How to perform the wireless LAN setup using WPS connection (Windows)
12-Jul-2010
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Solution
NOTE
Before connecting the machine to the network, make sure that the computer and access point or router is connected.
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.
- If an error message appears or if you have trouble with the network connection, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.
- Place the machine and computer on the same network segment.
NOTE
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.
1.
Use the 
or 
button (A) to display Setup, then press the right FUNCTION button (B).
or button (A) to display Setup, then press the right FUNCTION button (B).2.
Use the 
or 
button (C) to select Wireless LAN setup, then press the OK button.
or button (C) to select Wireless LAN setup, then press the OK button.3.
Select Yes, then press the OK button.
When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue.
4.
Select Other setup, then press the OK button.
5.
Select WPS, then press the OK button.
6.
Select Push button method, then press the OK button.
7.
Press the OK button.
NOTE
- To use the PIN code method for setup, select PIN code method in 6, then press the OK button. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the machine and access point. When the screen in 9 appears, press the OK button. If the setup is not completed within 10 minutes and the timeout error screen appears, press the OK button to perform the setup again and set the new PIN code displayed on the screen to the access point. If the timeout error screen appears even though the setup has been completed within 10 minutes, select the method other than the PIN code method to perform the wireless LAN.
8.
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.
9.
When the above screen appears, press the OK button.
IMPORTANT
- If the timeout error screen appears, press the OK button, then start over from 8.
- If an error message appears, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.
- 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.)
IMPORTANT
- Quit all applications before installation.
- Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).
- If the firewall function of your security software displays a warning message, set the security software to always allow access.
NOTE
- Easy-WebPrint EX
Easy-WebPrint EX is Web print software that is installed on the computer when installing the supplied software.
Internet Explorer 7 or later is required to use this software. An Internet connection is required for installation.
1.
Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The setup program starts automatically.
NOTE
- If the program does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon in Computer or My Computer, then double-click MSETUP4.EXE.
2. Windows 7/Windows Vista
Windows XP -> 3
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.
3.
Select your place of residence, then click Next.
NOTE
- If the Select Language screen appears, select a language, then click Next.
4.
Select a country or region, then click Next.
5.
Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed.
NOTE
- If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install.
6.
Click Install.
7.
Select Use the printer on network, then click Next.
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
8.
When the Printer Detection screen appears, click Next.
NOTE
- If the Printer Connection screen appears instead of the screen above, the connection method is not correctly selected in 7.
- Click Cancel and start again from 6, then be sure to select Use the printer on network in 7.
9.
When the Detected Printers List dialog box appears, select Canon MG5200 series, then click Next.
NOTE
- 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 8.
10.
When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, click Complete.
1.
Click Next.
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
- Important Information for the Installation
- Necessary Information for the User Registration
When the serial number is not displayed on the registration screen automatically, input the serial number located inside the machine (as shown in the illustration).
IMPORTANT
- If the power is on, the Print Head Holder will move when the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) is opened.
NOTE
- The User Registration screen will only be displayed when Europe, Middle East, Africa is selected on the Select Your Place of Residence screen.
- If the Extended Survey Program screen appears
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.)
2.
Click Exit to complete the installation.
3.
Solution Menu EX starts.
Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
NOTE
- The buttons displayed on Solution Menu EX 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 from additional computers on the same network.
Install software including the drivers on the computer from which you want to use the machine. Other settings are not required.
To add computers from which to use the machine, go to [ Use from Additional Computers ]
- Installing the XPS Printer Driver
In Windows 7 and Windows Vista SP1 or later, the XPS Printer Driver can be installed additionally. To install, perform from 1 in [ Install the Software (Network Connection) ]. Click Custom Install in 5, then select XPS Printer Driver in the Custom Install screen.
NOTE
- If the machine is already connected to a wireless connection, it can be used from additional computers on the same network.
To use from additional computers
1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer from which you want to use the machine.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Other settings are not required.
A: Computer from which the machine can be used currently
B: Additional computers on the same network It enables the computer to use the machine.
NOTE
- For details on the software installation procedure, refer to [ How to perform the wireless LAN setup so that other computers can share the same printer (Windows) ]