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Upgrading to Windows 11: potential risks to print devices Many businesses are moving to Windows 11 this year, but businesses must be careful when making the move not to expose their print devices to any unnecessary risks. But there are proactive steps businesses should take to prevent major issues and resellers can help.
With support for Windows 10 due to end in October this year, many businesses are now finalising their moves to Windows 11. Recent research by Lansweeper has shown that between September 2024 and January 2025, Windows 10’s presence in organisations decreased from 67% to 60%, while Windows 11 grew from 23% to 30% in the same period. This is set to accelerate this year. “We expect the pace of migration to Windows 11 to increase significantly as we move towards Windows 10’s end-of- support date,” said Steve Pearce, group head of marketing at Kyocera Document Solutions UK. “Despite the benefits this will bring to businesses, there are some risks to print devices that all companies should be aware of before taking the plunge.”
Steve says there are five key areas that businesses need to keep a close eye on when making the move – and it is something resellers should be aware of too. 1 Driver compatibility issues “Windows 11 may not support some older printer drivers, which can lead to functionality problems or printers not working at all,” he says. “It’s important to double-check this before the changeover, as it is an area that is often forgotten. If print devices go down, the IT helpdesk is sure to light up, so getting drivers in order should be a priority.” 2 Loss of functionality Steve says that some advanced features of a printer might not be fully
Steve Pearce group head of marketing Kyocera Document Solutions UK
kyoceradocument solutions.co.uk
There are some risks to print devices that all companies should be aware of before taking the plunge. “ ”
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