Canon MX490 Series Quick start guide

Installing Your Multifunction
to Your Network for the First Time
PIXMA MX490 series
Mac OS
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Installing Your Multifunction
to Your Network for the First Time
PIXMA MX490 series
Windows OS
Preparing to Connect to the Network 3
Network Requirements 3
Notes on Wireless Connection 4
Installing the Drivers & Software 5
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Preparing to Connect the Multifunction
to the 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.
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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Preparing to Connect the Multifunction
to the Network
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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.

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.
Installation time varies depending on the computer environment or the number of application software to be installed.
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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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To begin setup of your PIXMA MX492 on your wireless network, you must first download the software to your computer.
Click here to download.
After the file has downloaded successfully, double-click it to start the install procedure.
The setup instructions presented in this document describe the “Cableless Setup” method which does not require the need to know the
SSID (network name), or network passphrase and does not require the printer to be temporarily connected to the computer with a USB cable.
Click Next on the first screen. If prompted, enter the Administrative Password to continue.

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Click Next on the initial screen.

Connecting to the Network
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On the following screen, select Wireless LAN Connection, then click Next.

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On the following screen, select Access Point Connection, then click Next.

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Continue following on-screen instructions. On the Printers on Network List screen, check the Setting printer could not be found on the
list checkbox and click Next.

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Carefully follow the instructions on the Printer Setup screens 1-1 and 1-2 to select Wireless LAN setup on your machine.

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Continue to follow on-screen instructions. On the Setup Procedure Selection screen, if your printer’s display looks like the example on
the left (above Push Button Method), press the machine’s Stop button, then click Other Methods on the Setup Procedure Selection
screen (2-1). If the printer’s display already is like the example on the right , click Other Methods.

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Continue to follow on-screen instructions.
Select Cableless setup on the Setup Procedure Selection screen (2-2).

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Carefully follow the instructions on the Connection via Cableless setup screens 3-1 and 3-2 to select Cableless setup on your printer.
Click Next after completing each step.

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When the printer displays “Follow the instructions on the PC or smartphone, etc.”, click Next on the
Connection via Cableless setup screen. (3-3).

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Click Next on the Connection completed screen.

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Continue following on-screen instructions. On the Software Installation List, select *software to install and click Next.
*MP Drivers is required and cannot be deselected. We recommend installing My Image Garden and Quick Menu to take full
advantage of the printer’s features.

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Continue following on-screen instructions. On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select the MX490 series and click Next.

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Continue following the on-screen instructions.
When the Add Printer screen appears, click Add Printer.

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Select the Canon MX490 series with Canon IJ Network listed in the Kind column, then click Add.
Adding the Printer