IJ Network Tool is a utility that enables you to display and modify the machine network settings. It is installed automatically when the printer driver is installed. If your printer driver is not installed, you will need to install the driver for your printer model.
Important
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To use the machine over a LAN, make sure you have the equipment necessary for the connection type, such as a wireless router or a LAN cable.
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Do not start up IJ Network Tool while printing.
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Do not print when IJ Network Tool is running.
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If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
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IJ Network Tool has been verified to work on Windows XP, however, it does not support Fast User Switching. We recommend you exit IJ Network Tool before switching users.
Starting up IJ Network Tool
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Start up IJ Network Tool as shown below.
- In Windows 10, click Start and All apps. Select Canon Utilities, and then IJ Network Tool.
- In Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, select IJ Network Tool on the Start screen to start IJ Network Tool. If IJ Network Tool is not displayed on the Start screen, select the Search charm and search for "IJ Network Tool".
- In Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, click Start and select All programs, Canon Utilities, IJ Network Tool, and then IJ Network Tool.
Depending on the printer you are using, an administrator password is already specified for the printer at the time of purchase. When you change the network settings, authentication by the administrator password is required.
For details:
Administrator Password
For improving security, we recommend you change the administrator password.
Changing Settings in Admin Password Sheet
For more details on the IJ Network Tool:
Changing Settings in Wireless LAN SheetChanging WEP Detailed SettingsChanging WPA/WPA2 Detailed SettingsChanging Settings in Wired LAN SheetChanging Settings in Admin Password SheetMonitoring Wireless Network StatusChanging Settings in Direct ConnectionInitializing Network SettingsViewing Modified Settings
