diff --git a/octoprint_bambu_printer/printer/bambu_virtual_printer.py b/octoprint_bambu_printer/printer/bambu_virtual_printer.py
index 06a0e5d..60f3c0c 100644
--- a/octoprint_bambu_printer/printer/bambu_virtual_printer.py
+++ b/octoprint_bambu_printer/printer/bambu_virtual_printer.py
@@ -685,7 +685,7 @@ class BambuVirtualPrinter:
         self._state_change_queue.join()
 
     def _printer_worker(self):
-        self._create_client_connection_async()
+        # self._create_client_connection_async()
         self.sendIO("Printer connection complete")
         while self._running:
             try:
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 60e0bc3..ddd43c6 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ plugin_package = "octoprint_bambu_printer"
 plugin_name = "OctoPrint-BambuPrinter"
 
 # The plugin's version. Can be overwritten within OctoPrint's internal data via __plugin_version__ in the plugin module
-plugin_version = "0.1.8rc3"
+plugin_version = "0.1.8rc4"
 
 # The plugin's description. Can be overwritten within OctoPrint's internal data via __plugin_description__ in the plugin
 # module