I've been facing a frustrating scenario with a bulky printer that can print and scan, and I've got it set up with an IP that I can ping. However, when I try to add the printer to my system, it asks for a WPS PIN. I'm curious how others handle situations like this, especially since I don't have access to any storage for drivers or software for the printer. It's been a while since I've dealt with a printer setup like this—almost a decade, in fact—and I'm wondering if I'm missing a step or if there's a better way to approach this.
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It sounds like you're tackling a typical printer issue. I found that moving away from those small devices is often worthwhile; large managed multifunction printers can save a lot of hassle and time. In my work, we decentralized that responsibility, which simplified things for everyone. But on the technical side, have you tried getting the WPS PIN from the printer's display or manual? Sometimes it can provide that info right there.
Honestly, I've had my share of printer woes, and they can be a real pain. I've found that using a local desktop to share the drivers often helps. Also, if there's any available control on the printer to manage the WPS settings, you might want to explore that. Switching to a wired connection can save you a lot of headaches too.
Without knowing the specific printer model, it's tough to give precise advice. Have you tried reconfiguring the printer? It should still be reachable on the network if you can ping it. Just a heads-up, poor WiFi connections can mess things up. Sometimes hard wiring it can make the setup go smoother.
Are you trying to add the printer through Windows' print management? If the printer requires a WPS PIN, it might need to connect directly to the network first. Could you check if there's an option in the printer settings to disable WPS? Also, double-check that the IP isn't assigned to another device on your network.
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