Canon PIXMA MX860 series User manual

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Getting Your Multifunction
Back On Your Network
After A Router Or Network Change
PIXMA MX860
Windows OS
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If any of the following situations exist, you will need to
Uninstall and Re-Install the MP Drivers
•You have replaced your Router or Access Point
•You want to use a different wireless network
•Router settings have been changed.
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Uninstalling and Re-installing Your Multifunction
to Your Network
PIXMA MX860
Windows OS
Uninstalling the Multifunction Drivers 4
Preparing to Connect My Multifunction to My Network 6
Network Requirements 6
Important Information You Need Before Adding Your Multifunction 7
Preparing Your Multifunction 8
Downloading & Installing the Drivers 11
Downloading the Driver 11
Installing the Driver 13
Setup the Machine and the Computer 15
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Note: Login as a user with Administrator privileges to uninstall . Turn off any programs running in the background, such as
antivirus programs and firewalls before beginning.
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1. Select 'Program' (for Windows 2000), or 'All
Programs' (for Windows XP / Vista / 7) from the Start
menu.
2. Select the name of the printer model to remove and
select 'MP Drivers Uninstaller.‘

3. When the MP Drivers Uninstaller window is
displayed, click 'Execute.‘
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4. When the confirmation window is displayed, click
'Yes.'
5. When the Uninstallation Complete window is
displayed, click 'Complete.'

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.
Preparing to Connect My Multifunction
To My Network
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Preparing to Connect My Multifunction
To My Network
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 is required 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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Preparing Your Multifunction
Preparing Your Multifunction
Note : The procedures below are for Wireless LAN setups not using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)or WCN (Windows Connect Now) setup
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At this point the USB cable should not be connected between the computer and printer.
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Step One
Press the Menu button (A).
Step Two
Use the or button to select Settings, then press the
OK button.
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Preparing Your Multifunction
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Step Three
Select Device settings, then press the OK button.
Step Four
Select LAN settings, then press the OK button.
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Preparing Your Multifunction
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Step Seven
Press the On button to turn off the printer. Connect the USB
cable to the printer and computer
Step Five
Select Change wireless / wired, then press the OK
button.
Step Six
Select Wireless LAN active, then press the OK button.
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