Windows 11 Printers Offline After Latest Update

First reported on r/ios on June 25, 2026.

Users are reporting that their printers are going offline after the latest Windows 11 update. This issue is likely due to a compatibility problem with the printer drivers.

What it looks like

• Printer offline
• Printer not responding

How to fix it

1. Check the printer's power cord and ensure it's properly connected.
2. Restart the printer.
3. Restart the computer.
4. Update the printer drivers to the latest version.
5. Wait for the vendor to release an updated driver if the issue persists.

Affected products

• Windows 11

Sources

• Strange 2x Audio Crackling Glitch on iPhone 15 (Only in Instagram, Facebook, and PLAYit) — reddit:r/ios

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