Windows 11 Update Broke My HP Printer Features—Which Driver Should I Install?
My printer stopped working correctly on two different Windows 11 laptops. It worked normally a few months ago, but now the printer no longer offers the option to…
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How to Connect a Printer That Requires a WPS PIN?
I've been facing a frustrating scenario with a bulky printer that can print and scan, and I've got it set up with an IP that I can ping.…
Trouble Connecting to a Wi-Fi Printer on Windows 11 Pro
I'm working with a Windows 11 Pro machine that's connected to the internet via Wi-Fi and Ethernet. In my office, I have two Brother Wi-Fi printers. All my…
How can I remove stubborn old GPO printers from user computers?
I'm having a tough time removing old printer connections that were deployed using Group Policy Preferences. We push these printers under User Configuration > Preferences > Control Panel…
Why does my PC freeze when connecting to my printer?
I'm running Mint Cinnamon 22.1 with a Canon TS3420 printer, connecting wirelessly via CUPS. Recently, I've noticed that my computer freezes when I interact with the printer -…
Issues with SID After KB5065426: Any Workarounds?
I'm facing a challenge since installing KB5065426. We typically deploy a batch of computers by setting one up, applying all updates and customizations, and then cloning it to…
Anyone else having printer problems after recent Windows updates?
Hey everyone, I've noticed some frustrating printer issues following the recent Windows updates over the weekend. Specifically, I'm dealing with problems like Microsoft Print to PDF not working,…
Trouble with Microsoft SMTP Relay for Canon MFC Printers
I've set up two Canon MFC printers to use SMTP relay with my Office 365 account, but they suddenly stopped scanning to email as of Monday. Nothing has…
Group Policy Not Updating: Old Printer Settings Still Showing Up
I'm facing a frustrating issue with Group Policy Management. We had some printer deployments configured in the default domain policy, which I know is generally not best practice.…
Help! Printer Scanning to Google Email is Failing – Error 3332
I'm having trouble with my Sharp BP-70C31 printer when trying to scan documents directly to my Google email. It was working fine until recently, but now I keep…
Why is my Epson L120 only printing in blue and green?
I have an Epson L120 printer and I'm trying to print some materials for a cardboard cutout. The problem is, it's only producing blue and green prints instead…
How to Fix Large Spool Folder Size Issues?
Hey everyone! I'm a junior sysadmin and I've run into a problem with a user's spool folder that's taking up an alarming 174GB of space. The folders have…
How can I help an elderly client manage her printer issues easily?
I'm looking for a simple solution for a 94-year-old client who frequently calls me about her printer not working. She often ends up with a jammed print queue…