Microsoft squashes eSCL bug
There is good news for Microsoft customers seeking to attach a scanner or fax machine to their Windows 11 hardware. Support for eSCL has been fixed, and a compatibility hold will be lifted., caused problems with connected devices that support the Scanner Communication Language protocol. The problem occurred when Windows attempted to discover these devices, with Microsoft stating,"the device discovery does not complete.
As for the problem itself, the tech giant explained,"This issue is caused due to the device not switching out of eSCL mode to USB mode, which allows the scanner drivers to be matched."The result was a compatibility hold on devices connected to a USB device that supports the eSCL scan protocol. It was possible to get around the hold manually, but Microsoft warned against doing so.
The fix is good news for users relying on scanners or multifunction printers with fax capabilities, as these devices should now appear correctly during discovery in Windows 11.®Windows 95 setup was three programs in a trench coat, Microsoft vet revealsMicrosoft says premature patch could make Windows Recall forget how to work
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