Windows 11 users may experience issues with printer connectivity after the latest update.
First reported on theverge on June 26, 2026.
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update, which may cause issues with printer connectivity. Users may experience problems with their printers not connecting or not printing correctly. This issue is likely due to a compatibility problem with the new update.
What it looks like
- Printer offline after Windows update
- Printer not printing after Windows update
How to fix it
- Open the Settings app on your Windows 11 device.
- Click on Bluetooth & devices.
- Click on Printers & scanners.
- Select your printer from the list.
- Click Remove device.
- Wait for 10 seconds and then add the printer back.
Affected products
- Windows 11
Sources
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