Can't connect printer to Pavilion Slimline 450 (It's a refurb)

[LDJackson]

I just bought this computer refurbished.  I have a Canon printer that is WiFi, but it requires initial connection through a printer port.  I cannot locate this port on the computer.  Any suggestions?

[banhien]

Hi,

What is your Slimline 450, must be 450-xxx for example

      http://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c04693510

What is your printer ? How do you connect it now ? Do you still keep the CD which came with your printer ?

Regards.

[LDJackson]

It's a 450-a30.  I have a Canon MX410 WiFi printer that requires a wired connection for initial setup.  I have had this printer for about 5 years and always had a printer port ... until now.  You ask how I connect it now?...That's what I'm asking.  How can it connect through the cable for the initial setup?  And, no, I no longer have the CD.  There are USB ports galore, but no printer port.

[banhien]

Hi,

Canon MX410 is not an HP product. Please download software and drivers from the following link and install to your computer:

    https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/support-inkjet-printer/mx...

My WiFi Canon printer won't need to connect to any wired connection to setup.

Otherwise, please try

   https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Wireless-Networking/Why-won-t-my-Pixma-MX410-work-wirelessly-Blue...

Regards.

[LDJackson]

I downloaded as you suggested.  The first thing that came up was "connect a cable".  Obviously, I had to cancel the process.  Now...is there an accessory that can accept a printer cable?  WHY IS THERE NO PRINTER PORT???

[banhien]

Hi,

Printer only has

Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
PictBridge (Cable not included)
Bluetooth® v2.0 (Optional)

I don't think you need ANY printer port except USB. Your computer has all standard USB ports. Do you use wireless router to connect ? Have you tried USB cable ?

The following option is for HP printers. This may work with your printer otherwise you need to contact Canon to get a right port for Canon printers

       http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Inkjet-Printing/How-do-you-designate-the-correct-port-for-wireless-prin...

Regards.

[LDJackson]

The PRINTER already has the port.  It's your COMPUTER that doesn't!!!!!!  Even if it WAS my old HP printer, it would still need to have a connection port (square, NOT USB) to run!!!   This thing has 6 USB ports that are absolutely useless for a printer.  

[banhien · Accepted solution]

Hi,

As mentioned above, the printer ONLY has

Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
PictBridge (Cable not included)
Bluetooth® v2.0 (Optional)

I don't know what is the sqaure port because it is NOT an HP printer. The specs also says:

     PictBridge (Cable not included)

Again, it is not an HP printer but normal computers DO NOT have PicBridge port. I used to use PicBridge to print but Diretly from a camera, not from computers. Again, please contact Canon.

Regards.

[LDJackson]

Sir, I owe you a HUGE apology!  I have so many cords running from my Pavilion P6 (no longer works), that I found I followed the wrong one to the printer.  Again, I'm so sorry.  Thank you so much for your patience with me.  I now have my printer working again.

[banhien]

Hi,

Many thanks for posting back information.

Regards.