| Solution | The environment necessary for the wireless connection Before connecting this printer to the network, confirm the following two items, (A) and (B).
 (A) Access point or router (supporting IEEE802.11b/g/n)
An access point or router is a relay device which connects not only the Internet and network devices such as a computer or printer, but also one network device to another.
So, your access point or router must be properly set before you go to the next setup step.
(B) The computer to be used with the printer must be connected to the network.
In order to confirm whether the computer to be used with the printer is connected to the network, try to browse the Internet website from the computer.
 Caution - If you do not know how to set up the router / access point or the Internet, please refer to:
- Regarding the setup method and the functions of the access point or the router, refer to the instruction manual for the access point or the router you are using, or contact each manufacturer.
- Regarding the setup method of the computer, refer to the instruction manual for the computer you are using, or contact its manufacturer.
1. Prepare for the "Cableless setup" Before Starting Wireless Connection Setup
 Note - Make sure that the printer is turned on.
- Hold down the Wi-Fi button (A) on the printer until the POWER lamp (B) flashes 2 times, then release the Wi-Fi button after the second flash.
- Make sure that the Wi-Fi lamp (C) is flashing quickly and the POWER lamp is lit as seen in the diagram below.
Now, the printer is ready for wireless LAN connection in the "Cableless setup" method.
The printer is not yet connected to an access point. To complete the connection, you need to install the software. Instructions for Windows are below.
Mac users, please click here.
If you have an iOS or Android device, please click here.
2. Install the Software (Windows)
 Important - Quit all applications before installation.
- Log on using an administrator account.
Note - If the computer is equipped with a CD-ROM drive, you can use the Setup CD-ROM for installation.
- Click [ Run Msetup4.exe ] on the AutoPlay screen, then click [ Yes ] or [ Continue ] on the User Account Control dialog box.
- If the CD-ROM does not autorun:
Double-click [ (My) Computer ] > CDROM icon > [ MSETUP4.EXE. ]
Go to Step 5 and follow the instructions.
- Click here.
- Make sure that Windows is shown in the drop down menu at the upper right corner. If it is not, select it.
- Click Download.
If you are asked to run or save the file, save it to your computer.
- Double-click the downloaded .exe file.
The setup will start automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
- Click [ Next ].
- Click [ Wireless LAN Connection ].
- Click [ Access Point Connection (recommended) ].
- Click [ Next ].
- Click [ Cableless setup ].
Note - When the .NET Framework screen appears, click [Yes].
- Click [ Next ].
Note regarding 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.
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation. - When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, click [ Complete ].
- Click [ Next ].
Important Information for the installation
- 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.)
- When the Test Print window is displayed
Test printing will be performed to check the printer's operation.
Load plain paper into the printer and click [ Execute ].
After test printing, click [ Next ].
To skip test printing, click [ Next ] instead of [ Execute ].
- Click [ Exit ] to complete the installation.
- Quick Menu starts.
The wireless LAN connection of your printer to the access point in the "Cableless setup" method is completed.
2. Install the Software (Mac OS X)
Important - Quit all applications before installation.
- Click here.
- Make sure that macOS is shown in the drop down menu at the upper right corner. If it is not, select it.
- Click Download.
If you are asked to open or save the file to your computer, save it.
- Double-click the downloaded .dmg file.
- Double-click the [ Setup ] icon.
- Click [ Next ].
- In the subsequent screen, enter the administrator name and password. Then click [ Install Helper ].
- Click [ Next ].
- Click [ Wireless LAN Connection ].
- Click [ Access Point Connection (recommended) ].
- Click [ Next ].
- Click [ Cableless setup ].
- Click [ Next ].
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
- Click [ Add Printer ].
Note - The alphanumeric characters after "Canon xxx series" is the machines Bonjour service name or MAC address.
- If the machine is not detected, make sure of the following.
- The machine is turned on.
- The firewall function of any security software is turned off.
- The computer is connected to the access point.
- Select [ Canon xxx series Canon IJ Network ] and click [ Add ].
Caution - If you will be installing the Canon printer driver on Mac OS X and using the printer through a network connection, you can select [ Bonjour ] or [ Canon IJ Network ] in the [Add Printer] dialog.
- If [ Bonjour ] is selected, remaining ink level messages may differ from those indicated by [ Canon IJ Network ].
Canon recommends you to use [Canon IJ Network] for printing.
- Click [ Next ].
- Click [ Next ].
Important Information for the installation
- 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.)
- When the Test Print window is displayed
Test printing will be performed to check the printer's operation.
Load plain paper into the printer and click [ Execute ].
After test printing, click [ Next ].
To skip test printing, click [ Next ] instead of [ Execute ].
- Click [ Exit ] to complete the installation.
Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
- Quick Menu starts.
The wireless LAN connection of your printer to the access point in the "Cableless setup" method is completed. If you have an iOS or Android device, you can download Canon PRINT Inkjet / SELPHY from the App Store or Google Play. This app can be used to connect your printer wirelessly to a network using the "Cableless setup" method. For iOS instructions, please click here. For Android instructions, please click here. |
