06-13-2024
06:55 PM
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06-13-2024
06:55 PM
by
SamanthaW
Hi everyone!
I'm hoping you can help me. I have a ImageClass MF242dw printer. It has been stuck in **Downloading Mode** for about 9-10 months. I have unplugged it, I have pressed stop, I have pressed clear and reset. I have tried everything to get it cleared and nothing works. I am at a loss as to how to fix this. Does anyone have any advice or run into this problem and got it fixed?
Thank you in advance,
Sophia
06-13-2024 08:47 PM - edited 06-13-2024 08:52 PM
Greetings,
There aren't many things the printer can download. Firmware and maybe apps for the webserver.
I'm curious to know what put the printer into this state in the first place. I suspect it might have been a firmware update?
Try connecting the printer using a ethernet cable directly to your network or router. Then power cycle again.
If this doesn't help, since the device has not responded to power cycle or reset, I'd contact Canon support. The printer has a 1yr warranty.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
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06-13-2024 08:57 PM
Thank you Rick! I don't know. I went to print something one day and it went into this mode. It is a Wireless/ Bluetooth enabled printer. I am at a loss.. 😞 I have an HP Printer as well and I can't get it to work now either. It ridiculous!
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