Canon PIXMA MP990 User manual

Installing Your Multifunction
to Your Network for the First Time
PIXMA MP990 I PIXMA MP640 / PIXMA MP560
Macintosh OS
Preparing to Connect My Multifunction to My Network ..............................................................2
Network Requirements ..........................................................................................................2
Important Information You Need Before Adding Your Multifunction ....................................... 3
Adding Your Multifunction to Your Network ............................................................................... 3
Confirm Connection Status .................................................................................................... 6
Downloading & Installing the Drivers ......................................................................................... 8
Download the Driver ..............................................................................................................8
Installing the Driver .............................................................................................................. 10
Add the Machine ..................................................................................................................17

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Preparing to Connect My Multifunction to My Network
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.
Notes on Network Connection
•The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security setting s of the
network device vary depending on your system environment For detail Is, refer to your
device's instruction manual or contact its manufacturer.
• The machine cannot be used over a wireless and wired connection at the same time.
Wireless Connection
Connect to your network environment over a wireless connection

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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
Important Information You Need Before Adding Your Multifunction
The following information is required to connect to your access point or router.
•Access Point Name/Network Name:
Also referred to as SSID. A name to identify the specific access point.
•Network Key:
Also referred to as encryption key, WEP key or VVPANVPA2 passphrase, Pre-Shared
key.
A password required to set to prevent unauthorized access to communication.
Check your access point or route for the following information, and then write it down.
NOTE: For details on how to check the following information, refer to the manual of your access
point or router, or contact its manufacturer.
Adding Your Multifunction to Your Network
Step One
Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel* (A) to select Settings, and then press the OK button.
*Easy-Scroll Wheel location varies according to model MP640 pictured in examples below.

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Step Two
Select Device settings, then press the OK button.
Step Three
Select Yes, then press the OK button.
When wireless connection is enabled, the V\Ii-Fi lamp** (B) lights blue.
**Wi-Fi lamp location varies according to model.
Step Four
Select Easy settings, and then press the OK button.
Step Five
Select the access point name you wrote down, then press the OK button.

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NOTE If you are living in an apartment, nearby access points in use may be detected.
Step Six
When one of the following screens is displayed, enter the network key you wrote down, then
press the OK button.
If the following screen is not displayed, go to Step Eight.
Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel to select the character Use the button to move the cursor to the
right.
IMPORTANT: Enter upper and lower case letters of the alpha bet correctly.
Step Seven
Make sure that the network key is correct, and then press the OK button.
Step Eight
When the completion screen appears, press the OK button, then press the HOME*** button (C).
***HOME button location varies depending on model.
The standby screen returns.

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Note:
If Failed to connect to the access point appears, press the OK button, make sure that the
network key is correct, then enter it again. If a connection still cannot be established, refer to
the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.
Confirm Connection Status
Step One
Press the HOME*** button (A), select Settings using the Easy-Scroll Wheel (B), and then press
the OK button.
***HOME button location varies depending on model.
IMPORTANT Confirm connection status after installing the machine in the target location.
Step Two
Select Device settings, and then press the OK button.
Step Three
Select LAN settings, and then press the OK button

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Step Four
Select Confirm LAN settings, then press the OK button.
Step Five
Select Wireless LAN setting list, then press the OK button.
Make sure that Connection is set to Active, and then press the HOME button.
It may take a while before the connection is complete In this case, press the Back* button (C)
and wait for about a minute, then display the Wireless LAN setting list screen again.
*Back button location varies depending on model.
NOTE: If the communication status does not improve, make sure of the following.
•The machine and network device are turned on.
•There is no obstacle between the machine and access point, and wireless
communication is possible.
•There is no microwave, refrigerator or any other object that may cause radio interference
nearby.

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Downloading & Installing the Drivers
Download the Driver
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
applications to be installed.)
Step One
Go to the Canon Canada Support Home Page
Click here to go to the Canon Canada Support Home Page
Step Two
Select Consumer & Home Office in the Product Type menu dropdown, All-In-One Printer in
the Product Family, PIXMA MP Series in the Product Series and click on the Drivers &
Software link for your model.
Step Three
In the Drivers I Software Selection section, select your operating system in the Select OS
dropdown menu.
Please 5elect ,0Uf operotinv "stem to view •••

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Step Four
In the Drivers section, click the link (red printing) for the MP Driver.
Step Five
On the next screen, read the information and instructions and click I Agree - Begin Download
Once the file has been downloaded, double-click it to begin the installation process
IMPORTANT:
•Quit all running applications before installation.
•Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).
•Do not switch users during the installation process.
•Internet connection may be required during the installation Connection fees apply.
•It may be necessary to restart your computer during the installation process. Follow the
on-screen instructions. 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 Driver
Step One
Double-click the Setup icon
Step Two
If the following message appears, click Open