Do I have to find a fix for Apple's usual creation of new issues with updates or will Apple software ding a lines fix new bugs? Everything was perfect before Monterey 12.3.1 was installed for security bugs. Of course I want all the security fixes, but it seems Apple does not get it right with updates worth a hoot.
iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.3
Just what do you mean by "screwed up"?
What specific printer?
Have you tried:
Solve printing problems on Mac - Apple Support
What specific mouse?
Try booting to Safe Mode. That boot up takes minutes and clears caches and other things that may resolve your problem.
How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
A lot of times just boot to Safe Mode followed by normal boot resolves problems.
What specific Series E prints is it. If it's listed on in Apple's About AirPrint - Apple Support document it won't need any drivers. Just go to the System/Printers & Scanners preference pane and remove the printer from the left hand pane.
Then add it back with the wireless option.
Also have you installed and run any "cleaning", "optimizing", "speed-up", anti-virus or VPN apps on your Mac?
If you wish Apple to hear your concerns: Product Feedback - Apple
I finally made time to study Epson's instructions, but mostly jumped to making the name of my iMac match the name the Epson settings uses. It wasted precious hours of this old man's life, but I can print. Manure Occurreth.
it happened immediately after agreeing to an update to Monterey 12.3.1.
The printer is ET-4750. I have been happy with this printer. It seems Apple leaves it up to users to go find out that they have renamed your iMac, and that this printer does not know the new name. I don't have any new cleaning, protecting or VPN apps on the almost new, but old model, 21" desktop. I blame Apple but am pleased that if I was a GEEK it would have been an easy fix. As a 75 year old worn out person, it took some time. All's well that ends well.... I guess.
Epson ET series printer is recognized by computer as connected but it won't print and it points to a "filter" issue. Dunno
Mouse started working on a reboot with wireless. mouse turned off.
These suggestions like reload drivers,, start in safe mode and do this and that..... WHY DOES APPLE keep screwing things up and making a loyal customers with two Macs, one iPhone X, and an Apple router have to do anything? ****** me off. And "NO" I have not tried those things, but updated Epson software to no avail.
I love Apple Security but it seems they always want to change things that fixes one thing and screws up another.WHY? cheap cheap. My new Mac requires an external sound card and USB hub. Cheap cheap.
For printer problems try these two suggestions that work for some in Monterey.:
Printing error Stopped - 'Filter' failed
printer message 'Filter failed' after upgrading to Mac OS Catalina
Kwilliams538, could you share what exactly you did? Not only can I not connect to my old Cannon, I purposefully purchased an HP printer from Apple and it still won't connect! Had to get a new laptop about two weeks ago. It's running OS Monterey 12.3.1. I'm SO frustrated! Thank you for any help!
Apple update screwed my wifi printer and USB mouse
