Security News > 2022 > September > Windows 11 22H2 blocked on some systems due to printer issues
Microsoft is now blocking the Windows 11 22H2 update from being offered because of compatibility issues affecting Windows devices with printers using Microsoft IPP Class Driver or Universal Print Class Driver.
"Windows needs connectivity to the printer to identify all the features of the printer. Without connectivity, the printer is set up with default settings and in some scenarios might not get updated once connectivity to the printer is restored," Microsoft explained.
"You might be affected by this issue if your printer is unable to use printer specific features such as color, two-sided/duplex printing, paper size or type settings, or resolutions higher than 300x300dpi."
Redmond has added a compatibility hold that only applies to Windows 11 22H2 systems with printers using Universal Print Class or Microsoft IPP Class drivers.
"We are working to target only Windows devices with printer drivers which are incorrectly only allowing default settings and will update when more information is available."
Affected customers can also mitigate the safeguard to upgrade their systems to Windows 11 22H2 by removing printers using Microsoft IPP Class or Universal Print Class drivers installed on their devices.