My windows 11 will not let me download a printer driver. And does not have a choose where to get app in advanced settings

Has anyone found a solution to this I am having this issue on a Ricoh copier and HP printers where it will not install drivers. You can use the Microsoft drivers but they are not very compatible with copiers.

I have a cannon PIMMA MG2900 printer with the driver on cd rom disc but can't download it. help!!

Reading up on the Microsoft 11 release, there is a major push to release a 'solid' OS that is not susceptible to security breaches. And apparently, printer drivers are the number one entry point for hacking (and no I don't understand how the drivers are not bulletproof). So this means, I believe, the printer manufacturers have to adhere to some uSoft printer driver protocol, and that uSoft 11 has the drivers the manufacturers have to design to. Hence allowing you or me to download a much-needed printer driver is not allowed (cuz printer drivers are BAD). Now what the hell one is supposed to do to get your system that you've dutifully upgraded to 11 to play with your new printer does not seem to interest uSoft...it feels like you're on your own to figure this out; purchase a new printer that is sold as Microsoft 11 compatible, move over to a different OS, throw your uSoft laptop-desktop into the trash and buy a Mac, or ??? In our house, we now have a newish printer that has been reboxed and placed into storage. The uSoft laptop running 11 now talks to the Mac's networked printer. Essentially we trashed one printer and are sharing another (which thank the Gods talks to 11 via the network).

These **** refuse to answer the question and the "recommended software/drivers" from the MS Store are fraught with ads and pop ups. This is infuriating.

Thank you for responding, and yes it is SOOO frustrating! Almost as much as having to recreate a new password everytime I try to login.

There’s a disconnect somewhere, whether I’ve caused it or not, I’m beginning to hate having to go online and/or print anything.

Anyway, again thank you?? Hope you find a resolution 🤗

Linda

I feel ya sister. Stay strong