Canon PIXMA MX452 Network Setup Manual
Getting your multifunction back on your network after a router or network change on windows os
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- Page 1 Next >> << Previous Getting Your Multifunction Back On Your Network After A Router Or Network Change PIXMA MX452 Windows OS...
- Page 2 << Previous Next >> If any of the following situations exist: • You have replaced your router or access point • You want to use a different wireless network • Router settings have been changed Please complete the following steps to apply the new configuration settings to your multifunction printer.
- Page 3 << Previous Next >> Installing Your Multifunction to Your Network for the First Time PIXMA MX452 Windows OS Preparing to Connect My Multifunction to My Network Network Requirements Important Information You Need Before Adding Your Multifunction Connecting the Printer to Your Access Point Installing the Drivers and Software Downloading and Installing the Drivers Downloading & Installing Application Software...
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Page 4: Preparing To Connect My Multifunction To My Network
Preparing to Connect My Multifunction << Previous Next >> 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. - Page 5 Preparing to Connect My Multifunction << Previous Next >> 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 required to set to prevent unauthorized access to communication. Check your access point or router for the following information, and then write it down. • Wi‐Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Access Point / Router: When wireless mode is activated on the printer, it will automatically search for a WPS capable access point. If discovered, the printer’s display will notify you to press and hold down the WPS button on the access point. If a WPS capable access point is not detected, continue the install using the Standard setup procedure. • Do not connect the supplied USB cable until you are prompted to do so during the installation. NOTE: For details on how to check the following information, refer to the manual of your access point or router, or contact its manufacturer. ...
- Page 6 Connecting the Printer to Your Access Point << Previous Next >> Installing 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.) . We recommend using the Setup CD‐ROM for installation. If you do not have the CD‐ROM or want to use drivers downloaded from our web site , Click here for instructions. Step One Step Two Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD‐ On the opening screen select Start Setup Again. ROM into the CD‐ROM drive. If the program does not start automatically, double‐ click the CD‐ROM icon in Computer or My Computer. When the CD‐ROM contents appear, double‐click MSETUP4.EXE.
- Page 7 Connecting the Printer to Your Access Point <<Previous Next>> On the next screens, an interactive Setup Guide will appear on your computer screen. In most cases it will include instructions for you to perform on the printer’s operation panel. Perform these steps before proceeding to the next setup guide window. Select (click) the appropriate button on the setup guide window to go to the next step. Step Three Step Four Press the ON button on the printer to power it on and then click On the Connection Method Selection window, click Wireless Next on the setup guide. Connection.
- Page 8 Connecting the Printer to Your Access Point <<Previous Next>> Step Five Step Six On 2‐2 Printer Setup, press the Setup button (illustrated by (A)) and On 2‐1 Printer Setup, click Connect to the network. then click Next...
- Page 9 Connecting the Printer to Your Access Point <<Previous Next>> Step Seven Step Eight On 2‐3 Printer Setup, press the left or right arrow to select Device On 2‐4 Printer Setup, press the left or right arrow to select LAN settings. Press OK button and then click Next on the setup settings. Press OK button and then click Next on the setup guide. guide.
- Page 10 Connecting the Printer to Your Access Point <<Previous Next>> Step Nine IMPORTANT: On 2‐5 Printer Setup, press the left or right arrow to select Wireless When Wi‐Fi is first enabled on the printer, it will automatically LAN setup and then press the OK button. search for a Wi‐Fi Protected Setup (WPS) access point. If a WPS The Wi‐Fi light will light up blue. access point is detected, a scrolling message (like the one shown below) will appear for you to press the WPS button on your access point. If you are unsure where the WPS button is located or if your access point supports this technology, press the Stop on the printer to proceed with the install using Standard setup method. Note: The instructions in this document will install the software for wireless LAN using Standard setup. To proceed with WPS method, follow the instructions on the setup guide window of your computer screen.
- Page 11 Connecting the Printer to Your Access Point <<Previous Next>> Step Ten Step Eleven On 3‐2 Setup Procedure Selection window, click Wireless Setup Using On 3‐1 Setup Procedure Selection window, click Other Methods. the USB Cable.
