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Blank Pages When Printing from Internet Explorer [FIX]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Thousands of users reported that they can’t print pages fromInternet Explorerafter installing certain Windows updates. More specifically, the printed pages come out blank.
Here’s how one user describes this issue on Microsoft’s forum:
Several of our users got security update KB4022719 last night and are now getting blank pages when printing from our Electronic Medical Records application which relies onInternet Explorer‘s printing functionality. The users who did not get this update are not having this problem. Uninstalling the update fixes the problem. I just want to spread the word that this is happening since I can’t find any other way to inform Microsoft.
This problem seems to affect only Internet Explorer 11, as users of Chrome or Edge did not report the problem. As mentioned, the issue appears to caused by some updates in both Windows 7 and Windows 10.
How can I fix blank pages being printed from Internet Explorer?
1. Switch to an alternative browser when printing
This is just a mere workaround but you can also just copy-paste the webpage from one to anotherbrowserand print it that way.
If the problem with printing blank pages appears solely on Internet Explorer, you can try and print from an alternativebrowser.
We recommend usingOperaOne, as this is a faster and more reliable browser. And, who knows, maybe after you’ve used it for a while, you might also consider switching to it for good.
Because Opera One comes with a lot of useful features that help to improve your productivity and overall web surfing experience.
Besides the common features that you can find in any browser, Opera One offers some exclusive tools such as integrated ad blocker, messenger tools, VPN with unlimited traffic, or battery saver.
Not to mention that you can customize several workspaces or share your browser work between all your devices using a dedicated feature. Plus, it comes it’s won built-in AI.
Opera One
2. Uninstall the updates
However, if you still want to benefit from the quality improvements brought by these updates, you should keep them.
In this case, follow the rest of the troubleshooting steps listed below.
3. Repair IE
4. Update your printer drivers
5. Disable Protected Mode
6. Relocate your user folders to another drive or location
We hope that at least one of the solutions listed above helped you fix the print issues affectingInternet Explorer.
If you’ve come across other solutions to fix this problem, feel free to list the troubleshooting steps in the comment section below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
