Canon PIXMA MP499 Installation and maintenance instructions

Installing Your Multifunction
to Your Network for the First Time
PIXMA MP499
Mac OS
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Installing Your Multifunction
to Your Network for the First Time
PIXMA MP499
Mac OS
Preparing to Connect My Multifunction to My Network 3
Network Requirements 3
Notes on Wireless Connection 4
Installing the Drivers & Software 5
Registering the Printer & Scanner 14
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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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Preparing to Connect My Multifunction
To My 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.
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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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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Software Installation
Do not connect the wireless LAN setup cable yet. Software installation requires temporary use
of the wireless LAN setup cable.
Installing the Drivers & Software
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Step One
Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-
ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Step Two
Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder to proceed to the
following screen.
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Step Four
Click Easy Install. Click Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed.
Note: If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install.
Step Three
Enter your administrator name and password. Click OK.
If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click
the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
If you do not know your administrator name or password, click
Help , then follow the on-screen instructions.
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Step Six
When the Printer Detection screen appears, click Next.
IMPORTANT
If the Printer Connection screen appears instead of the screen above, the connection
method is not correctly selected in 5.
Follow on-screen instructions and proceed with the installation. Click Exit on the
installation complete screen, then start again from 2 and be sure to select Use the
printer on network in 5.
Step Five
Select Use the printer on network, then click Next.
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the
software installation.
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Step Eight
When the Set Up New Printer screen appears, click Next.
Note:
If the Detected Printers List screen appears, click Set Up New Printer.
Step Seven
Make sure the machine is turned on, then click OK.
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Installing the Drivers & Software
Step Nine
When the Connect Cable screen appears, connect the machine to the computer with the wireless LAN setup cable.
Follow the on-screen instructions and click Next.
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Installing the Drivers & Software
Step Ten
10-A
If the Detected Access Points List screen appears:
If the screen below does not appear, perform 10-B.1. Select the target access point name/network name (SSID).
2. Enter the network key.
Enter upper and lower case letters of the alphabet correctly.
Letters are case sensitive.
To use WEP key number 2, 3 or 4, click WEP Key Number, then
specify the WEP key number.
3. Click Connect
Go to Step Eleven.
Note:
If the target access point is not displayed on the Detected
Access Points List or Access Points screen, refer to the printed
manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.
For details on how to check the access point name/network
name (SSID) and network key, refer to the manual supplied
with your access point or contact its manufacturer.
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Installing the Drivers & Software
Step Ten
10-B
If the Confirm Connection Access Point screen appears. Make sure that the target access point is displayed, then click
Yes. If a screen asking for permission to access the keychain
appears, click Allow or Allow Once.
Note:
If the target access point is not displayed in the Confirm
Connection Access Point screen, click No, then perform 10-A.
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Step Eleven
When the Disconnect Cable screen appears, remove
the wireless LAN setup cable, then click Next.
Step Twelve
Click Complete or OK on the Setup Completion screen.
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Registering the Printer & Scanner
This section describes how to register the machine on a Macintosh computer.
Note:
The alphanumeric characters after Canon MP499 series is the machine's Bonjour service name or MAC address.
If the machine has not been detected, make sure of the following.
- The machine is turned on.
- The firewall function of any security software is turned off.
- The computer is connected to the access point.
Registering the Printer & Scanner
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Registering the Printer & Scanner
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Proceed to the section that relates to your operating
system for further installation instructions
Mac OS X v. 10.5.x / 10.6.x: Go to Step 2-A
Mac OS X v. 10.4.11: Go to Step 2-B
Step One
When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click
Register Printer.
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Step Two
2-A
Select Canon MP499 series canonijnetwork and click Add.
Step Two
2-B
1. When the Printer List window appears, click Add.
Note:
When the You have no printers available. screen appears, click Add.
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Step Two
2-B
3. Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon
MP499 series in the list of printers, then click Add.
Step Two
2-B
2. Click More Printers in the Printer Browser window.
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Step Three
When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click
Register Scanner.
Step Two
2-B
4. Make sure that Canon MP499 series is added to the list of
printers.
Go to Step Three.
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Step Five
Click Next on the Register Printer and Scanner screen.
Wireless setup is now complete.
Step Four
Select Canon MXxxx series on the Scan-from-PC Settings
screen, then click OK.. *xxx refers to the model number.
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Step Seven
Click Next on the Register Printer and Scanner screen.
Step Six
Click Next on the Print Head Alignment Recommended
screen.
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