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Could not create a port due to an error.Try to intall again.....

malibo — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:02:49 GMT

Hi guys ;

when i install my printer on wi-fi i see this error (Error message: Could not create a port due to an error.Try to intall again.). Please help me, how can i fix it? I use windows 10 64 bit

Re: Could not create a port due to an error.Try to intall again.....

Tiffany — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:59:32 GMT

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Re: Could not create a port due to an error.Try to intall again.....

malibo — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:25:13 GMT

I use canon mf8080cw.

Re: Could not create a port due to an error.Try to intall again.....

Audrey — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 19:07:51 GMT

Hi Malibo,

1. Set up printer on wireless network
https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART111760&actp=search&viewlocale=en_US&searchid=1601405426870

Press (Menu).

Select <Network Settings> with [^ ] or [ V ], and then press [OK].

Select <Select Wired/Wireless LAN> using [^ ] or [ V ], and then press [OK].

When wireless LAN is set, <Wireless LAN Settings> is not grayed out.

Select <Wireless LAN> using [^ ] or [ V ], and then press [OK].

Turn the machine OFF when the following screen disappears.

Turn OFF the machine and wait for at least 10 seconds before turning it back ON.

2. Close any anti virus program running in the background. If this can not be done, open the anti virus program and set it up to allow the MF8080cw to install.

3. Please download and install current driver on the Canon Drivers & Download website by clicking HERE.

4. If the issue continues, try running the install "As Administrator."

If you continue to have difficulties, please contact our support group using the following link:

http://Canon.us/ContactLI

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Re: Could not create a port due to an error.Try to intall again.....

Mack023 — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 08:38:26 GMT

Oh no, that "Printer port in use" error is super frustrating when you just want to print something! It's like your computer and printer are having a little disagreement about who gets to talk on the phone line.

Usually, this message pops up because another program or process on your computer is currently trying to use the same communication channel (the "port") that your printer needs.

Sometimes, the easiest thing to try is just restarting your computer and your printer. It sounds simple, but it can often clear out whatever was hogging the port. Think of it like telling everyone to hang up so the printer can make its important call.

If that doesn't work, it could be that a print job got stuck in the queue. You can check this by searching for "Print Management" in the Start menu and opening it. Look for your printer in the list and see if there are any documents stuck in the "Jobs" section. If there are, try right-clicking on them and canceling them.

Another possibility is that the printer driver is having a moment. You could try reinstalling the printer driver. First, uninstall your printer by going to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, clicking on your printer, and then clicking "Remove device." After that, head to the printer manufacturer's website, download the latest driver for your Windows version, and install it.

If you are getting frustration after trying these solutions, you can follow for more details instruction below.

https://thegeekpage.com/printer-port-in-use/