How to perform the wireless setup using a USB cable (Windows) - PRO-10 / PRO-100
Article ID: ART152915 | | | Date published: 05/22/2015 | | | Date last updated: 04/24/2019 |
Description
This article provides information on how to set up your PIXMA PRO-10 / PRO-100 to work wirelessly using a USB cable with a Windows PC.
Solution
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- The instructions below refer to using the Setup CD-ROM to change the connection method from USB to wireless on a Windows PC. For instructions on downloading the drivers for your printer and using a USB cable to set it up wirelessly, click here if you have a PRO-10, or click here if you have a PRO-100.
How to perform the wireless setup using a USB cable (Windows)
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Read Me First - Before performing the wireless setup
Regarding the preparations and the procedures for using the printer in a wireless connection, refer to [ The necessary environment and the procedures for using the printer in a wireless connection ].
Perform the setup using a USB cable
In most cases, "Wireless Setup Using the USB cable" will be used to connect the machine to your access point or router. Before you continue, you must gather the following information which will be required during the installation.
Refer to the instruction manual for the access point or the router you are using, or you may contact each manufacturer for help.
- Access Point Name/Network Name
* Also referred to as SSID.
An identifier to identify the specific access point.
- Network Key
* Also referred to as encryption key, WEP key or WPA/WPA2 passphrase, Pre-Shared key.
A password to prevent unauthorized access to the network.
Screens are based on Windows 7 operating system Home Premium. Actual screens may differ depending on the OS version.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer.
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2. Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Yes or Continue on the User Account Control dialog box.
If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click Yes or Continue.
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3. Click Next.
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4. Click Network Connection.
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5. Click Wireless Connection.
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6. Click Connect to the network.
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Follow the instruction and go to step 7.
7. Click Wireless Setup Using the USB cable.
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Install the Software (Information) Lets perform the software installation.
1. Click Next.
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Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
2. When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, click Complete.
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3. Click Next.
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- Important Information for the Installation
![]() 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.)
4. Click Exit to complete the installation.
Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
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5. Quick Menu starts.
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The end of the procedure of the wireless LAN setup.
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SIMS Doc Id
8201675500