Symptoms
If the position property is set to absolute or relative when you print webpages in Internet Explorer 11, several additional blank pages may be printed.
Resolution
To fix this issue, install the most recent cumulative security update for Internet Explorer. To do this, go to Microsoft Update. Additionally, see the technical information about the most recent cumulative security update for Internet Explorer. Note This update was first included in the MS16-009: Security update for Internet Explorer: February 9, 2016.
Status
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
References
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