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Wireless LAN connection of your printer to an access point

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Issue

Before connecting this printer to the network, confirm the following two items, (A) and (B).

(A) Access point or router (supporting IEEE802.11b/g/n)

An access point or router is a relay device which connects not only the Internet and network devices such as a computer or printer, but also one network device to another.

So, your access point or router must be properly set before you go to the next setup step.

(B) The computer to be used with the printer must be connected to the network.

In order to confirm whether the computer to be used with the printer is connected to the network, try to browse the Internet website from the computer.

Caution

- If you do not know how to set up the router / access point or the Internet, please refer to:

Regarding the setup method and the functions of the access point or the router, refer to the instruction manual for the access point or the router you are using, or contact each manufacturer.
Regarding the setup method of the computer, refer to the instruction manual for the computer you are using, or contact its manufacturer.

Cause and solution

To use the printer in wireless connection, select the setup method first.

Cause and solution

Standard setup connection

In most cases, you can use the printer in wireless connection using this setup method.

The environment necessary for the wireless connection

Before connecting this printer to the network, confirm the following two items, (A) and (B).

(A) Access point or router (supporting IEEE802.11b/g/n)

An access point or router is a relay device which connects not only the Internet and network devices such as a computer or printer, but also one network device to another.

So, your access point or router must be properly set before you go to the next setup step.

(B) The computer to be used with the printer must be connected to the network.

In order to confirm whether the computer to be used with the printer is connected to the network, try to browse the Internet website from the computer.

Caution

- If you do not know how to set up the router / access point or the Internet, please refer to:

Regarding the setup method and the functions of the access point or the router, refer to the instruction manual for the access point or the router you are using, or contact each manufacturer.
Regarding the setup method of the computer, refer to the instruction manual for the computer you are using, or contact its manufacturer.

1. Prepare for the "Cableless setup"

Before Starting Wireless Connection Setup

Caution

Make sure that the printer is turned on.

1. Confirm that the following screen is displayed.

Caution

If another screen is displayed, press the Setup button (A) on the printer.

2. Press the [Setup] button.

3. Use the or button (B) to select [Wireless LAN setup].

Press the [OK] button.

4. Select [Other setup].

Press the [OK] button.

5. Select [Cableless setup].

Press the [OK] button.

Now, the printer is ready for wireless LAN connection in the "Cableless setup" method.

The printer is not yet connected to an access point. To complete the connection, you need to install the software.

Install the software.

2. Install the Software (Windows)

Caution

Quit all applications before installation.
Log on using an administrator account.

Caution

If the computer is equipped with a CD-ROM drive, you can use CD-ROM for installation.

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

If the CD-ROM does not autorun:

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

Go to Step 5 and follow the instructions.

1. Visit http://canon.com/ijsetup/.

2. Select your region, printer name, and computer OS.

3. In the Product Setup section, click Download. The setup file will be downloaded.

4. Double-click the downloaded .exe file.

The setup will start automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

5. Click [ Next ].

6. Click [ Wireless LAN Connection ].

7. Click [ Access Point Connection (recommended) ].

8. Click [ Next ].

9. Click [ Cableless setup ].

Caution

When the .NET Framework screen appears, click [Yes].

10. 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.

11. When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, click [ Complete ].

12. 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 printing, click [ Next ].

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

13. Click [ Exit ] to complete the installation.

The wireless LAN connection of your printer to the access point in the "Cableless setup" method is completed.

2. Install the Software (Mac OS X)

Caution

Quit all applications before installation.

1. Visit http://canon.com/ijsetup/.

2. Select your region, printer name, and computer OS.

3. In the Product Setup section, click [ Download ]. The setup file will be downloaded.

4. Double-click the downloaded .dmg file.

5. Double-click the [ Setup ] icon.

6. Click [ Next ].

7. In the subsequent screen, enter the administrator name and password. Then click [ Install Helper ].

8. Click [ Next ].

9. Click [ Wireless LAN Connection ].

10. Click [ Access Point Connection (recommended) ].

11. Click [ Next ].

12. Click [ Cableless setup ].

13. Click [ Next ].

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

14. Click [ Add Printer ].

Caution

The alphanumeric characters after "Canon xxx series" is the machine’s Bonjour service name or MAC address.
If the machine is not detected, make sure of the following.

- The machine is turned on.

- The firewall function of any security software is turned off.

- The computer is connected to the access point.

15. Select [ Canon xxx series Canon IJ Network ] and click [ Add ].

Caution

If you will be installing the Canon printer driver on Mac OS X and using the printer through a network connection, you can select [ Bonjour ] or [ Canon IJ Network ] in the [Add Printer] dialog.

If [ Bonjour ] is selected, remaining ink level messages may differ from those indicated by [ Canon IJ Network ].

Canon recommends you to use [Canon IJ Network] for printing.

16. Click [ Next ].

17. 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 printing, click [ Next ].

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

18. Click [ Exit ] to complete the installation.

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

The wireless LAN connection of your printer to the access point in the "Cableless setup" method is completed.

Wireless LAN connection of your printer to an access point in the "Cableless setup" method

Cause and solution

WPS connection

When the access point or the router you are using supports the WPS function, you can use this setup method to connect the printer in a wireless connection.

Confirm that the access point or the router you are using has the WPS button.

Caution

There is the WPS mark on the access point or the router you are using if it supports the WPS function.

Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Before Starting Wireless Connection Setup

Caution

Make sure that the printer is turned on.

1. Confirm that the following screen is displayed.

Caution

If another screen is displayed, press the Setup button (A) on the printer.

2. Press the [Setup] button.

3. Use the or button (B) to select [Wireless LAN setup].

Press the [OK] button.

4.

When the screen left above is displayed, go to the step 5.

When the screen right above is displayed, go to the step 6.

5. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.

-⋗ Go to 8.

6. Select [WPS (Push button)].

Press the [OK] button.

7. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.

Caution

For details on pressing the WPS button, refer to the access point manual.

8. Press the OK button on the printer within 2 minutes.

Caution

If a different screen appears, see "If an Error Screen Appears" below in this page and follow the instructions there.

9. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.

Press the [Setup] button.

When connection is complete, [Wi-Fi] appears at the right of the screen.

Caution

If a different screen appears, see "If an Error Screen Appears" below in this page and follow the instructions there.

The wireless LAN setup using WPS is completed.

Install the software.

-⋗ [ How to install the software from the Setup CD or from the Setup & Manual site (wireless LAN connection) ]

If an Error Screen Appears

Multiple access points detected ⋖See manual⋗ appears

The screen appears when connections are being attempted from multiple access points simultaneously. Wait for a while, then configure WPS settings again. Press the WPS button on only one access point.

Failed to connect ⋖See manual⋗ appears

The screen appears when an error occurs.

Check the access point settings, then configure WPS settings again.

Timeout error ⋖See manual⋗ appears

The screen appears when WPS setup was not completed within a specified time.

Is the network device (router, etc.) turned on? If the network device is already turned on, turn it off, then turn it back on.

Wireless LAN connection of your printer to an access point using WPS
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