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Setup the MP970 for use over a wired LAN - Windows

Article ID: ART102395 | Date published: 05/11/2015 | Date last updated: 08/15/2015
 

Description

Setting up the MP970 for use over a wired LAN - Windows

Solution

How to use the wired LAN connection after the MP Drivers installation (Windows)

Connect the printer to the computer with a wired LAN to enable the printer to use over the wired network.

Install MP Drivers and Canon IJ Network Tool from the prepackaged CD-ROM into the computer, then specify the wired LAN settings.

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Note :

- Before installing the MP Drivers, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically loading programs.

- Log into a user account with the administrator privilege.

- A message asking for your confirmation to restart your computer may appear during the installation process. If this message is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions and click OK. The installation resumes from where it left off when your computer has been restarted. While restarting, do not remove the Setup CD-ROM.
- Turn the printer off and remove the cable connecting the computer and the printer.
< Procedures >

The MP Drivers can be installed using Easy Install or Custom Install.
Easy Install automatically installs the MP drivers, application software and digitized manual, which are in the CD-ROM.
Custom Install allows users to complete installation in a short time. When using Custom Install, please select MP drivers and Canon IJ Network Tool along with your choices.

1. Set the prepackaged CD-ROM in the computer.

2. The CD-ROM starts automatically.
Note :
When the installation from the CD-ROM does not start automatically, click Start and go to My Computer, then double-click the CD-ROM icon.

3. Click Easy Install or Custom Install.

When selecting Easy Install:
a. Click Install.
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When selecting Custom Install:
a. Select MP Drivers, Canon IJ Network Tool, and other application software you want to use, then click Next.



b. The installation location can be changed depending on application software.
(The following procedures show Easy-PhotoPrint EX.)

- If you do not need to change the location, click Install.




- If you want to change the installation location, type in the name of the folder in which the application is installed in Installation location, or click Browse to select a folder.
Click OK, and you will return to the Change Installation Location window. Confirm that the installation location has been changed, and click Install.

4. Read the License Agreement carefully. If you agree with the agreement, click Yes.




5. The installation starts.
A message may be displayed during installation. If it is displayed, follow the directions on the screen to continue the installation.


6. Select "Set up the printer and the computer for network use" in the Setup Method window, then click Next.



7. When the Printer Connection window is displayed, connect the printer to the computer and turn the printer ON.




Note :
If the installation cannot proceed even after 3 minutes, stop the installation by following the procedures below and start from the beginning again.

1) Click Cancel in the Printer Connection window and click Start Over in the Installation Failure window.

2) When the Setup Method window is displayed, click Cancel.

3) When the Custom Install window is displayed, click Back, then click Exit.

4) Restart the computer.


5) Install the MP Drivers again.
Note :
The window to restart the computer will be displayed to complete the installation.
Follow the instructions on the window, then restart the computer.


8. When the Setup Preparations window is displayed, confirm the following, then click Next.
- The printer is turned ON.
- The network communication for the computer is enabled.
- The printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable.

Note :
If the printer's network settings are already configured, the Setup Environment Confirmation window will be displayed for your confirmation to use the printer with the current settings.
To reconfigure the network settings, click Reconfigure.
To use the printer with the current settings, click "Use it as is," then skip to procedure 13.


9. When the Check Wired LAN Connection dialog box appears, connect the machine to the network devices such as hubs with a LAN cable, then click Yes.

Note :
- If network settings for the printer are already set, the Printer Network Setup window will be displayed.

10. The machine connected with the USB cable is detected automatically via LAN connection.
Follow the instructions below depending on the detection result.
(When the printer is detected automatically)
When the printer is detected automatically, you can use the printer without any further connecting operation.
Go to procedure 11.
(When the Set Printer IP Address window is displayed)
If the machine was not detected, the Set Printer IP Address dialog box appears. Make sure of the following, then click Connect.
- The network devices such as hubs or routers are turned on, and the machine and the computer are connected to the network.
- The machine is connected to the computer with the USB cable.
- The IP address to be set for the machine is displayed on the Set Printer IP Address dialog box. If it is different from the address you want to set for the machine, enter the desired IP address on the Set Printer IP Address dialog box. ( If the machine is turned off, the Set Printer IP Address dialog box does not appear. )



After the printer is detected, if using Windows Vista, go to procedure 12.
If using Windows XP/2000, go to procedure 11.
11. The Network Setup of the Card Slot window will be displayed.
Specify the drive letter of the card slot of the printer, then, click OK.



12. The Setup Completion window will be displayed.
Turn off the printer, remove the USB cable which connects the printer to the computer, then place the printer in the location where you will use it.
Turn on the printer, then click Finish.



The settings for MP drivers installation and a wired LAN communication have been completed.
Now, proceed to the Canon user registration.

13. If you register now, click Register. If not, click Next.
Registration can be done after the MP drivers installation.
Note :
It is required to connect to the Internet to register your product. Turn on the firewall function before connecting your network to the Internet.

14. Then, Inkjet Extended Survey Program will be launched. If you agree, click Agree. If you do not agree, click Do not agree.
15. The Installation completed successfully screen appears.
Note :
If using Windows Vista, specify the card slot setting after (1) installing the MP Drivers and (2) launching Canon IJ Network Tool.

If only one CD-ROM is included in the package for the Windows setup
Click Exit.
Note :
When the Restart button is displayed, ensure that the check box for restarting system is checked, then click Restart.

If two CD-ROMs are included in the package for the Windows setup
When the Continue to Windows (CD-2) screen appears, perform the following steps (1) to (3) to complete the installation.
(1) Click Exit.
The Setup CD-ROM "Windows (CD-1)" is ejected.

(2) Insert the Setup CD-ROM "Windows (CD-2) Macintosh."

(3) Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the setup.
The end of the procedure.




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