Second Out-of-Band Update Released by Microsoft for Printer Issues

Corrine · Mar 19, 2021

Microsoft released a second out-of-band non-security update to address unexpected results when printing from some apps or to some printers for the Windows 10 Versions listed below.

The issues affects printer brands Kyocera, Rico, Dymo, Zebra, HP, Brother, and Canon after installing the security update released March 9, 2021 and the out-of-band updates released March 15, 2021.

Note: It is recommended that the update be installed only if your printer is affected by the issue(s) being addressed in the update. The issues missing are solid color graphics, misalignment/formatting issues, or printing of blank pages/labels For more information, see the known issues section for your version of Windows 10 in the appropriate KB Article below.

Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows Server, version 20H2 (KB5001649)
Windows 10, version 2004 and Windows Server, version 2004 (KB5001649)
Windows 10, version 1909 and Windows Server, version 1909 (KB5001648)
Windows 10, version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 (KB5001638)
Windows 10, version 1803 (KB5001634)
Windows 10, version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 (KB5001633)
Windows 10, version 1507 (KB5001631)

As indicated in the Windows message center, "Updates for the remaining affected versions of Windows will be released in the coming days.

britechguy · Mar 19, 2021

And there has been chatter on several other groups I haunt that this update is being cranky about installing. I tried to point out that it was unneeded unless one was affected by the printing issues it is intended to address.

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Second Out-of-Band Update Released by Microsoft for Printer Issues

Corrine

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Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst

britechguy

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Second Out-of-Band Update Released by Microsoft for Printer Issues

Corrine

Administrator, Microsoft MVP, Security Analyst

britechguy

Well-known member

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst