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

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Wireless Setup

Before Configuring Wireless Settings

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.

- Notes on Wireless Connection

The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your system environment. For details, refer to your device’s instruction manual or contact its manufacturer.
Check if your device supports IEEE802.11n/g/b.
In an office setup, consult your network administrator.
If you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures, there is a risk of disclosing data such as your personal information to a third party.
The machine cannot be used over a wireless and wired connection at the same time.
If an error message appears or if you have trouble with the network connection, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.
When using a router, connect the machine and computer to the LAN side (same network segment).

Caution

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

Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows Connect Now)

Caution

The machine supports "WCN-UFD".

Canon assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of data stored on your USB flash drive regardless of the cause even within the warranty period.
Operation may not be guaranteed depending on your USB flash drive. USB flash drives with security enabled may not be used.

Windows 7 -⋗ Go to 1-A

Windows Vista -⋗ Go to 1-B

- 1-A Windows 7

(1) Click Start ⋗ Control Panel ⋗ View network status and tasks ⋗ Manage wireless networks.

(2) Select the network name (SSID) and right-click it, then select Properties.

(3) Select Copy this network profile to a USB flash drive.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings on the computer.

(4) Go to 2.

- 1-B Windows Vista

(1) From the Start menu of the Windows side, select Network, then click Add a wireless device on the menu.

(2) Click I want to add a wireless device or computer that is not on the list, using a USB flash drive.

(3) Click Add the device or computer using a USB flash drive.

(4) Select the network name (SSID), then click Next.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings on the computer.

(5) Go to 2.

2.

(1) Press the Setup button (A), select Wireless LAN setup, then press the OK button.

(2) Select Other setup, then press the OK button.

(3) Select WCN, then press the OK button.

(4) Connect the USB flash drive to the Direct Print Port (USB connector) (B) on the front right of the machine, then press the OK button.

(5) When Wireless LAN settings completed. screen is displayed, press the OK button and eject the USB flash drive.

Install the Software (Network Connection)

To use the machine by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the computer’s hard disk. The installation process takes about 20 minutes. (The installation time varies depending on the computer environment or the number of application software to be installed.)

Caution

Quit all applications before installation.
Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).
If the firewall function of your security software displays a warning message, set the security software to always allow access.

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.

1.

Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

the setup program starts automatically.

Caution

If the program does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon in Computer or My Computer, then doubleclick MSETUP4.EXE.

2. Windows 7/Windows Vista

Windows XP -⋗ 3

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.

3.

Select your place of residence, then click Next.

Caution

If the Select Language screen appears, select a language, then click Next.

4.

Select a country or region, then click Next.

5.

Click Easy Install.

The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed.

Caution

If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install.

6.

Click Install.

7.

Select Use the printer with wireless LAN connection, then click Next.

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

8.

When the Printer Detection screen appears, click Next.

Caution

If the Printer Connection screen appears instead of the screen above, the connection method is not correctly selected in 7.

- Click Cancel and start again from 5, then select the connection method, which you select in 7.

9.

When the Detected Printers List dialog box appears, select Canon xxx series, then click Next.

Caution

If the Check Printer Settings dialog box is displayed or the machine is not displayed in the Detected Printers List dialog box, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.

10.

When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, click Complete.

Install the Software (Information)

1.

Click Next.

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

- Important Information for the Installation

If the serial number is not displayed on the registration screen, input the number found inside the machine.

Caution

If the power is on, the FINE Cartridge Holder will move when the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) is opened.

Caution

The User Registration screen will only be displayed when Europe, Middle East, Africa is selected on the Select Your Place of Residence screen.

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.)

2.

Click Exit to complete the installation.

3.

Solution Menu EX starts.

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

Caution

The buttons displayed on Solution Menu EX may vary depending on the country or region of purchase.

Using the Machine from Additional Computers

Now that the machine is setup on your wireless/wired 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 7 and Windows Vista SP1 or later, the XPS Printer Driver can be installed additionally. To install, perform from 1 in " Install the Software (Network Connection)". Click Custom Install in 5, then select XPS Printer Driver in the Custom Install screen.

Use from Additional Computers

If the machine is already connected to a wireless/wired connection, it can be used from additional computers on the same network.

To use from additional computers

1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer from which you want to use the machine.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

Other settings are not required.

(A) Computer from which the machine can be used currently

(B) Additional computers on the same network

It enables the computer to use the machine.

For details on the software installation procedure, refer to [ How to perform the wireless LAN setup so that other computers can share the same printer (Windows) ].

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