printers

Windows Printing or PDF Export Broken After the August 2026 Update? How to Fix It

The August 2026 .NET Framework update makes some Windows apps crash with a FileFormatException when you print or export to PDF. Here's why it happens and three ways to fix it.

2026-08-28

HP Printer Says "Cartridge or Account Issue": How to Fix It

HP Smart app or your printer screen showing a Cartridge or Account Issue error and refusing to print? Here's what causes it and how to get printing again.

2026-08-23

HP Printer Not Printing After a Windows Update: How to Fix It

HP printer worked fine until the latest Windows update, and now jobs sit stuck in the queue or you see an RPC server error? Here's how to get it printing again.

2026-08-21

HP Printer Offline in Windows 11: How to Fix It

HP printer showing offline in Windows 11 even though it's turned on and connected? Here's what actually causes it and the exact steps to bring it back online.

2026-08-14

HP Printer Assistant: What It Does and How to Fix It When It Won't Open

HP Printer Assistant not opening, or missing after a Windows update? Here's what the app actually does and how to get it working again.

2026-08-12

HP Support Assistant: What It Does and How to Fix It When It Freezes or Won't Update

HP Support Assistant frozen, stuck on updates, or missing from your PC? Here's what it actually does and how to fix the most common problems.

2026-08-12