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Windows Protected Print Mode

When Windows 11 Decided I Didn’t Need Printers Today

Ran into a strange printer issue the other day that had me mutter a few things I probably shouldn’t repeat here. Thought I’d share it, just in case it saves someone else the same hassle. Windows Protected Print Mode. Everything Worked—At First I was setting up two network printers on a Windows 11 machine. Nothing fancy—just your standard TCP/IP installs. They tested fine, so I handed the machine off and went on my way. Not long after, I checked in—and both printers were showing as offline. No changes made, nothing unplugged, just… not workinRead More!

Sep 12th 2025Printers
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