Why does FinishLynx say "Waiting for printer connection" when it starts?
A known Windows 11 printing issue that makes FinishLynx slow to open. Apply the Windows 11 print fix first, then remove printers you no longer use.
This comes from a known Windows 11 printing issue, and it can make FinishLynx very slow to open. Apply the Windows 11 print fix first, then remove printers you no longer use.
The steps are in Slow start or printer warning in Troubleshoot. Apply the same fix to every Windows 11 computer on the timing network, even ones that aren't used for printing: it also stops cameras dropping.
Goes deeper
- Slow start or printer warning — Troubleshoot · Software · FinishLynx · Install and computer setup
Related questions
- What are the minimum computer requirements for a laptop to run the FinishLynx software? — Any Windows computer from the last ten years or so. Windows only, no Mac, iPad or Chromebook; more RAM and storage help with large events.
- My camera keeps dropping out (going red) during a meet. Why? — The camera lost its connection to FinishLynx. First make sure only one FinishLynx is looking for cameras and apply the Windows 11 print fix on every Windows 11 computer, then read the BOOT light.