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There are several reasons you would want to update printer drivers, as well as reasons that you might not want to. Generally speaking, new versions of hardware drivers are released to fix various types of issues: * Compatibility issues * Stability issues * Feature/Functionality issues * Security issues * Other miscellaneous bug fixes For example, if your printer is supposed to be able to print on both sides of the page, but that feature does not work properly, an updated printer driver might be able to solve the issue. With any hardware driver update, if you are uncertain as to whether or not to install it, it is wise to find out from the manufacturer exactly what has changed between the new driver, and the version you currently have installed. That act alone will often give you the information you need to decide if you need it. On the other hand, if your printer is working perfectly and you are having no problems with it, updating the driver might not be necessary. More often than not, newer versions of drivers do not break things that are working, or remove functionality. However, there are times when they do. Updating drivers can be a healthy part in maintaining your computer and keeping it up to date.

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