How to perform the wireless setup using a USB cable (Mac OS X) - PRO-10 / PRO-100
Article ID: ART152916 | | | Date published: 05/22/2015 | | | Date last updated: 04/24/2019 |
Description
This article provides information on how to perform the wireless setup for the PIXMA PRO-10 / PRO-100 with a USB cable on a Mac.
Solution
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- The instructions below refer to using the Setup CD-ROM to perform the wireless setup on a Mac. 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 (Mac OS X)
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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 Mac OS X v.10.7. Actual screens may differ depending on the OS version.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer.
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![]() ![]() Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder to proceed to the following screen. Enter your administrator name and password, then click OK.
![]() If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
![]() If you do not know your administrator name or password, click the help button, then follow the on-screen instructions.
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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2. Click Add Printer.
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3. Select Canon xxx series Canon IJ Network and click Add.
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4. Click Next.
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5. 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.)
6. Click Exit to complete the installation.
Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
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7. Quick Menu starts.
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The end of the procedure of the wireless LAN setup.
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8201675600