Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Printer issue

Microsoft has identified a new Windows 11 bug impacting some printers. The problem is serious, and Microsoft has placed a precautionary hold on updates to Windows 11 version 22H2 for devices that may be affected.

Microsoft says that the problem affects devices with printers that communicate with the printer using the Microsoft IPP Class Driver or the Universal Print Class Driver. The barrier prevents the Windows 11 2022 Update from being installed on impacted machines.Infomation Guide Nigeria

The connectivity problem stops Windows from recognizing all of the printer’s features.

Printers that were affected by the bug in Windows 11‘s release version will continue to be affected after updating to the Windows 11 2022 Update. Microsoft advises against manually installing the new feature update on impacted PCs.

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Microsoft recommends the following workaround to resolve the issue as soon as possible. The company is striving to resolve the problem completely.Jamb Result

1. Administrators need to remove any printer that is using the Microsoft IPP Class Driver or Universal Print Class Driver.
2. Once the printers have been removed, administrators should install the Windows 11 2022 Update on the device. Windows Update may take up to 48 hours to return the update, but a manual installation either using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or a Windows 11 2022 Update ISO.
3. The removed printer can then be installed again once the update has been installed.
4. Removing and reinstalling affected printers should resolve the issue on release versions of the Windows 11 operating system as well.It is unclear at this point if the issue is related to the network printing issue that Neowin mentioned here. According to Neowin’s report, network printers were all removed after the upgrade to Windows 11 2022 Update. One affected user discovered that the issue is caused a new printer policy in Windows 11 version 22H2.

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