Microsoft has acknowledged a notable issue affecting certain USB printers following the installation of Windows updates released since late January 2025. This problem primarily impacts users operating on Windows 10 (version 22H2) and Windows 11 (versions 22H2 and 23H2). Fortunately, the latest Windows 11 version 24H2 remains unaffected by these complications.
According to Microsoft, users may experience unexpected behavior with dual-mode printers that utilize both USB Print and IPP Over USB protocols after applying the January 2025 Windows preview update (KB5050092) or any subsequent updates. The company elaborates that affected printers may intermittently produce random text and data, which can include network commands and other unusual characters.
Specifically, users may notice printed documents beginning with the header “POST /ipp/print HTTP/1.1,” accompanied by various IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) related headers. These anomalies tend to occur more frequently when the printer is powered on or reconnected after being previously disconnected. The root cause lies in the interaction between the print spooler and the printer driver installed on Windows devices, which sends IPP protocol messages to the printer.
​Fixed via Known Issue Rollback
In response to these challenges, Microsoft has implemented a solution through its Known Issue Rollback (KIR) feature. This Windows functionality is designed to reverse problematic non-security updates that have been disseminated via Windows Update. The company has indicated that this fix will be automatically rolled out in an upcoming Windows update.
For organizations managing affected Windows devices, IT administrators are advised to install and configure specific group policies to address the issue. After installation, the relevant Group Policy can be located under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates.
To effectively deploy the Known Issue Rollback, administrators must access the Local Computer Policy or the Domain policy on the domain controller using the Group Policy Editor. From there, they can select the targeted Windows version and subsequently restart the affected devices to implement the group policy settings.
For further assistance regarding the deployment and configuration of KIR Group Policies, IT admins can refer to the resources available on the Microsoft support website.
In a related development, Microsoft recently lifted a compatibility hold that had previously prevented some AutoCAD users from upgrading to Windows 11 24H2, which was due to launch and crash issues.
