This post explains how to use the Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter tool to fix Printer Name and Icon issues on Windows 11/10 PCs. Many users have recently reported an issue where an HP Smart ...

The deprecation of MSDT-based troubleshooters will soon be started. Now, in the next few months, the Troubleshooter links in Windows Settings will redirect to open the new Troubleshooters in the Get ...

A recent Windows 11 update has caused some USB-connected printers to print random text instead of the intended documents. The issue starts from the KB5050092 preview update, which began rolling out on ...

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 ...

You want to print something, but what if Windows 11 can’t find your printer? A classic case of technology with an opinion of its own: The printer is there and switched on. Still, it doesn’t show up.

Microsoft has released the May 2023 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, version 21H2, with fixes for audio and printer install problems. KB5026436 is a monthly non-security preview release ...

I have a Brother MFC-8690dw. It's pretty old (possibly approaching 10 years old) but it's been a solid workhorse this entire time. However, I'm encountering a problem with Windows 11 (and specifically ...

On Tuesday, Microsoft released the KB5053657 update for Windows 11 that fixes the unusual error where certain USB printers connected to a Windows 11 computer were ...

WTF?! If you've updated to a specific Windows 11 preview build, you might want to keep an eye on your printer. Microsoft has acknowledged a strange bug that can cause USB printers to unexpectedly come ...