Selecting The Method Of Connecting To Your Computer - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 Setup Manual

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Selecting the Method of Connecting to Your Computer

When something like the following is displayed on the touch screen, select the connection method.
Wired LAN connection
1
Select Wired LAN connection.
Check the message about the
connection method and select Yes if
there are no problems.
●
A message prompting you to connect
the LAN cable appears.
2
Use the LAN cable to connect the
wired LAN connector on the rear of
the printer to the hub port.
3
Select OK and proceed to "Installing
the Software on Your Computer" (p. 11).
The printer starts charging the ink for the first time* and adjusting the print head. This takes around 25 minutes. Do not open the covers of the
printer or turn the power off during this time.
* Charges ink between the ink tank and print head and performs cleaning to keep the printer in optimal condition. This may cause the remaining ink indicator and maintenance cartridge capacity indicator
to drop some amount. Since the included starter ink tanks are for initial installation, it is recommended that you purchase replacement ink tanks quickly.
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings on the Printer Touch Screen
1
Check that the following screen
appears and select Yes.
Note
● If any of Checking the nozzle,
Preparing the ink system, or
Cleaning... is displayed, the printer initial
settings are not finished. Wait until the
above screen appears.
Connect the printer to the network using a LAN cable.
Connect the printer to the network wirelessly without using a LAN cable.
Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
Select this such as when connecting using a fixed IP address. The connection settings and software
installation will need to be performed separately. Start the settings from the touch screen of the printer.
Wi-Fi connection
1
Select Wi-Fi connection. Check
the message about the connection
method and select Yes if there are
no problems.
●
A message prompting you to set up Wi-
Fi connection appears.
2
Select Yes and proceed to "Installing
the Software on Your Computer" (p. 11).
●
To configure the settings from the
printer, select No and proceed to
"Configuring Wi-Fi Settings on the
Printer Touch Screen" (column below).
For Wi-Fi connection
2
Check that the following screen
appears and select Yes.
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USB connection
1
Select USB connection. Check the
message about the connection
method and select Yes if there are
no problems.
●
Do not connect the USB cable yet.
2
Select OK and proceed to "Installing
the Software on Your Computer" (p. 11).
3
Configure the settings by following
the instructions on the screen.
●
When the home screen appears and
(network) appears, the Wi-Fi settings are
complete.
4
Proceed to "Installing the Software
on Your Computer" (p. 11).