usb printers

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...

Out of nowhere, your once-reliable printer starts churning out lines of baffling code instead of the invoice or school assignment you needed. A cryptic “POST /ipp/print HTTP/1.1” appears on sheets where words should be. What at first seems like a printer hardware failure or a rogue driver update...

For many Windows 11 users, few peripherals are as persistently frustrating as the humble printer. Often expected to deliver crisp documents at the click of a button, printers can be prone to fits of technical confusion. In early 2025, this familiar narrative took a fresh and peculiar turn: after...

Microsoft has been busy patching up more than just security vulnerabilities these days. In a move that underscores both the complexity and occasional unpredictability of software updates, Microsoft has released patch KB5053657 for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2. This fix is designed to reverse the...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update has finally put an end to a puzzling printer issue that left many users scratching their heads. For a while, if you were relying on USB dual mode printers—those that support both USB print and IPP over USB—you might have encountered pages of gibberish instead...

Across the Windows ecosystem, even tried-and-true hardware can suddenly develop a mischievous streak. In a bizarre twist, a Windows 11 preview update—specifically, the KB5050092 cumulative update for version 23H2—has turned some USB-connected printers into unwitting printers of gibberish...

Recent Windows updates have thrown a curveball at users with USB-connected printers. If you’ve been scratching your head over why your printer suddenly spits out seemingly random text, you’re not alone. The culprit? A set of Windows updates released since late January 2025 that have affected...

Hello WindowsForum.com members, Microsoft has just announced the release of Windows 11 Build 22000.1041 (KB 5017383) for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This latest build includes a variety of improvements, new features, and vital fixes aimed at enhancing the overall user experience...

Microsoft has just released a new update for Windows 11 (version 22H2). This update, KB5023778 (OS Build 22621.1485), brings some exciting new features and improvements to the system. Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect: New Features Notifications for Microsoft accounts will be...

I've been looking for a print server that can handle two usb printers (Epson 1400 and Epson R380). When I search online, very few print servers say if they work with Windows 7. I've seen that people have enough printer problems with 7 that I want to make sure before I buy. Anybody have any...