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How to perform the wireless LAN setup using WCN connection (Windows)

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Wireless Setup

Caution

Make sure that the computer and access point or router are connected.

After confirming the connection, perform the following instructions to add (connect) the machine to the network.

A: Internet

B: Access point or wireless router, etc.

Caution

An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct connection to the computer over a wireless connection without an access point, is not supported. Be sure to prepare an access point.

Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows Connect Now)

Caution

Quit all applications before installation.
Log on using an administrator account.
Internet connection may be required during the installation. Connection fees apply.

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer.

Caution

If the USB cable is already connected, unplug it. If a message appears on the computer, click Cancel.

2. Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Yes or Continue on the User Account Control dialog box.

If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click Yes or Continue.

Caution

If the CD-ROM does not autorun:

Double-click (My) Computer ⋗ CDROM icon ⋗ MSETUP4.EXE.

3. Click Next.

4. Click Wireless Connection.

5. Click Connect to the network.

Follow the instruction and go to step 6.

Caution

If an error message is displayed, see "Troubleshooting" at the right.

6. Click Other Methods.

7. Click here.

8. Follow the instruction until the screen below is displayed.

Network connection setting is complete.

Click Next.

9. Select your place of residence, then click Next.

10. Select a country or region, then click Next.

Install the Software (Information)

Let’s perform the software installation.

1. Click Next.

Caution

Easy-WebPrint EX

Easy-WebPrint EX is Web print software that is installed on the computer when installing the supplied software. Internet Explorer 7 or later (Windows) is required to use this software. An Internet connection is required for installation.

Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.

2. When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, click Complete.

3. Click Next.

- Important Information for the Installation

If the Extended Survey Program screen appears

If you can agree to Extended Survey Program, click Agree.

If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed.

(This has no effect on the machine's functionality.)

When the [Test Print] window is displayed

Test printing will be performed to check the printer's operation.

Load plain paper into the printer and click [Execute].

After test printin, click [Next].

To skip test printing, click [Next] instead of [Execute].

4. Click Exit to complete the installation.

Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.

5. Quick Menu starts.

The end of the procedure of the wireless LAN setup.

Using the Machine from Additional Computers

Now that the machine is setup on your wireless connection, you can install the software and drivers on additional computers on the same network. Additional settings are not required.

Installing the XPS Printer Driver

In Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista SP1 or later, the XPS Printer Driver can be installed additionally.

In order to perform the installation, select [XPS Driver] in the step 1 of [Install the Software (Information)].

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