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Windows 11 Update Causes Printers to Output Random Text

A recent Windows 11 update has caused some USB-connected printers to print random text instead of the intended documents. The ...
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Microsoft fixes printing issues caused by January Windows updates

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing some USB printers to start printing random text after installing Windows updates released since late January 2025. The bug has been addressed in the March ...
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Windows 11 KB5050092 makes USB printers print gibberish, Microsoft shares group policy fix0 0

Recently, it was alleged that Brother had been using firmware manipulation tactics to block people from printing using third-party ink cartridges when such printers needed refilling. Running out of ...
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Windows 10 KB5055518 update fixes random text when printing

Microsoft has released the KB5055518 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, with nine changes or fixes. The Windows 10 KB5055518 update is mandatory as it contains Microsoft's ...