Canon PIXMA MP970 series Quick Start Manual page 148

Cannot connect to the machine (the machine is not
detected)
Problem
I
Possible Cause and Measures
The machine is not detected
No printer is detected after the network
settings are changed
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• Make sure that the machine is turned on.
• Firewall function provided by security software may prevent proper setup or
communication over a network. When setting up the machine to be used
over a network, disable any firewall function provided by security software
during the setup.
If the firewall function is turned on in Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or
earlier, a message asking whether to turn the firewall function off is displayed
during setup. If it is displayed, click Yes to tum it off. The firewall function is
turned back on automatically after setup is complete.
For information on how to confirm Windows XP Service Pack versions, refer
to "Checking Information about the Network" in "Troubles When Using the
Machine over Network" in "Troubleshooting" of the User's Guide on-screen
manual.
Wait until the IP address is assigned to the computer.
Search for the machine again after confirming a valid IP address is assigned to
the computer.