Wireless LAN setup - Multiple Access Points, Single SSID

Use these instructions if your network has multiple AirPort Networking Devices (including Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, AirPort Express, etc.) For example: AirPort Extreme AND Time Capsule.

1. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (A) to select Settings, then press the <OK> button.
   
   
   
   The above illustration is a PIXMA MP560.
   
   
   
2. Select [Wireless LAN setup], then press the <OK> button.
   
   
   
   
3. Select [Yes], then press the <OK> button.
   When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (B) lights blue.
   
   
   
   
4. Select [Easy settings], then press the <OK> button.
   
   
   
   
5. Select the access point name you wrote down , then press the <OK> button.
   
   
   
   Note:
   * If you are living in an apartment, nearby access points in use may be detected.
   * The access point names with 2-byte characters are not displayed properly, however, can be selected.
   
   
6. When multiple access points with the same name are found, select the appropriate function to proceed through the installation.
   
   1. When you have only one access point, select Use one AP only.
      
      
      
   2. Select the MAC address of the target access point and then go to step 7.
      
      
      
   3. When using multiple access points, select Use multiple APs and then go to step 7.
      
      
      
      
7. Select a security protocol for the access point, then press the <OK> button.
   
   NOTE:
   * When WEP 40 bit is selected in AirPort Utility (AirPort Admin Utility), select WEP (64 bit).
   Click here
   
   * When WEP (Transitional Security Network) is selected in AirPort Utility, select WEP (128 bit) or WPA2-PSK (AES).
   Click here
   
   
   
   

WEP

1. Select the network key format.
   
   Note:
   * Select Characters when the network key is 5 or 13 characters.
   * Select Hexadecimal when it is 10 or 28 characters (digits).
   
   
   
   
2. Select the WEP key number you want to use, then press the <OK> button.
   
   Note: When using AirPort, select WEP key 1 in the screen. Selecting other key numbers will disable the connection between the machine and AirPort.
   
   
   
   
3. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel to enter the network key (select the character). Use the button to move the cursor to the right, then press the <OK> button.
   
   Note: Enter upper and lower case letters of the alphabet correctly when the key input format is characters.
   Letters are case sensitive.
   Letters are not case sensitive if the format is hexadecimal.
   
   
   
   
4. Make sure that the network key is correct, then press the <OK> button.
   
   
   
   
5. Go to step 8.

WPA / WPA2

1. Select the network key format.
   
   Note:
   * Select Characters when the network key is 8 or 63 characters.
   * Select Hexadecimal when it is 64 characters (digits).
   
   
   
   
2. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel to enter the network key (select the character). Use the button to move the cursor to the right, then press the <OK> button.
   
   Note: Enter upper and lower case letters of the alphabet correctly when the key input format is characters.
   Letters are case sensitive.
   Letters are not case sensitive if the format is hexadecimal.
   
   
   
   
3. Make sure that the network key is correct, then press the <OK> button.
   
   
   
   
4. Go to step 8.
   
   

8. When the completion screen appears, press the <OK> button, then press the <HOME> button (C).
   The standby screen returns.
   
   

Install the Software

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.)

The screens below are based on Mac OS X v.10.5.x.

Important:

Quit all running applications before installation.

• 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 and do not remove the Setup CD-ROM during restarting. 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.

Mac OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.3.8 or earlier are not supported.

1. Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
   
   
   
   
2. Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder to proceed to the following screen. Enter your administrator name and password, then click OK.
   
   If you do not know your administrator name or password, click Help, then follow the on-screen instructions.
   
   
   
   Note: If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
   
   
3. Click Easy Install.
   The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed all together.
   
   
   
   Note: If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install.
   
   
4. Click 'Install'.
   
   
   
   
5. Select Use the printer on network, then click 'Next'.
   
   
   
   
6. Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click 'Yes'.
   
   
   
   Important: Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
   
   
7. When the Printer Detection screen appears, click 'Next'.
   
   
   
   Important: If the Printer Detection screen is not displayed, the connection method is not correctly selected in step 5. Follow on-screen instructions and proceed with the installation. Click Exit on the installation complete screen, then start again from step 2 and be sure to select Use the printer on network in step 5.
   
   
8. On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select your printer model's name, for example MP990 series, in Printers and then click 'Next'.
   
   
   
   Note: If the machine is not detected, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.
   Make sure there is no problem, then click Update.
   
   
9. When the Connection Performance Measurement screen appears, click 'Next'.
   
   
10. Confirm the measurement results, then click 'Finish'.
    
    Ensure that is displayed in Connection performance between the printer and the access point.
    
    
    
    Note:
    * You can cancel measuring by clicking Cancel. You also examine the detailed status of the communication link after setup. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
    * If an icon other than appears, improve the communication status by referring to the displayed message or the help file, then click Remeasurement.
    
    

Install the Software (Registration)

This section describes how to register the machine on a Macintosh computer.

1. When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click 'Register Printer'.
   
   
   
   Proceed to the section that relates to your operating system for further installation instructions.
   
   Click here for Mac OS X v.10.5.x
   
   Click here for Mac OS X v.10.4.x
   
   Click here for Mac OS X v.10.3.9
   
   Note:
   * The alphanumeric characters after Canon MPxxx series is the machine's Bonjour service name or MAC address.
   * If the machine has not been 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.
   
   
2. Mac OS X v.10.5.x
   
   (A) Select Canon MPxxx series and click 'Add'.
   
   
   
   (B) Go to Step 3.
   
   
   
   Mac OS X v.10.4.x
   
   (A) When the Printer List window appears, click 'Add'.
   
   
   
   Note: When the You have no printers available screen appears, click 'Add'.
   
   (B) Click 'More Printers' in the Printer Browser screen.
   
   
   
   (C) Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MPxxx series in the list of printers, then click 'Add'.
   
   
   
   (D) Make sure that Canon MPxxx series is added to the list of printers.
   
   
   
   (E) Go to Step 3.
   
   
   
   Mac OS X v.10.3.9
   
   (A) When the Printer List window appears, click Add.
   
   
   
   Note: When the You have no printers available screen appears, click 'Add'.
   
   (B) Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MPxxx series in the list of printers, then click 'Add'.
   
   
   
   (C) Make sure that Canon MPxxx series is added to the list of printers.
   
   
   
   (D) Go to Step 3.
   
   
3. When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click 'Register Scanner'.
   
   
   
   
4. Select Canon MPxxx series on the Scan-from-PC Settings screen, then click 'OK'.
   
   
   
   
5. When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click 'Next'.
   
   
   
   

Install the Software (Information)

1. When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears, follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
   
   
   
   Important Information for the Installation
   
   Necessary Information for the User Registration
   
   
   
   The product serial number is required when registering the product. The serial number is located on the plate on the inside of the machine (as shown in the illustration).
   
   Note: When opening the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A), the Print Head Holder moves automatically if the unit is powered on.
   
   About Extended Survey Program
   
   
   
   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.)
   
   Note: The screen does not appear on Mac OS X v.10.3.9.
   
   
2. Click 'Exit' to complete the installation.
   
   If Restart is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the computer.
   
   After restarting the computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
   
   When using Macintosh, it is necessary to restart the computer before scanning using the Operation Panel on the machine for the first time.