Infrared Printer Is Not Detected by Infrared Port (228379)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q228379

SYMPTOMS

The Canon BJC-80 Plug and Play infrared printer is not detected automatically through an infrared port.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because this printer does not announce itself as a Plug and Play device using Infrared Data Association (IrDA) conventions.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, use Print Manager to manually install the Canon BJC-80 Plug and Play infrared printer.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 2000.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/11/2003
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbprb kbprint KB228379
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