Windows 11 Printer Offline Issue After June 2026 Update

First reported on r/techsupport on June 24, 2026.

Users are experiencing issues with their printers going offline after the latest Windows 11 update. The problem is caused by a conflict between the new update and the printer drivers. To fix the issue, users need to update their printer drivers to the latest version and restart their printers.

What it looks like

  • Printer offline
  • Printer not responding

How to fix it

  1. Open the Settings app on your Windows 11 device.
  2. Click on 'Bluetooth & devices'.
  3. Click on 'Printers & scanners'.
  4. Select your printer from the list.
  5. Click 'Remove device' to remove the printer.
  6. Add the printer back to your device.

Affected products

  • Windows 11

Sources

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