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The new Copilot+ PCs are incredibly fast, but deploying them shouldn’t mean leaving your reliable office printers behind. The transition to ARM64 architecture brings massive boosts to battery life and performance, so your users naturally want these sleek machines on their desks right now.
Why Standard Windows X64 Drivers Fail on ARM
You probably feel a little nervous about this massive hardware shift. A new processor architecture usually breaks older hardware connections.
Windows 11 on ARM uses an emulator to seamlessly run standard x64 applications. However, this translation layer does not apply to kernel-mode drivers. These low-level drivers must be compiled specifically for the ARM64 instruction set.
Traditional print drivers interact directly with the operating system spooler at this deeper level. Because of this, your standard x64 driver simply will not load on a new ARM device. This deep incompatibility quickly turns an exciting rollout into a massive helpdesk headache.
Solving the CoPilot+ PC Printing Puzzle
SymQuest print management solutions, powered by PaperCut, completely eliminate this peripheral panic. We seamlessly bridge the gap between your new Windows on ARM fleet and your existing printers.
You instantly gain access to a Global Printer Driver natively compiled for ARM64. This ensures quick, out-of-the-box compatibility for these new devices.
If your printer manufacturer offers a specific ARM driver that allows you to unlock your printer's full capabilities, you can easily deploy it instead. This approach provides the flexibility to choose the best print driver strategy for your fleet, avoiding an all-or-nothing scramble.
Precision Print Queue Deployment
Why simply solve the architecture challenge when you can take your entire print setup to the next level? Modern print management software like PaperCut gives you the superpower to deploy the right print queue to the right person dynamically.
You can easily customize who sees which printers in their available list. The system automatically assigns print queues based on the user, group, their current network subnet, or the specific device they are using in your mixed fleet.
Elevate Your Document Security
Deploying a new hardware fleet is the perfect time to evaluate your document security. Whether you're upgrading an existing system or implementing print management for the very first time, this transition is a massive opportunity.
Features like Secure Print Release, detailed tracking, and cost reporting ensure you maintain complete control. Your users enjoy cutting-edge laptops, and your sensitive documents remain entirely secure.
A Smooth Rollout for Everyone
With our PaperCut-powered solutions in place, your IT team saves countless hours during the deployment phase. Users easily print from their Copilot+ PCs without ever calling support.
You can embrace the future of ARM devices with absolute confidence. Your print infrastructure remains fully supported and incredibly easy to manage.
Reach out to our team today. Ask us how we can help you make ARM64 printing a total breeze.
