How to perform the wireless LAN setup manually (Macintosh)
15-Sep-2011
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Solution
- 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 ].
- The information you need to have, in order to complete the wireless LAN setup manually.
In most cases, "Standard Setup" 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.
IMPORTANT
- Quit all applications before installation.
- Internet connection may be required during the installation. Connection fees apply.
Screens are based on Mac OS X v.10.6.x. Actual screens may differ depending on the OS version.
1. Press the ON button to turn off the machine.
Operating noise stops after about 1 minute.
2. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer.
IMPORTANT
If the USB cable is already connected, unplug it. If a message appears on the computer, click Cancel.
3.
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.
REFERENCE
If the CD-ROM does not autorun:
Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
4. Click Next.
5. Click Network Connection.
6. Click Wireless Connection.
Follow the instruction and go to step 7.
REFERENCE
If an error message is displayed, see "Troubleshooting" at the right.
7. Click Other Methods.
8. Click Standard setup.
Follow the instruction and go to step 9.
REFERENCE
- Character Entry
You can enter the characters when the keyboard is displayed on the printer. Follow the procedure below.
(1) When an on-screen keyboard shown above is displayed, touch the center Function button (A) to switch to a keyboard that supports characters you want to use.
Three types of keyboard (upper case alphabetical, lower case alphabetical and numeric/symbolic) are available. Each touch of the center Function button switches the keyboard type.
(2) Use the 
buttons (B) to select a character from the on-screen keyboard, then touch the OK button to enter it.
buttons (B) to select a character from the on-screen keyboard, then touch the OK button to enter it.Entered characters appear in the upper section (C) of the on-screen keyboard.
(3) Repeat 1 and 2 to enter more characters.
(4) After entering all characters, touch the left Function button (D).
* To insert a space, select Space on the on-screen keyboard and touch the OK button.
* To insert characters, select the section (C) of the screen using the 
or 
button, move the cursor to the character on the right of the target position using the 
or 
button, then enter characters.
or button, move the cursor to the character on the right of the target position using the or button, then enter characters.* To delete a character, select the section (C) of the screen using the or button, move the cursor to the target character using the or button, then touch the right Function button (E).
or button, move the cursor to the target character using the or button, then touch the right Function button (E).9. Follow the instruction until the screen below is displayed. Network connection setting is complete.
Click Next.
10. Select your place of residence, then click Next.
11. Select a country or region, then click Next.
Let’s perform the software installation.
1. Click Next.
REFERENCE
- Easy-WebPrint EX
Easy-WebPrint EX is Web print software that is installed on the computer when installing the supplied software. Safari 4 or later (Mac OS X v.10.5 or later) is required to use this software. An Internet connection is required for installation.
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
2. Click Add Printer.
- Proceed to the section that relates to your operating system for further installation instructions.
Mac OS X v.10.7 -> 3-A
Mac OS X v.10.6.x -> 3-A
Mac OS X v.10.5.x -> 3-A
Mac OS X v.10.4.11 -> 3-B
REFERENCE
- The alphanumeric characters after Canon xxx series is the machine’s Bonjour service name or MAC address.
- If the machine is not detected, make sure of the following.
- The machine is turned on.
- The firewall function of any security software is turned off.
- The computer is connected to the access point.
REFERENCE
XXX: xxx refers to the model name you are using.
3-A.
Mac OS X v.10.7/v.10.6.x/v.10.5.x
(1)
Select Canon xxx series canonijnetwork and click Add.
CAUTION
If you will be installing the Canon printer driver on Mac OS X and using the printer through a network connection, you can select [Bonjour] or [canonijnetwork] in the [Add Printer] dialog.
If [Bonjour] is selected, remaining ink level messages may differ from those indicated by [canonijnetwork].
Canon recommends you to use [canonijnetwork] for printing.
-> Go to 4
3-B.
Mac OS X v.10.4.11
(1)
When the Printer List window appears, click Add.
REFERENCE
When the You have no printers available. screen appears, click Add.
(2)
Click More Printers in the Printer Browser window.
(3)
Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon xxx series in the list of printers, then click Add.
(4)
Make sure that Canon xxx series is added to the list of printers.
4. Click Next.
REFERENCE
- When this printer has not been detected, the Check Printer Settings dialog box is displayed. In such a case, refer to [ The printer cannot be detected (the message that the printer could not be detected on the network is displayed) ].
5. Click Next.
- 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.
- 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.)
- When the [Test Print] window is displayed
Test printing will be performed to check the printer's operation.
Load plain paper into the printer and click [Execute].
After test printin, click [Next].
To skip test printing, click [Next] instead of [Execute].
6. Click Exit to complete the installation.
Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
7. Solution Menu EX starts.
The end of the procedure of the wireless LAN setup.