On March 9, Microsoft released its usual Patch Tuesday set of operating system updates, but after launching Windows 10, users reported printing problems that included missing graphics and persistent blue screen of death errors. An update to fix BSOD issues released on March 15, but now ZDNet and Biping Computer report that a second emergency patch is available to correct layout problems.
Microsoft’s note states that you should only install the patch if the problem is affecting you. You will know if you hit your computer by “unexpected results when printing from some applications or on some printers. Problems can include missing graphics or solid colors, misalignment / formatting problems or printing blank pages / labels”.
The only other problem? Many people, including yours, had problems trying to install the patch through Windows Update. If that includes you and you need a fix to make sure all of your graphics are printed in the right place, Biping Computer mentioned that you can manually download and install the patch here.
An out-of-band update was released to resolve a printing issue on devices that applied the March 2021 security update and out-of-band updates released on March 15, 2021 https://t.co/CF0k93rpfx
– Windows Update (@WindowsUpdate) March 19, 2021