Canon PIXMA MX340 Series Manual

Installing Your Multifunction to
Additional Computers on Your Network
PIXMA MX340/ PIXMA MX350/ PIXMA MX870
Windows OS
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Installing Your Multifunction to
Additional Computers on Your Network
PIXMA MX340/ PIXMA MX350/ PIXMA MX870
Windows OS
Preparing to Connect My Multifunction to My Network 3
Network Requirements 3
Important Information You Need Before Adding Your Multifunction 4
Downloading & Installing the Drivers 5
Download the Driver 5
Installing the Driver 8
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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.
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.
•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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Preparing to Connect My Multifunction
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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 WPA/WPA2 passphrase, Pre-Shared key.
A password required to set to prevent unauthorized access to communication.
Check your access point or router 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.
An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct
connection to the computer over a wireless connection
without using an access point, is not supported.
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Downloading and Installing the Drivers
Downloading 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.)
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Step One
Go to the Drivers & Software for your model
MX340
MX350
MX870
Step Two
Select your operating system in the Select OS dropdown
menu.

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Step Three
In the Drivers section, click the Download icon for the MP Driver
example: MX340
*The File Name varies by model

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Step Four
On the next screen, read the information and instructions and click I Agree - Begin Download
Select [Save] or [Run]. If [Run] is selected, the file will be automatically installed
If [Save] is selected, 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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Step One
Click Next on the Welcome screen.
Step Two
Select your place of residence and click Next.
Installing the Driver
NOTE: If a User Account Control screen appears, click Continue or Yes (depending on Windows version) to continue.
NOTE: If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue or Yes.
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Step Four
Select Use the printer on network, then click Next
Step Three
Click Yes for the License Agreement.
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If the Please Allow All Install Wizard Processes screen
appears, click Next.
Installation starts. Follow any on-screen instructions to
install the software.

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Step Five
Turn on the printer then click OK..
Step Six
On the Detected Printers List, select the printer (if more than one is
listed), then click Next.