Printing Problems

Fix Extra Printer Pages with IPP Text and Content-Length in Windows

Algirdas Jasaitis Oct 9, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user needs to stop their printer from outputting additional pages containing protocol data instead of normal document text.

How to Stop Extra Printer Pages with IPP Text and Content-Length

Product: Printer
Device & OS: Windows 11
Scenario: Printing standard documents or test pages from a laptop.
Observed behavior: Three extra pages print after every document containing text like 'Content-Length: 179', 'Content-Type: application/ipp', and 'HOST: Local host' with varying characters.

Before you start

Ensure your printer is properly connected to your network or PC, and temporarily clear your print queue to prevent wasting paper while troubleshooting.

Solution 1Recommended

Update the Printer Driver and Verify Port Configuration

Reconfiguring the printer port and installing the correct manufacturer driver resolves communication errors that cause protocol data to be printed as text.

When a printer outputs raw protocol data like 'application/ipp', it means the computer is sending Internet Printing Protocol headers to a printer or port that doesn't understand them. Updating the driver and ensuring the correct port is selected will ensure the printer receives standard, printable commands.

Open Printer Settings

On your Windows 11 laptop, navigate to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.

Access Printer Properties

Click on your specific printer from the list, then select 'Printer properties'.

Check the Printer Port

Go to the 'Ports' tab. Ensure that a standard TCP/IP port or a manufacturer-specific port is checked, rather than a generic IPP port, unless specifically required by your device.

Update the Driver

Go to the 'Advanced' tab and click 'New Driver'. Alternatively, visit your printer manufacturer's official website, download the latest driver for Windows 11, and install it manually.

Update the Printer Driver and Verify Port Configuration

Why this happens: IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is used for modern network printing. If a generic driver is used, the printer may not natively parse the IPP headers, resulting in the raw HTTP data printing as text.

Solution 2

Change the Print Processor

Switching the print processor can bypass rendering issues if the default processor is misinterpreting the spooler data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my printer printing pages that say 'Content-Type: application/ipp'?

This occurs when your computer sends Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) data to a printer that does not fully support it or has an incorrect driver installed. The printer fails to process the code and prints the raw network headers instead.

Will resetting the printer fix the extra pages issue?

A simple hardware reset usually will not fix this issue because the root cause lies in the Windows print spooler, driver, or port configuration on your laptop. You must update the driver and correct the port settings.

Can a generic printer driver cause extra code pages?

Yes. Using a generic or outdated driver can cause communication mismatches. The generic driver might try to utilize IPP features that the physical printer cannot interpret, leading to raw text being printed. Always install the specific driver from the manufacturer's website.

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