However, consider that the device will not be protected using this approach until a permanent fix becomes available. If you have installed update KB5004945, and following the installation, you cannot print on Zebra or other printer brands, and you must continue printing, then you can uninstall the patch to regain printing functionality.
How to fix PrintNightmare update print issue on Windows 10 In addition, we will outline the steps to make sure your device remains protected after applying the PrintNightmare patch. In this Windows 10 guide, we will show you the steps to uninstall update KB5004945 or reinstall the print driver if you have problems printing. However, after an investigation regarding the effectiveness of the update, Microsoft claims that the 'security update is working as designed and is effective against the known printer spooling exploits and other public reports collectively being referred to as PrintNightmare.' The company also recommends that after applying the update to check the Registry to confirm the settings are set 0 (zero) to keep the device secure.
If that wasn't enough, some users seemed to have tried to work around the patch by editing the default print settings using the Registry.
