Advancing print readiness across the Windows on Arm ecosystem
Momentum across the Windows on Arm ecosystem continues to build as more commercial and retail customers adopt Arm-based Windows devices for everyday work. Customers are realizing tangible benefits such as improved performance per watt, longer battery life, quieter devices, and more consistent responsiveness across native Arm64 application workflows. As adoption grows, however, success depends not only on application availability, but on the readiness of foundational systems that customers rely on regardless of device or architecture. Printing, deeply embedded in business operations, remains one of the critical workflows that must keep pace. Microsoft’s Modern Print Strategy provides an important foundation for this transition, modernizing printing on Windows through standardized protocols, inbox class drivers, and extensible Print Support Apps. This approach aligns closely with the needs of Windows on Arm by reducing complexity and enabling consistent, secure printing across architectures. At the same time, Microsoft recognizes that many commercial customers depend on established print workflows, and that hardware partners continue to support these needs through universal and native print drivers. Together, these models enable both software developers and hardware partners to extend reliable print solutions to Windows on Arm, consistently and reliably. Below is a snapshot of print companies that have recently delivered or expanded solutions supporting Windows on Arm, demonstrating how the modern print ecosystem is evolving to meet customer expectations as Windows devices and the workloads they power continue to modernize ... Read the full announcement here: Advancing print readiness across the Windows on Arm ecosystem Original Publication: Microsoft Windows IT Pro Blog, May 6th, 2026
