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Installing Your Multifunction
to Your Network for the First Time
PIXMA MP990 / PIXMA MP640 / PIXMA MP560
Windows OS
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Preparing to Connect My Multifunction
To My Network
Network Requirements
Before connecting the machine to the network, make sure that configuration of the computer and access point or router is
complete, and that the computer is connected to the network.
Notes on Network 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.
•
The machine cannot be used over a wireless and wired connection at the same time.
Wireless Connection
Connect to your network environment over a wireless connection.
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Preparing to Connect My Multifunction
To My Network
An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct
connection to the computer over a wireless connection
without using an access point, is not supported.
Be sure to prepare an access point.
Important Information You Need Before Adding Your Multifunction
The following information is required to connect to your access point or router.
• Access Point Name/Network Name:
Also referred to as SSID. A name to identify the specific access point.
• Network Key:
Also referred to as encryption key, WEP key or WPA/WPA2 passphrase, Pre-Shared key.
A password is required to prevent unauthorized access to communication.
Check your access point or router for the following information, and then write it down.
NOTE: For details on how to check the following information, refer to the manual of your access point or router, or contact its manufacturer.
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Adding Your Multifunction to Your Network
Adding Your Multifunction to Your Network
Step One
Step Two
Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel* (A) to select Settings, and
then press the OK button.
Select Device settings, then press the OK button.
*Easy-Scroll Wheel location varies according to model.
MP640 pictured in examples below.
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Adding Your Multifunction to Your Network
Step Three
Step Four
Select Yes, then press the OK button.
Select Change wireless / wired, then press the OK button.
When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp**
(B) lights blue.
**Wi-Fi lamp location varies according to model.
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Adding Your Multifunction to Your Network
Step Five
Step SIx
Select the access point name you wrote down,
then press the OK button.
When one of the following screens is displayed, enter the network
key you wrote down, then press the OK button.
If the following screen is not displayed, go to Step Eight.
Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel to select the character. Use the
to move the cursor to the right.
button
NOTE: If you are living in an apartment, nearby access
points in use may be detected.
IMPORTANT: Enter upper and lower case letters of the alphabet
correctly.
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Adding Your Multifunction to Your Network
Step Seven
Step Eight
Make sure that the network key is correct, and
then press the OK button.
When the completion screen appears, press the OK button, then
press the HOME*** button (C).
***HOME button location varies depending on model.
The standby screen returns.
NOTE: If Failed to connect to the access point. appears, press the OK
button, make sure that the network key is correct, then enter it again. If a
connection still cannot be established, refer to the printed manual: Network
Setup Troubleshooting.
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Adding Your Multifunction to Your Network
Confirm Connection Status
Step One
Step Two
Press the HOME*** button (A), select Settings using the
Easy-Scroll Wheel (B), and then press the OK button.
Select Device settings, and then press the OK button.
***HOME button location varies depending on model.
IMPORTANT: Confirm connection status after installing
the machine in the target location.
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Adding Your Multifunction to Your Network
Step Three
Step Four
Select LAN settings, and then press the OK button.
Select Confirm LAN settings, then press the OK button.
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Adding Your Multifunction to Your Network
Step Five
Select Wireless LAN setting list, then press the OK button.
Make sure that Connection is set to Active, and then press the HOME button.
It may take a while before the connection is complete. In this case, press the Back* button (C) and wait for about a minute, then
display the Wireless LAN setting list screen again.
*Back button location varies depending on model.
NOTE:
• If the communication status does not improve, make sure of the following.
• The machine and network device are turned on.
• There is no obstacle between the machine and access point, and wireless communication is possible.
• There is no microwave, refrigerator or any other object that may cause radio interference nearby.
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Downloading and Installing the Drivers
Downloading the Driver
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 applications
to be installed.)
Step Two
Step One
Select your operating system in the Select OS dropdown
menu.
Go to the Drivers & Software for your model
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Downloading and Installing the Drivers
Step Three
In the Drivers section, click the Download icon
for the MP Driver
*Name varies by model
example: MP990
* The file name turns red when the mouse pointer is on the file name
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Downloading and Installing the Drivers
Step Four
On the next screen, read the information and instructions and click I Agree - Begin Download
Select [Save] or [Run]. If [Run] is selected, the file will be automatically installed
If [Save] is selected, once the file has been downloaded, double-click it to begin the installation process
IMPORTANT:
• Quit all running applications before installation.
• Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).
• Do not switch users during the installation process.
• Internet connection may be required during the installation. Connection fees apply.
• It may be necessary to restart your computer during the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions. The
installation resumes once your computer has restarted.
If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a warning message may appear that Canon software is attempting
to access the network. If such a warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
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Downloading and Installing the Drivers
Installing the Driver
NOTE: If a User Account Control screen appears, click Continue or Yes (depending on Windows version) to continue.
NOTE: If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue or Yes.
Step One
Step Two
Click Next on the Welcome screen.
Select your place of residence and click Next.
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Downloading and Installing the Drivers
Step Three
Step Four
Click Yes for the License Agreement.
Installation proceeds
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Downloading and Installing the Drivers
Step Four
Step Five
Select Use the Printer on network on the Connection
method screen, and then click Next.
After searching for printers, the Detected Printers List appears.
Verify your printer is detected and click Next.
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Downloading and Installing the Drivers
Step Seven
Step Six
When the Connection Performance Measurement dialog box
appears, click Next.
Setup will install the driver components. After
completion, click Next on the Setup Completion screen.
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Downloading and Installing the Drivers
Step Eight
If the following window appears, click OK to restart or Cancel to
restart later
Confirm the measurement results, and then click Finish.
Ensure that
is displayed in Connection Performance between the Printer and the
Access Point.
• If an icon other than
appears, improve the communication status by referring to
the displayed message or the help file, then click Remeasurement.
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