Loftware expands Windows driver support to ARM-based platforms

Loftware has expanded its printer driver portfolio with the launch of a new range of ARM-enabled printer drivers, backed by Microsoft certification confirming they meet the highest standards for reliability, compatibility, and performance.

We have successfully achieved certification through Microsoft Windows’ Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) program, a rigorous validation process designed to ensure hardware and drivers operate seamlessly within Windows environments.

This certification means Loftware’s ARM-enabled drivers are not simply suitable for testing or pilot projects; they are fully validated and ready for deployment in enterprise production environments, giving organizations confidence as they adopt the latest generation of ARM-based Windows devices.

Loftware’s support for ARM-based Windows printing is unique within the specialty printing market – for labels, coding and marking and print and apply systems.  We are currently the only provider in the specialty printing market offering this breadth of certified ARM and Windows driver support, helping customers future-proof their printing infrastructure while ensuring seamless compatibility across both traditional and emerging Windows platforms.

What is happening in the market for ARM-based processors?

The enterprise IT landscape is shifting quickly. ARM-based processors are no longer limited to mobile devices but now widely used in modern laptops, virtual machines, and cloud infrastructure. As organizations adopt these environments, software compatibility needs to keep pace.

To support this evolution, Loftware has expanded its Windows printer driver portfolio to include full ARM-based support, alongside existing x86 and x64 architectures. This means customers using Loftware Cloud can now operate consistently across a broader range of modern hardware environments.

Why ARM support matters

ARM adoption is accelerating across enterprise IT due to its strong performance efficiency and growing availability in cloud and endpoint devices. As a result, many organizations are now running mixed environments that include x86, x64, and ARM systems.

Until now, maintaining consistent printing behavior across these architectures has been a challenge. This release removes that barrier.

Commenting, Paul Vogt, Loftware Vice President Global Channel Sales, said: “Supporting ARM-based Windows environments is an important step in helping customers standardize printing across modern infrastructure without compromise. As organizations move toward more diverse and cloud-driven environments, they don’t need added complexity or costly unknowns in their labeling workflows. With Loftware, it’s all right there - consistent, reliable, and ready to run across x86, x64, and ARM environments alike.”

Consistent printing across all architectures

Loftware Windows drivers now support:

• x86
• x64
• ARM64

This ensures labeling and printing workflows behave consistently, regardless of underlying hardware.

ARM support is also being rolled out across most printer brands available through the Loftware Driver Portal, helping maintain continuity across existing environments.

ARM-compatible Windows drivers are available now via the Loftware Driver Portal.