Open the file when the download has finished. If you are asked to provide permission to run the file, select Yes or the appropriate affirmative option.
Select Start Setup.
When this screen appears, select your place of residence, then select Next.
Read the License Agreement, then select Yes to proceed. If you select No, the installation will not proceed.
Read the information regarding the Extended Survey Program. Select Agree or Do not agree to proceed.
Select Next when prompted to allow all Install Wizard processes.
Select Wireless LAN Connection, then select Next.
Select Connect via wireless router (recommended), then select Next.
Select Next. The installer will search for network printers.
When the Printers on Network List screen appears, make sure that your printer is selected (shown by a check in the box on the left), then select Next. Your computer will temporarily disconnect from your wireless network. It will then communicate directly with the printer, sending it the information it needs to connect to your wireless router.
If your printer is not detected, make sure that the computer has reconnected to the correct network. You may need to temporarily disable any firewall software, or you may need to open blocked ports in the firewall. If your PC is connected to a VPN (Virtual Private Network), temporarily disconnect from the VPN and try the setup again. Also, if you are using a dual-band router, further troubleshooting information can be found here.
The connection is completed. Select Next.
After the MP Drivers for the printer have been downloaded and installed (this may take several minutes), the Print Head Alignment Recommended screen will appear. Select Next.
Select Execute to perform a test print, if desired. To skip this, select Next.
Select Next.
Place a check in the boxes for any software you would like to install. Select Next to proceed. If you do not want any of the software in this list, select Clear All, then select Next. If you chose any software in the list, it will be downloaded and installed. This may take several minutes.
If you would like to register the printer, select Next. Select Skip if you do not want to register.
Select Exit.
Detailed Instructions
Follow these steps to complete a wireless setup which enables you to operate the PIXMA printer from a Windows computer.
Prepare the printer
Press and hold the Wi-Fi button (A) on the printer until the ON lamp (B) flashes.
Press the Color button (C),then the Wi-Fi button (A).
Make sure that the Wi-Fi lamp (D) flashes quickly and the ON lamp is lit.
When the Wi-Fi lamp (D) flashes quickly, the printer is ready to receive information from the wireless network.
Set up the Computer
Follow these steps to set up the computer to communicate wirelessly with the printer.
Open the file when the download has finished. If you are asked to provide permission to run the file, select Yes or the appropriate affirmative option.
Select Start Setup.
When this screen appears, select your place of residence, then select Next.
Read the License Agreement, then select Yes to proceed. If you select No, the installation will not proceed.
Read the information regarding the Extended Survey Program. Select Agree or Do not agree to proceed.
Select Next when prompted to allow all Install Wizard processes.
Select Wireless LAN Connection, then select Next.
Select Connect via wireless router (recommended), then select Next.
Select Next.
The installer will search for network printers.
When the Printers on Network List screen appears, make sure that your printer is selected (shown by a check in the box on the left), then select Next.
Your computer will temporarily disconnect from your wireless network. It will then communicate directly with the printer, sending it the information it needs to connect to your wireless router.
If your printer is not detected, make sure that the computer has reconnected to the correct network. You may need to temporarily disable any firewall software, or you may need to open blocked ports in the firewall. If your PC is connected to a VPN (Virtual Private Network), temporarily disconnect from the VPN and try the setup again. Also, if you are using a dual-band router, further troubleshooting information can be found here.
The connection is completed. Select Next.
After the MP Drivers for the printer have been downloaded and installed (this may take several minutes), the Print Head Alignment Recommended screen will appear. Select Next.
Select Execute to perform a test print, if desired. To skip this, select Next.
Select Next.
Place a check in the boxes for any software you would like to install. Select Next to proceed. If you do not want any of the software in this list, select Clear All, then select Next.
If you chose any software in the list, it will be downloaded and installed. This may take several minutes.
If you would like to register the printer, select Next. Select Skip if you do not want to register.
Select Exit.
If your product issue was not resolved after following the steps above, or if you require additional help, please create or log in to your Canon Account to see your technical support options.
