Canon PIXMA MG8220 Series User manual

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Installing Your Multifunction
to Your Network for the First Time
PIXMA MG8220
Windows OS
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Installing Your Multifunction
to Your Network for the First Time
PIXMA MG8220
Windows OS
Preparing to Connect Your Multifunction to Your Network 3
Network Requirements 3
Notes on Wireless Connection 4
Installing the Drivers & Software 5
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Network Requirements
Before connecting the machine to the network, make sure that configuration of the computer and access point or router is
complete, and that the computer is connected to the network.
Wireless Connection
Before connecting the machine to the network, the computer needs to be connected to the network. Make sure that
configuration of the computer and access point or router is complete.
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Notes on Network 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.
•Place the machine and computer on the same network segment.
An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct connection to the
computer over a wireless connection without using an access point, is
not supported.
A wireless access point or router is required to use your printer on a
wireless LAN.

Software Installation
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.)
Installing the Drivers & Software
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IMPORTANT
•Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).
•Quit all running applications before installation.
•Do not switch users during the installation process.
•Internet connection may be required during the installation. Connection fees may apply. Consult the internet service provider.
•It may be necessary to restart your computer during the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions and do not remove the
Setup CD-ROM during restarting. The installation resumes once your computer has restarted.
•If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a warning message may appear that Canon software is attempting to access
the network. If such a warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
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Installing the PIXMA MG8220 on Your Wireless Network
If you are installing your printer on your network for the first time, a step-by-step walk through of the wireless setup is built in to the installation
routine of the software that shipped with your PIXMA.
Insert the Setup CD-ROM* that came with your printer into your CD-ROM drive and proceed through the easy to follow instructions. You’ll be
printing wirelessly in no time. Be sure to select Network Connection, then Wireless Connection on the Connection Method Selection screens.
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Continue to carefully follow instructions until the Setup Procedure Selection screen (Step 3-1)appears. This is shown on the next page
* If you do not have the Setup CD-ROM you can still Install the printer using the download file available on our web site. Click Here for
information.

The printer automatically searches for access points that support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)*.
*Unless you are absolutely sure your access point supports WPS and you are familiar with activating this on your access point, press the Stop
button on the printer’s operation panel and click on Other Methods on the Setup Procedure Selection screen (screenshot shown below)*.
If the Push Button Method is not shown on the printer’s operation panel(when no WPS access points have been detected), select Standard
setup on the printers operation panel, then click Other Methods on the Setup Procedure Selection screen
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If you selected the Push Button Method, follow any
remaining instructions to complete setup. Skip ahead to
instructions
If you selected Other Methods, please continue to the next
page for important information

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For Standard setup only
Select Standard setup on the Setup Procedure Selection screen (3-2)
Continue to next page before proceeding any further with setup

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Follow On-screen instructions. When you get to Step 4-2 and later in Step 4-4 ( screens shown below) you will need to know SSID and
password information*
Step 4-2 Step 4-4
*Unless you are absolutely certain of this information, please continue to the next page for information on locating /
verifying this information before entering it on the printer.
After verifying the access point and entering the password information, continue to follow the on-screen instructions through
the Completion of Connection screen (Step 4-7). Continue to Software installation.

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If you don't know your Access Point / Router name or SSID*, or the Passphrase or Network key for your wireless network, you can find this
information during Standard setup using the Setup CD-ROM or the downloaded files (Mini Master Setup or Master Setup).
*The terms 'SSID' and 'Access Point / Router' refer to a name used to identify the specific Access Point or Router. "Passphrase' and 'Network
Key' refer to a password required to prevent unauthorized access to communication.
Look for the Confirm the access point name or the Confirm the network key (automatic display) buttons during the setup procedure.
Clicking either of these buttons will give the needed information. See example below of the Wireless LAN Setup Information window.
(appearance varies depending on Operating System). Use the provided information when selecting the Access Point / Router and for
entering the Network Key.
Back to previous steps.