The macOS Sonoma 14.4 update has been causing printing issues for several users by disrupting or deleting the necessary drivers. The recent Sonoma 14.4 update is at the center of new disruptions, particularly affecting printer functionality by eradicating or damaging the drivers essential for printing operations, and a universal fix is still out of reach. Additionally, an earlier discovered problem involved USB hubs integrated into monitors ceasing to function post-update. The latest snag with macOS Sonoma 14.4 appears to be rendering printers inoperative as well.
Users on platforms like Reddit and Apple Community forums have started to report their inability to print post the macOS update. A notable Reddit discussion highlights that the Sonoma 14.4 update might be eliminating crucial CUPS software, effectively severing the communication line between printers and Mac computers. A user named nicover84 referenced JAMF discussion groups suggesting that the printing issue might be linked to Microsoft Defender, with a potential workaround involving granting full disk access to a specific Microsoft Defender process in the Mac's Privacy & Security settings.
The printing issue predominantly seems to affect HP printer users, though the exact cause remains ambiguous, with Microsoft Defender and JAMF device management software not being the sole culprits. Given these complications, users who rely on their Macs for printing are advised to hold off on the March 7 update until a reliable solution is found.
