is the best option for printer purchase for a new computer with Windows 11?
Hi Lisa!
Currently, if possible we advise holding off on a Windows 11 upgrade until stability and Printer drivers are readily available. However, if you already have a Windows 11 Computer, our sales team are available to advise on a suitable printer.
Hope this helps
Thank you
The Printerbase Team
Alan
Hi I have recently purchased a new hp laptop with Windows 11,and although my Epsom xp455 is printer connected OK it won’t be print in colour. It prints in colour from my Android phone but not the same new laptop. I have any suggestion?
Thanks
Hi Alan
Thank you for getting in touch. Unfortunately there are still teething issues getting some printers to print from Windows 11. For a work around, we recommend contacting Epson directly.
Hope this helps
Thank you
The Printerbase Team
Thanks Adam for I’ll give that a go a go
Alan
Hello
i have HP Deskjet Plus 4120
but the scanner of this printer is not working with windows 11
Hi Tanha
Thank you for your comment. Support for Windows 11 through this Printer is done by the HP Smart app, has this been updated and used for the latest software?
Thank you
Adam
I have a new HP Laptop with Windows 11 but it does not work with my old HP M1005 Printer or my Printer does not show command or print. HP products must have compatibility even if Windows 11
Hi
Thank you for getting in touch.
Unfortunately, HP has not yet released support for this Printer. It is possible they may do in the future.
Thank you
Adam
Hi Adam
My windows 11 PC says there are no drivers available for my Canon PIXMA MG2540S printer, please help.
Hi Hazel.
Drivers for your Canon MG2540S can be downloaded free from the Canon website.
This printer is supported by Windows 11
Hope this helps
Thank you
Adam
I have Windows 11 and an HP Office Jet Pro 8710 printer. The preferences will not allow me to choose any size other than Titled/Letter or A4. No other choices are available even in settings. Is there a work around for this issue?
Hi Bobbie
I’ve not seen this issue before, nor a workaround for it. Are you using the most up to date download of the HP Smart app for Windows 11?
Thank you
Adam
I have recently bought a windows 11 laptop and now my Zebra GK420d label printer no longer works. I can install it using the installation software from the Zebra website and it is showing under installed printers, but when trying to print it shows and error and doesn’t print. Has anyone else experienced this and has got a solution to it? I use this printer on a daily basis to print postage labels and this is now making life very difficult 🙁 Thanks for any suggestions. Sophie
Hi Sophie
Unfortunately Zebra have not yet released compatible Drivers for Windows 11 on your printer. Hopefully, they will be doing soon
Hope this helps
Thank you
The Printerbase Team
The Canon Pixma MG3620 is NOT compatible with Windows Home 11 for a wireless connection, or Canon’s instructions are useless. I tried the setup 3 times, and I was employed for over 2 decades as a tech support person. Something is seriously wrong with their instructions or their compatibility with Windows Home 11.
It should be an easy setup.
Maybe Windows 11 is too bleeding-edge and not ready for prime-time — or it’s Canon’s fault. Probably the latter, but I’m not sure.
Hi Brian
Thank you for getting in touch, I’m sorry to hear you’re having issues setting up your Canon MG3620.
Has this been tested with a USB connection to ensure functionality?
Can I also check the drivers have been downloaded? I’ve attached a link to the Canon US website for your drivers below.
https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/pixma-mg3620
I hope this helps, but if there’s anything more I can assist with, please let me know.
Thank you
The Printerbase Team
I have recently bought a win11 laptop but it only recognises my Pixma MG5150 printer as a scanner, and Canon don’t list a Win11 driver for it. Will they get around to it or is it now scrap?
Hi Chris
Thank you for getting in touch
I’ve just checked Canon’s drivers for your printer and there is no longer Driver support. It may be possible to attempt printing in “Compatibility” mode. To try this, right-click the Shortcut on your home page, select “Properties” and in the “Compatibility,” there may be an option to print via an older operating system.
However, if all other options fail, we do have an updated model Canon TS5351a. Please see the link below.
https://www.printerbase.co.uk/canon-pixma-ts5351-a4-colour-multifunction-inkjet-printer.html
If this doesn’t help, please feel free to get in touch with a member of our sales team.
Thank you
The Printerbase Team
I have just purchased windows 11 laptop and my canon MG2960 wont connect or work I go through all the installation and just not happening then it asked for $10 a mth printer worked fine on my old tower computer. Do I need another printer, Im not happy as this is a nightmare for me.
Hi Lance,
Thanks getting in touch.
