TR8520 firmware update bricked printer, will not connect wirelessly and does not have a usb port.

[Brickedprinter]

That's it. thanks, Canon. Expensive printers shouldn't be disposable.

[Danny]

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[Brickedprinter]

I went through all the knowledge base already, did everything suggested, and nothing worked. I just bought an Epson about 10 minutes ago. Done with Canon for good.

[Patrick]

Hi Canon Customer, 

I am not sure what you mean by "bricked'.  Does your PIXMA TR8520 power on?  Does an error appear on the display of your printer?

The PIXMA TR8520 does have a USB port.  It is located on the back of your printer.  It is #5 in the image below:

[Brickedprinter]

that may be where it is supposed to be, but it is not a usb port.

It went to the recyclers today.

[AlP]

Thanks! I was trying to decide whether to update. You have helped me with that decision.

[jrhoffman75]

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@Brickedprinter wrote:

that may be where it is supposed to be, but it is not a usb port.

It went to the recyclers today.

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For the benefit of others who might see this it is a USB port. It uses a printer USB cable.