printer issues

If a shared printer on your local network suddenly refuses to connect, or your colleagues can’t print from the Windows PC that hosts the device, the fix is usually a mix of configuration, network, and driver work — but it’s rarely one single action. Microsoft’s official guidance walks through...

If your Windows PC reports “Printer not found” or “Printer not recognized,” the fault usually lies somewhere between a physical connection, the print spooler, or the driver stack — and most of those failure modes can be fixed with a systematic checklist and a few minutes of careful work. The...

Printing a single diagnostic page is often the fastest way to confirm a printer is healthy, correctly installed, and communicating with Windows 11 — this guide walks through every practical way to print a test page, what the results mean, and a step‑by‑step troubleshooting playbook for when the...

I have a Canon TR8520 Printer/Scanner. It works perfectly fine and all my apps see it as the default printer, but Windows does not list it. It is absent from the list of printers in Settings>Bluetooth & Devices>Printers & scanners. Is there a fixed for this?

HP Smart for Windows is a straightforward, free app that consolidates basic printer setup, printing, scanning and ink/toner management for HP customers — but the story is more nuanced than the quick guides suggest: HP is transitioning to a new unified "HP app" for broader device support, the...

Nothing derails productivity quite like sending a print job only to discover that Windows 11 can’t find your printer. Whether after a recent update, a sudden restart, or making the leap to a new device, the scenario plays out the same: the printer sits ready, yet Windows acts as if it simply...

Getting your Uninet iColor 560 white toner printer operational on Windows 11 can transform your capabilities for professional transfer printing, but the initial setup process often brings a mix of excitement and technical hurdles. Users, whether seasoned print shop owners or creative...

Experiencing the error “Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file” when trying to open printer properties on a Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC can be especially frustrating, particularly for users who rely on networked printers or encounter permissions-related obstacles. This...

The release of Windows 11 24H2 brought several enhancements and refinements for Microsoft’s flagship consumer operating system, but it also introduced an unexpected setback for enterprise users who rely on seamless document management: the sudden disappearance of the ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’...

In recent months, Windows 11 users have encountered a series of printing-related issues, notably the disappearance of the 'Microsoft Print to PDF' feature and unexpected printer behaviors. These problems have been particularly prevalent following specific updates to the operating system. The...

I have a batch job that runs every other day to print a test pattern to keep the printer from drying out. It always worked on Windows 10, but does not work on Windows 11 Pro. If I check 'Run only when user is logged on' it works fine. If I check 'Run whether user is logged on or not', it...

For many Surface Pro users, the expectation is clear: the device should "just work" for printing—whether at home, in an office, or on the move. But as thousands of frustrated owners will attest, the reality is often far more complicated. The question “Why can’t I print from my Surface Pro?”...

Authentication coercion attacks have emerged as a formidable and evolving threat to enterprise networks leveraging Windows infrastructure. Despite significant advances in native Microsoft security controls, even low-privileged domain accounts can still exercise a range of techniques to force...

For many organizations seeking a seamless, cloud-driven print management experience, Microsoft’s Universal Print has emerged as the go-to solution. Leveraging the power of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and centralized printer provisioning, Universal Print offers streamlined administration...

Hello! Newbie Sys-Admin here. Nice to be with ya! We just upgraded our 2008R2 print server to a Win2022 21h2 version, and after hours of queue configuration with the latest Xerox drivers, we've fallen into some kind of Microsoft trap where the desktop, when the queue gets double clicked to...

For months, a significant portion of Windows 11 users were entangled in a bizarre episode: their USB-connected printers, instead of faithfully reproducing documents, suddenly began churning out pages of cryptic text, network commands, and protocol gibberish. This unintended printer séance, as...

Printer troubles can be as frustrating as a paper jam on a busy day. Whether you’re using Windows 11, Windows 10, or an ARM-based device, keeping your printer driver up to date is essential for smooth performance. In our in-depth guide today, we break down the process as outlined by Microsoft...

Windows 11 users are no strangers to software quirks and update surprises, but few could have anticipated a bug as odd as the one haunting the recent 23H2 KB5050092 preview update. The sight of a printer spewing page after page of random characters whenever it’s powered up or reconnected by USB...

A growing frustration has emerged among Windows 11 users after a recent update, widely known as KB5050092, transformed printers from silent workhorses into perplexing interpreters of cryptic scripts. As reports have stacked up, it has become clear that this is no isolated inconvenience, but...

Windows 11 update KB5050092: The Critical USB Printer Issue Tech Enthusiasts Can’t Ignore A fresh Windows 11 update was supposed to deliver improvements, stability, and that faint whiff of progress we all crave from our operating systems. Instead, the 23H2 update—specifically KB5050092—has...