Setting up the printer and computer for printing via Bluetooth - Windows - MP520
| Article ID: ART123793 | | | Date published: 05/12/2015 | | | Date last updated: 08/17/2015 |
Description
Solution
Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication (Windows)
Preparation
In order to print via Bluetooth communication with Windows, the following system requirements must be satisfied.
| Computer | A computer with a built-in Bluetooth module. Or, a computer which attached the optional Bluetooth adapter of each manufacturer. |
| OS |
Microsoft Windows Vista (Satisfying any one of the following conditions are needed)
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In order to connect the Bluetooth unit and print via Bluetooth communication, the following steps are required.
STEP 1
Install the MP Drivers.
STEP 3
Check the device name on the LCD.
STEP 4
Register the printer as a Bluetooth device.
When using Windows XP :
Authenticate the printer through a Bluetooth device in the control panel on Windows XP.
When using a Toshiba Windows XP computer:
Authenticate the printer using Bluetooth Settings*.
* When the computer which builds in a Bluetooth module manufactured by Toshiba Corp., 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.
Setting up 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 iP6600D equipped with graphic LCD.
1. Ensure that the printer is turned on, and attach the Bluetooth unit.
Note: When the Bluetooth unit is properly attached to the printer, the POWER lamp flashes two times.
2. Display the Bluetooth settings screen on the LCD
For instructions on displaying the Bluetooth settings click here
3. Select Device name using the cursor buttons.
The Device name screen appears.
Note: If the Bluetooth settings screen does not appear on the LCD, the Bluetooth unit may not be attached correctly. Attach the Bluetooth unit correctly. If the Bluetooth settings screen still does not appear, the Bluetooth unit may be faulty. In this case, contact a Canon service representative.
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.
Registering the Printer
Register the printer as a Bluetooth device using Bluetooth Devices on Windows Vista..
Note: The following procedure is described assuming that Windows Vista has been installed in your computer. Before registering the printer on Bluetooth Devices under Control Panel, enable the Bluetooth function. For more information, refer to your computer's operation manual. If you want to re-register the printer as a Bluetooth device, first follow the procedure below to delete the registered printer, and then re-register it.
1. Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers under Hardware and Sound. When using non-Vista Windows, click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Faxes under Printers and Other Hardware.
2. Click the icon of the printer used for printing via Bluetooth communication.3. Select Delete from the Organize menu. When using non-Vista Windows, select Delete from the File menu.
1. Log into a user account with the administrator privilege.
2. Click Control Panel, then Bluetooth Devices under Hardware and Sound. In non-Vista Windows, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Bluetooth Devices.
3. Click 'Add' in the Devices tab.
The 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 up the Printer
6. Click '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.
Attaching the Bluetooth unit (BU-20)
To enable printing with Bluetooth communication, you have to attach the Bluetooth unit (BU-20) to the printer.
Refer to the following procedures to attach the Bluetooth unit to the printer.
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Insert the Bluetooth unit into the direct print port.
Note: When the Bluetooth unit is attached to the printer properly, the Power lamp will flash twice.
Changing Bluetooth settings
Displaying the Bluetooth settings screen.
1. Select Settings 
on the HOME screen, then press the OK button.
2. Select Device settings 
and then press the OK button.
3. Use the 
buttons to select Bluetooth settings and then press the <OK> button. The Bluetooth settings screen is displayed.
Changing the settings
1. Use the buttons or the Easy-Scroll Wheel to select the items you want to set and then press the <OK> button.
Settings
| Device name: | Select the device name of this printer displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device. |
| Access refusal: | Selecting ON will disable the search for this printer from Bluetooth devices. |
| Security: | Selecting Enable will enable a passkey. Setting a passkey will prevent incorrect access from other Bluetooth devices. |
| Passkey: |
You can change the passkey. The passkey refers to an identification number to be determined. It is used to prevent incorrect access from other Bluetooth devices.
The initial value is set to "0000". |