Strange characters or no printing macOS Tahoe
Relates to
macOS Tahoe 26
Explanation
After installing the printer driver for a USB-connected printer and adding it in Printers and Scanners, you might notice one of the following issues when trying to print:
- Random characters or symbols appear instead of your document.
- Nothing prints at all.
What is being done
Apple has been notified of the issue through a bug report.
Temporary Fix
After installing the printer driver, restart your Mac before trying to print.