Can a Windows 11 update cause the 'operation failed with error 0x00011b' when connecting to a printer?

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Can a Windows 11 update cause the 'operation failed with error 0x00011b' when connecting to a printer?
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Occasionally, Windows updates can introduce compatibility issues with existing printer drivers or the printing subsystem. If the problem started immediately after a Windows update, consider checking for an updated printer driver from your manufacturer or, as a last resort, uninstalling the recent Windows update (though this is not typically recommended unless absolutely necessary).