In a recent update, Windows 11 introduced a quirky bug that causes USB printers to randomly print gibberish. This strange occurrence has been humorously dubbed as the result of a ‘printergeist’ making itself known, especially at odd hours.

The latest update, KB5050092, seems to be the culprit, according to Microsoft. However, if the thought of your printer mysteriously turning on at 3 AM doesn’t faze you, this might be the glitch you’ve been waiting for!

Microsoft’s support page states, “You might observe that the printer unexpectedly prints random text and data, including network commands and unusual characters.” The company suggests rolling back the update if users are faced with this printing mayhem.

This issue has also prompted users to share their experiences online, using Google to search for similar ‘haunted’ printing problems, with many references pointing to the same technical hiccup.

Here’s hoping Windows rectifies this eerie mishap soon, lest users feel they’re living in a low-budget sci-fi horror film!