Setup the MX340 for use over a wireless LAN using WCN (Windows Connect Now)
Article ID: ART105763 | | | Date published: 05/11/2015 | | | Date last updated: 08/15/2015 |
Description
Setting up the MX340 for use over a wireless LAN using WCN (Windows Connect Now)
Solution
How to perform the wireless LAN setup using WCN connection(Windows) |
Before connecting the machine to the network, the computer needs to be connected to the network. Make sure that configuration of the computer and access point or router is complete.
Add (connect) the machine to the network.
Notes on Wireless Connection
Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows Connect Now) Read this section only when setting up a wireless connection by using the WCN
(Windows Connect Now) function of Windows 7/Windows Vista.
If not using WCN, the following procedure is not necessary.
Proceed with the setup according to your operating system.
Windows Vista -> Go to 1-A.
Windows 7 -> Go to 1-B.
1-A (Windows Vista)
Windows 7 -> 1-B
(1)
From the Start menu of the Windows side, click Network.
The Network folder opens.
(2) Click Add a wireless device on the menu.
The Add a wireless device to the network screen will be displayed.
(3)
Click I want to add a wireless device or computer that is not on the list, using a USB flash drive.
(4)
Click Add the device or computer using a USB flash drive.
(5)
From the list, select the network name (SSID), then click Next.
(6)
Connect the USB flash drive to the computer, make sure that the drive name is displayed, then click Next.
(7)
When the above screen appears, remove the USB flash drive from the computer, then click Close.
-> Go to 2.
1-B (Windows 7)
(1)
Click Start > Control Panel > View network status and tasks > Manage wireless networks.
(2)
Select the network name (SSID) from the list and right-click it, then select Properties.
(3)
Select Copy this network profile to a USB flash drive.
Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the USB flash drive to the computer.
(4)
When the above screen appears, remove the USB flash drive from the computer, then click Close.
-> Go to 2.
2.
Use the Menu button (A) to select Device settings.
3.
Use the or button (B) to select LAN settings, then press the OK button.
The LAN settings screen is displayed.
4.
Select WLAN active/inactive, then press the OK button.
The WLAN active/inactive screen is displayed.
5.
Select Wireless LAN active, then press the OK button.
When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (C) lights blue.
The LAN settings screen is displayed.
6.
Select Wireless LAN setup, then press the OK button.
The Wireless LAN setup screen is displayed.
7.
Select WCN, then press the OK button.
The Connect USB drive on which LAN details are saved and press [OK] screen is displayed.
8.
Connect the USB flash drive to the Direct Print Port (USB connector) (D) on the front of the machine, then press the OK button.
The Setting completed screen is displayed.
9.
Press the OK button, then remove the USB flash drive from the machine.
The LAN settings screen is displayed.
*Note: The WCN connection procedure creates a folder on the flash drive named SMRTNTKY. You can delete this folder if you so choose.
10.
Press the COPY button (E).
The copy standby screen is displayed.
Install the Software
1.
Make sure that the machine is turned on and that the Wi-Fi lamp (A) lights blue.
2.
Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
If you are using Windows, the setup program starts automatically.
Windows 7/Windows Vista -> 3
Windows XP/Windows 2000 -> 4
3.
Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Continue or Yes on the User Account Control dialog box.
If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click Continue or Yes.
4.
Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed all together.
5.
Click Install.
6.
Select Use the printer on network, then click Next.
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
7.
When the Printer Detection screen appears, click Next.
8.
Make sure the machine is turned on, then click OK.
9.
When the Detected Printers List dialog box appears, select Canon MX340 series, then click Next.
10.
When the Setup Completion screen appears, click Complete or OK.
Install the Software (Information) 1.
Click Next.
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
Important Information for the Installation
The product serial number is required when registering the product. The serial number is located inside the machine (as shown in the illustration).
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.)
2.
Click Exit to complete the installation.
If Restart is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the computer.
3.
Solution Menu starts automatically.
- Using the Machine from Additional Computers
Now that the wireless connection of the machine is complete, it can be used from additional computers on the same network.
Install software including the drivers on the computer from which you want to use the machine. Other settings are not required.
For the software installation procedure, refer to
How to perform the wireless LAN setup so that other computers can share the same printer(Windows). |
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