(Micro) SD Card Locked

[BOAC]

Trying to read and format a micro SD card in an adapter in my Canon Printer (wireless), but getting the 'write protect' error.

Slider is unlocked
Taped over the 'notch'
Still the same

Is there a reg setting to tell the printer slot to ignore this?

[le Pingouin]

Seems the printer itself can be set so the card is write protected, probably a good idea as a default setting to prevent tears.

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[BOAC]

Merci, Le P! I had not seen that setting. Interestingly once I had changed to 'Read/write on LAN' (Wireless connection) it changed the message to 'Windows cannot complete this operation'. By changing the setting to 'Read/write on USB' (still wireless LAN printer) it worked.:confused:

Computers, huh!?

[le Pingouin]

Certainly enough to leave you shaking your head I'm sure. Nice one!