Canon Knowledge Base - Wireless LAN setup using WPS connection

Description

Follow these instructions if your access point or router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). For details on WPS, refer to the manual of your access point.

Solution

Wireless Setup

Note: 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.

A: Internet

B: Access point or wireless router, etc.

Notes on Wireless Connection

The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your system environment. For details, refer to your device's instruction manual or contact its manufacturer.

In an office setup, consult your network administrator.

If you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures, there is a risk of disclosing data such as your personal information to a third party.

The machine cannot be used over a wireless and wired connection at the same time.

If an error message appears or if you have trouble with the network connection, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.

Important:
An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct connection to the computer over a wireless connection without using an access point, is not supported. Be sure to prepare an access point.

Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

If your access point or router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup):

For details on WPS, refer to the manual of your access point.

Press the <Setup> button (A).
The Setup menu screen is displayed.
Use the or button (B) to select [Wireless LAN setup], then press the <OK> button.
Use the or button (C) to select [Yes], then press the <OK> button.
When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue.
Select [Other setup], then press the <OK> button.
Select [WPS], then press the <OK> button.
Select [Push button] method, then press the <OK> button.
Press the <OK> button.

Note: To use the PIN code method for setup, select PIN code method in step 6, then press the <OK> button. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the machine and access point. When the screen in step 9 appears, press the <OK> button. When the screen in step 2 returns, press the <COPY> button to return to the copy standby screen. A timeout error occurs if setup is not completed within 10 minutes. If the timeout error screen appears, press the <OK> button, then perform the setup again and set the new PIN code displayed on the screen to the access point. If another error appears, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.
Press and hold the WPS button on the access point (for about 5 seconds), then press the <OK> button on the machine within 2 minutes.

For details on the WPS button pressing, refer to the manual of your access point.

The Wi-Fi lamp (blue) flashes while searching for or connecting to an access point.
When the below screen appears, press the <OK> button.
The Setup menu screen returns.

Note:
- If the timeout error screen appears, press the <OK> button, then start over from step 8.
- If another error appears, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.
Press the <COPY> button (E).
The copy standby screen is displayed.

Install the Software (Network Connection)

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 application software to be installed.)
Screens are based on Windows Vista Ultimate.

Note:

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 may apply. Consult the internet service provider.
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.

Easy-WebPrint EX
If you are using Internet Explorer 7 or later, you can use the Web print software Easy-WebPrint EX. An internet connection is required for installation.

Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CDROM into the CD-ROM drive.
If you are using Windows, the setup program starts automatically.
1. If the program does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon in Computer or My Computer.
2. When the CD-ROM contents appear, double-click MSETUP4.EXE.
For Windows 7 / Windows Vista users:
1. For Windows XP / Windows 2000, go to step 3.
2. Click 'Run Msetup4.exe' on the AutoPlay screen, then click 'Continue' or 'Yes' on the User Account Control dialog box.
3. If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click 'Continue' or 'Yes'.
Click 'Easy Install'.The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed all together.
If you want to select particular items to install, click 'Custom Install'.

- For Windows 7 / Windows Vista SP1 or later
You can install the XPS Printer Driver from Custom Install. When installing the XPS Printer Driver, select the MP Drivers at the same time.
Click 'Install'.
To install Easy-WebPrint EX, you need to connect your computer to the internet at this stage. (Internet Explorer 7 or later is required.)
If an internet connection is not available, it is also possible to install this software later.
Select Use the printer on network, then click 'Next'.
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
When the Printer Detection screen appears, click 'Next'.
1. If the Printer Connection screen appears instead of the Select the printer connection method screen, the connection method is not correctly selected in step 5.
2. Click 'Cancel' and start again from 4, then be sure to select Use the printer on network in step 5.
When the Detected Printers List dialog box appears, select Canon MX870 series, then click 'Next'.
When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, click 'Complete'.
If the machine is not detected, Check Printer Settings dialog box is displayed. Refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Make sure there is no problem, then click 'Next' again on the screen in step 7.

Install the Software (Information)

Click 'Next'.
Follow any on-screen 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 inside the machine (as shown in the illustration).

If the power is on, the Print Head Holder will move when the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) is opened.
If the Extended Survey Program screen appears
1. If you can agree to Extended Survey Program, click 'Agree'.
2. If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed. (This has no effect on the machine's functionality.)
Click 'Exit' to complete the installation.
If Restart is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the computer.
Solution Menu starts automatically.
Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.

The buttons displayed on Solution Menu may vary depending on the country or region of purchase.

Using the Machine from Additional Computers

Now that the wireless connection of the machine is complete, it can be used on additional computers on the same network. Follow these instructions to install the software including the drivers on computers that you want to use with the machine. Other settings are not required.

A: Computer from which the machine can be used currently

B: Additional computers on the same network

To use from additional computers

Install the Software (Network Connection)

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 application software to be installed.)
Screens are based on Windows Vista Ultimate.

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 may apply. Consult the internet service provider.

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.

Easy-WebPrint EX
If you are using Internet Explorer 7 or later, you can use the Web print software Easy-WebPrint EX. An internet connection is required for installation.

Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CDROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The setup program starts automatically.
1. If the program does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon in Computer or My Computer.
2. When the CD-ROM contents appear, double-click MSETUP4.EXE.
For Windows 7 / Windows Vista users:
1. For Windows XP / Windows 2000, go to step 3.
2. Click 'Run Msetup4.exe' on the AutoPlay screen, then click 'Continue' or 'Yes' on the User Account Control dialog box.
3. If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click 'Continue' or 'Yes'.
Click 'Easy Install'.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed all together.

If you want to select particular items to install, click 'Custom Install'.

- For Windows 7 / Windows Vista SP1 or later
You can install the XPS Printer Driver from Custom Install. When installing the XPS Printer Driver, select the MP Drivers at the same time.
Click 'Install'.

Note: To install Easy-WebPrint EX, you need to connect your computer to the internet at this stage. (Internet Explorer 7 or later is required.) If an internet connection is not available, it is also possible to install this software later.
Select Use the printer on network, then click 'Next'.
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
When the Printer Detection screen appears, click 'Next'.
If the Printer Connection screen appears instead of the Select the printer connection method screen, the connection method is not correctly selected in step 5.
Click 'Cancel' and start again from 4, then be sure to select Use the printer on network in step 5.
When the Detected Printers List dialog box appears, select Canon MX870 series, then click 'Next'.
When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, click 'Complete'.
If the machine is not detected, Check Printer Settings dialog box is displayed. Refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Make sure there is no problem, then click Next again on the screen in 6.