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Page 12: Installing The Drivers And Software
Installing the Drivers and Software <<Previous Next>> Step Twelve Step Thirteen Click Clear All to install just the MP Drivers. If your firewall or anti‐virus software monitors access to your computer and a warning message appears, select the appropriate button to Then click Next to begin the installation. (always) allow access and to proceed with the installation. See below for a list of possible options that may appear in your firewall or anti‐virus software message window. Click Next. - Page 13 Installing the Drivers and Software <<Previous Next>> Step Fifteen Step Fourteen At Connect Cable window, connect the printer and computer with At Set Up New Printer dialog box, ensure the supplied USB cable is the USB cable. available and then click Next. Message windows will appear as your computer detects the printer.
- Page 14 Installing the Drivers and Software <<Previous Next>> Step Sixteen Step Seventeen At Confirm Connection Access Point dialog box, confirm your At Disconnect Cable window, disconnect the USB cable from the network’s name (or SSID) appears and then click Yes. printer and computer and then click Next.
- Page 15 Installing the Drivers and Software <<Previous Next>> Step Eighteen Step Nineteen At Setup Completion window, confirm your network’s SSID appears At Setup Complete, click Next. and then click Complete.
- Page 16 Installing the Drivers and Software <<Previous Next>> Step Twenty Step Twenty‐One Click on the appropriate button to proceed through the installation. When installation is complete click Exit.
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Page 17: Downloading The Driver
Downloading and Installing the Drivers << Previous Next >> 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 On the Drivers & Software page, select your computer’s Step One operating system and OS version from the drop‐down menus. Go to the Drivers & Software for your model... - Page 18 Downloading and Installing the Drivers << Previous Next >> Step Three Step Four In the Drivers section, click the link* for the MP Driver download On the next screen, read the information and instructions and click I file. Agree ‐ Begin Download *Name varies by model 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). You can get a description of the file and it’s contents by clicking • Do not switch users during the installation process. the plus sign (+) beside the file name to expand the view. • 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.
- Page 19 Downloading and Installing the Drivers << Previous Next >> 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.
- Page 20 Downloading and Installing the Drivers << Previous Next >> Step Three Step Four Click Yes for the License Agreement. On the Connection method screen select Use the printer with wireless LAN connection, then click Next. If the Please Allow All Install Wizard Processes screen appears, click Next. Installation starts. Follow any on‐screen instructions to install the software.
- Page 21 Downloading and Installing the Drivers << Previous Next >> Step Five Step Six Turn on the printer then click OK. Click Next on the Set Up New Printer window.
- Page 22 Downloading and Installing the Drivers << Previous Next >> Step Seven Note: At Connect Cable window, connect the printer and computer The USB port is located at the rear of the printer as shown with a USB cable. below. Message windows will appear as your computer detects the printer.
- Page 23 Installing the Drivers and Software <<Previous Next>> Step Eight Step Nine At Confirm Connection Access Point dialog box, confirm your At Disconnect Cable window, disconnect the USB cable from the network’s name (or SSID) appears and then click Yes. printer and computer and then click Next.
- Page 24 Installing the Drivers and Software <<Previous Next>> Completion Step Ten You will now be able to print and scan wirelessly. At Setup Completion window, confirm your network’s SSID appears and then click Complete. If you need scan software, download and install My Image Garden. Continue on to the next page for instructions to download this software.
- Page 25 Downloading and Installing Application Software << Previous Next >> In order to take advantage of your machine’s scanning capabilities, you must have scanning software installed on your computer. Canon’s My Image Garden will not only allow you to print photos saved on your computer, but it will also scan images directly into it. The latest version of this software can be downloaded from our web site. Follow the instructions below if you want to download the software from our web site. Step Two Step One On the Drivers & Software page, select your computer’s operating system and OS version from the drop‐down Go to the Drivers & Software for your model menus.
- Page 26 Downloading and Installing the Drivers << Previous Next >> Step Three Step Four In the Software section, click the link for My Image Garden On the next screen, read the information and instructions and click I download file. Agree ‐ Begin Download Once the file has been downloaded, double‐click it to begin the installation process IMPORTANT: You can get a description of the file by clicking the plus sign (+) • Quit all running applications before installation. beside the file name to expand the view. • 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.
- Page 27 <<Previous Downloading and Installing Application Software Step Five Follow any instructions that appear on the screen...