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Windows 11 now causing problems with printers, Microsoft details how it reduced update sizes by 40%

October 15, 2021

Via: TechSpot

Brother, a Japanese firm that sells computer-related electronics, says that a substantial amount of its printers may not function correctly when used via a USB connection in Windows 11.

A help article (via BleepingComputer) warns that users updating to Windows 11 could prevent their system from identifying a Brother printer when connected through USB. Microsoft’s latest revamp may also prevent a computer from changing printer settings or connecting more than a single printer when using a USB connection.

Brother says the issues affect a wide range of its products; in total, 92 printer models are experiencing problems with the operating system. In addition, any printer connected with USB might have trouble communicating with several printing utilities.

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