I don’t think you need another printer. Just a few questions.
1. Do you have the correct and latest drivers for the printer and location ?
2. How are you connecting to the printer for the driver installation ?
3. Do you see a particular error message when trying to print ?
Thank you
The Printerbase Team
Is my Canon MP240 Printer compatable with my new HP Laptop windows 11
Hi Lyn
After checking the Compatibility guide from Canon, the Canon P240 printer is no longer supported by Windows. There are no available drivers for Windows 11.
However, we do have a Windows 11 compatible Canon PIXMA MFG2550s as an alternative.
https://www.printerbase.co.uk/canon-pixma-mg2550s-printer.html
Hope this helps
Thank you
The Printerbase Team
I have had a new Dell – HP and Lennovo laptops with winows 11. Had to send each one back because none will communicate with my epson printer or scanner. Looks like Win.11 in more microsoft garbage to me!!!!
Hi Sam
Thank you for getting in touch, which Printer/Scanner do you currently have?
Depending on the age it is possible HP are no longer making Drivers for this machine.
We can check this for you, alternatively, you can contact our friendly Sales Team to help find the perfect Printer for you
Thank you
The Pinterbase Team
I purchased a new pc with windows 11. Is my hp laser jet m1212nf not compatible or what? It seem to have no problem copying and scanning but it will not print from
my pc. I would appreciate any help.
Thanks
Hi Helen
Thank you for your comment.
I’ve had a look for you, have you downloaded the latest drivers off the HP website? This should have your HP M1212nf running with Windows 11 in no time.
I have attached a link for you below with the HP Drivers
https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-laserjet-m1200-multifunction-printer-series/3965847/model/3965848
Hope this helps
Thank you
The Printerbase Team
Hello Printerbase Team — Presently I use an HP Laserjet P1102w black-and-white printer with an HP Windows 10 PC. I bought an HP Windows 11 PC. How can I install the P1102w printer on the new PC? Can I find an appropriate printer driver for the P1102w printer? Please advise, and give me step-by-step instructions, if available. Many thanks.
Hi Stephen
Thank you for your comment.
I’ve had a look at the HP support website and there currently are no drivers for the HP P1102W compatible with Windows 11.
Hope this helps.
Thank you.
The Printerbase Team.
I have a cannon pixima 2900 printer that won’t connect to my dell laptop windows 11s mode ,. Very disappointed that every time there and up grade so many get screwed . Oh well should kept windows 7 going.
Hi Ragman
Thank you for your comment. It’s strange your Canon PIXMA 2900 isn’t working with Windows 11, have you got the latest drivers installed?
I’ve got a link from the Canon website for the PIXMA MG2900 series which should support it: https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/fax__multifunctionals/inkjet/pixma_mg_series/pixma_mg2950.html?type=drivers&language=en&os=windows%2011
Hope this helps
Thank you
The Printerbase Team
Hi I have just purchased a HD laptop with Windows 11 but I cannot get my Canon 3650 all in one to scan or copy. I have tried downloading drivers but when I check in the download file there is nothing there.
Hi Sue
Thank you for your question.
It sounds like the drivers have not been installed correctly, this is a common issue. The best course would be to attempt downloading again from Canons website. https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/fax__multifunctionals/inkjet/pixma_mg_series/pixma_mg3650.html?type=drivers&language=en&os=windows%2011
Hope this helps
Thank you
Adam
The Printerbase Team
I have a new HP Envy laptop running Windows 11 and cannot get it to connect to my old HP LaserJet 6p, which still runs fine when connected to a Windows 10 Lenovo machine. The Envy recognizes the printer but when I try to print a test page all that I get is an error message.
Hi Robert
Thank you for your comment. Windows no longer create drivers for the LaserJet 6p, and the printer is no longer supported. We do have a range of Windows 10 and 11 printers available here https://www.printerbase.co.uk/printer-by-feature/windows10-printers.html
Hope this helps
Thank you
The Printerbase Team
is my canon mx452 printer compatible with my new acer windows11 laptop
Hi Gary
Thank you for your question.
I’ve checked on Canons website and Windows 11 drivers for the MX452 printer are available.
Hope this helps
Thank you
The Printerbase Team
Hi I’m about to have my old PC upgraded to W11. Will my current HP Deskjet 2130 all-in-one printer hook up and work ok do you know please ?
Thanks.
Hi Jenny
Thank you for your comment!
The HP 2130 is compatible with Windows 11, just needs the HP Smart app installed.
Hope this helps
Thank you
The Printerbase Team