No, your printer isn't possessed: a Windows 11 23H2 bug could be making it print random characters when connected via USB

Windows 11 23H2 has a weird bug that causes printers connected via USB to print random characters upon power-up This bug ...
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Troubleshooting Windows 11 Printer Error 709 After Update

Struggling with Printer Error 709 on Windows 11 after a recent update? Discover proven troubleshooting steps to resolve this ...
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Windows 11 KB5078127 emergency update (25H2) fixes Outlook POP, PST crashes, unresponsive apps after January 2026 Patch Tuesday

Windows 11 KB5078127 is an 'out-of-band' patch to fix an issue that broke Outlook Classic (POP, PST) after January 2026 Patch ...
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Use HP Print and Scan Doctor to fix Printer problems on Windows PC

This post explains how to use HP Print and Scan Doctor to fix Printer problems on a Windows 11/10 PC. If you’re experiencing printing or scanning issues with your HP printer, you’re not alone. Many ...
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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 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 issue starts from the KB5050092 preview update, which began rolling out on ...
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 January 2026 Update issues, releases fix for at least two bugs

Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 January 2026 Update is causing at least three major issues, rolling out fixes for ...