topic Re: physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150 in Mobile & Compact Printers

physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150

Cyberdoog — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:47:10 GMT

I need to physically remove the wireless interface from the Canon PIXMA TR150 printer and use wired USB connection only. I know I can disable it in the user interface but that won't suffice. Has anyone ever tried to take one of these apart? Is there a service manual someone could send me on how to disassemble one of these units so that I may permanently disable wifi function? Thanks

Re: physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150

normadel — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:56:06 GMT

1. Why do you want to "remove" the wireless interface? Why isn't disabling it enough?

2. The wireless interface is undoubtedly NOT a discrete component you can remove. It most likely is integral in the motherboard of the printer.

Re: physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150

Cyberdoog — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:34:50 GMT

1. noyb

2. undoubtedly?, likely? sounds like you don't really know. did you ever take one of these apart to verify? if not please do not reply again

Re: physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150

normadel — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:44:10 GMT

How rude. Good luck.

Re: physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150

Mike — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 02:01:30 GMT

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Re: physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150

shadowsports — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:29:10 GMT

He's going to need more than luck. The wireless interface cannot be physically removed without damaging the device.

The printer is not designed to be disassembled, changed or physically modified. Canon does not recommend or support this. It also voids the warranty. I have a feeling I know why this is being asked, but its not supported regardless.

Re: physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150

Cyberdoog — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:21:13 GMT

I apologize. You are right, I was rude, and am very frustrated that we as consumers have allowed ourselves to become so vulnerable to cyberattacks with no apparent solution. Currently there are no wired (non-wireless) compact printers available on the market.

The answer to your first question follows....

We hijacked 28,000 unsecured printers to raise awareness of printer security issues (cybernews.com)

Re: physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150

Cyberdoog — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:35:25 GMT

Perfect...

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Re: physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150

Stephen — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:45:15 GMT

Hi. I'm not a tech; however, the article you've referenced specifies UNSECURED printers are at risk. Not to disable the WiFi. You want to change the default password. You'll find instructions for that HERE.

I hope this helps, but if you need additional help, let us know!

Re: physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150

Cyberdoog — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:00:26 GMT

I need to physically remove the wireless interface from the Canon PIXMA TR150 printer and use wired USB connection only.

Re: physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150

Cyberdoog — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:08:30 GMT

Yes, I need more than luck. Really hoping someone technical at Canon is monitoring these posts and can offer a real solution or someone who has intimate knowledge of the architecture may offer a solution. Warranty does not matter.

Re: physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150

normadel — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:24:21 GMT

There are numerous wired ethernet - to-USB adapters available for wireless-only printers. Look on Amazon.

Yes, wifi-only printers are stupid. I would never buy one. Nor would I buy a printer I can't put on my network to share it.I have a Pixma MG 5420 wifi and USB only that I got for free and it'd be more reliable if it could use a wired connection.

Expecting a printer manufacturer to encourage you to hack their hardware (if even possible) is asking too much, don't you think?

Re: physically disable wifi function on PIXMA TR150

JNWLeidos — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:21:35 GMT

Cyberdoog - did you ever get a good answer on this?
I got the same kind of online response for the HP OfficeJet 200 "it can't be done", but turned out it was a socketed wifi card in that case.

To others - there are situations were the printer cost doesn't matter, the warrantee doesn't matter, and the software/firmware settings do not matter... the WIFI _can_not_be_present (not just turned off). Its our job to ensure that, and beyond that "why" doesn't matter either.

We're looking to switch to the Canon PIXMA TR150, but this question is a make/break issue for us.