Is there a way to get my Print Queue to Auto Quit once it's empty like it did before installing macOS 11.6 over macOS 11.5.x? There is no Auto Quit option when Ctl-Clicking the icon in the Dock. This is true on multiple systems and multiple printers.
iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 11.6
Howdy,
Installing macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 seems to solve the problem. Also, installing macOS Monterey 12.0.1 also solves the problem.
Good Luck,
Herb Schulz
I just saw I have the same issue. I tried reinstalling the printer software but no impact. Just started after 11.6 update. It will close out after a restart of the Mac but should close out after the print is complete. I checked on all my Macs and they all have the same issue. I agree I see no auto quit option.
This is a minor issue and I'm sure that the folks at Apple will get it sorted out. I don't normally apply these patches until they've had at least a week or two in the real world. My MacBook Pro was a very recent purchase and I hadn't turned off the "Automatically keep my Mac up to date" in System Preferences. It's off now, but it's a bit late for this latest 11.6 patch.
I also have the same issue on my iMac. I tried reinstalling the printer; even reset the printing system, but that had no effect on the issue.
When I reinstalled my HP M479 MFP (using AirPrint), it now displays generic printer and fax icons in the Printers & Scanners Preference Pane. It seems to function properly, other than the printer queue auto-quit issue.
I lost count how many times Apple does an update to fix one issue and causes another. Probably have to wait for Monterey to get fixed (if we are lucky).
Print Queue no longer Auto Quits after updating to macOS 11.6
