Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication (Windows)

Preparation

In order to print via Bluetooth communication with Windows, the following system requirements must be satisfied.

In order to connect the Bluetooth unit and print via Bluetooth communication, the following steps are required.

STEP 1

Check that the Bluetooth unit is properly attached to the printer.

See Attaching to and Removing from the Printer.

STEP 2

Install the MP Drivers.

See Installing the MP Drivers.

STEP 3

Check the device name of the printer using the LCD.

See Setting the Printer.

STEP 4

Register the printer as a Bluetooth device using Bluetooth Devices.

When using Windows 7, and when Add a Bluetooth Device is displayed in Hardware and Sound under Control Panel

Authenticate the printer as a Bluetooth device on Add a Bluetooth Device in Printers and Other Hardware under Control Panel.

See Registering the Printer.

When using Windows Vista, and Bluetooth Devices is displayed in Hardware and Sound under Control Panel

Authenticate the printer as a Bluetooth device on Bluetooth Devices in Hardware and Sound under Control Panel.

See Registering the Printer.

When using Windows XP SP2 or later, and Bluetooth Devices is displayed in Printers and Other Hardware under Control Panel

Authenticate the printer as a Bluetooth device on Bluetooth Devices in Printers and Other Hardware under Control Panel.

See Registering the Printer.

When using a Toshiba Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP computer

Authenticate the printer as a Bluetooth device using Bluetooth Settings*.

* When the computer which builds in Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows© by Toshiba or the program attached to the Bluetooth adapter of the option manufactured by Toshiba is used, the computer can register a printer easily.

Bluetooth Settings can be started by clicking Start and selecting All Programs, TOSHIBA, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth Settings.

For details on Bluetooth Settings, refer to your computer's operation manual.

The operations may vary depending on your operating program. In this case, refer to your computer's operation manual.

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Attaching the Bluetooth Unit to the Printer

Removing the Bluetooth Unit from the Printer

Attaching the Bluetooth Unit to the Printer

Attach the Bluetooth unit to the direct print port of the printer in accordance with the following procedure.

The illustrations in this section refer to the MP610 series.

1. Check the status of the Power lamp on the printer.

Ensure that the Power lamp on the printer is lit.

2. Insert the Bluetooth unit to the direct print port of the printer.

Detach the cap from the Bluetooth unit. Store the cap in a safe location.

Note When the Bluetooth unit is properly attached to the printer, the Power lamp on the printer flashes twice.

Removing the Bluetooth Unit from the Printer

Remove the Bluetooth unit from the direct print port of the printer in accordance with the following procedure.

1. Remove the Bluetooth unit from the direct print port of the printer.

Caution Ensure that the lamp on the Bluetooth unit is neither lit nor flashing before you remove the Bluetooth unit.

Important Store the Bluetooth unit with the cap attached.

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Installing the MP Drivers

Before connecting the Bluetooth unit to the printer for wireless printing, first the USB cable must be connected between the printer and computer, and the MP Drivers must be installed using the Setup CD-ROM.

If the MP Drivers have not been installed

Install the MP Drivers according to your setup guide.

If the MP Drivers have already been installed

Move to the next step.

See Setting the Printer.

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Setting the Printer

This section describes the procedures for checking the settings of the Bluetooth unit on the LCD of the printer in preparation for Bluetooth printing.

The LCD screens in this section refer to the MP610 series.

1. Ensure that the Bluetooth unit is attached and the printer is turned on.

For information about how to attach the Bluetooth unit, see Attaching to and Removing from the Printer.

2. Display the Bluetooth settings screen on the LCD.

For information about how to display the Bluetooth settings screen, refer to your printer's manual.

Note If the Bluetooth settings screen does not appear on the LCD, the Bluetooth unit may not be attached correctly. Remove the Bluetooth unit from the printer and attach it once again. For details, see Attaching to and Removing from the Printer. If the Bluetooth settings screen still does not appear, the Bluetooth unit may be faulty. In this case, contact your Canon service representative.

3. Select Device name.

The Device name screen appears.

4. Check the device name.

The device name is necessary to register the printer as a Bluetooth device. Be sure to note the device name.

Note If multiple printer units with the same model name are connected to the system, assigning a different device name to each printer is recommended for easy identification of the printer you will use.

After checking the device name, press the OK button on the printer.

After checking the Bluetooth settings, register the printer on your computer.

See Registering the Printer.

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Registering the Printer

Register the printer as a Bluetooth device using Add a Bluetooth Device (Bluetooth Devices except for Windows 7) under Control Panel.

In Windows 7 or Windows Vista:

In Windows XP:

In Windows 7 or Windows Vista:

The following procedure is described assuming that Windows 7 has been installed in your computer.

1. Log into a user account with the administrator privilege.
   
   
2. Click Control Panel, then Add a Bluetooth Device under Hardware and Sound.
   
   In Windows Vista, click Control Panel, Bluetooth Device under Hardware and Sound, then Add Wireless Device.
   
   
3. Select the device name of the printer and click Next.
   
   
   
   Select the same device name as that checked under Setting the Printer.
   
   
4. Select Pair without using a code.
   
   
   
   When registering this printer, Connecting with this device (Pairing with this wireless device in Windows Vista) is displayed.
   
   Note:
   
   • If you set a passkey on the printer, select Enter the device's pairing code and input the passkey, then click Next.
     
     
5. When This device has been successfully added to this computer is displayed, click Close.
   In Windows Vista, when This wireless device is paired with this computer is displayed, click Close.
   
   
   
   Now, the settings for printing via Bluetooth communication are ready.
   
   Note:
   
   • In Windows Vista, the Windows needs to install driver software for your Bluetooth Peripheral Device screen may be displayed automatically. In this case, click Don't show this message again for this device.

In Windows XP:

1. Log into a user account with the administrator privilege.
   
   
2. Click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Bluetooth Devices.
   
   
3. Click Add on the Devices sheet.
   
   
   
   Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will start.
   
   
4. Ensure that the printer is turned on, check the My device is set up and ready to be found check box and then click Next.
   
   
   
   
5. Select the device name of the printer and click Next.
   
   
   
   Select the same device name as that checked under Setting the Printer.
   
   
6. Select Don't use a passkey, and then Next.
   
   
   
   
   

Note If you set a passkey in the printer, select Use the passkey found in the documentation and enter passkey then click Next.

7. Click Finish.
   
   
   
   
8. Check that the device name selected at step 5 is registered on the Devices page, and click OK.
   
   
   
   
   Now, the settings for printing via Bluetooth communication are ready.

Note In Windows Vista, the Windows needs to install driver software for your Bluetooth Peripheral Device screen may appear automatically. In this case, click Don't show this message again for this device.