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Beartracks

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4. Seems the PC was pointing to the wrong printer port.

Reply to Beartracks (Original post)

Sat Mar 29, 2025, 10:48 PM

Mar 29

Found my answer!

"Confirm that the printer is set to the proper port. ... Network-connected Canon printers should be set to CNBJNP under Port and Canon BJ Network Port under Description."
https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/s/article/ART141941

I don't know how it got changed, but my PC was trying to print to port LPT1.

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Canon printer: blue WiFi light is on, but PC can't find printer on the network. [View all] Beartracks Mar 29 OP

Router EarthAbides Mar 29 #1

Yes. I rebooted everything: PC, router, and printer. Beartracks Mar 29 #2

I think you are on the the right track. usonian Mar 29 #3

Seems the PC was pointing to the wrong printer port. Beartracks Mar 29 #4