Canon PIXMA MX512 User manual

Setup Guide
This guide provides information for setting up a network connection for the printer.
Network Connection
Wireless Connection
Preparation for Connection
Printer Setup
Setup Procedure Selection
Push Button Method
Standard setup
WPS
Other setup (Advanced setup)
Disable
WEP
WPA/WPA2
Wired Connection
Preparation for Connection
Cable Connection
Printer Setup
Character Entry
Troubleshooting

Network Connection
Wireless Connection
aPreparation for Connection
Before Starting Wireless Connection Setup
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
If the power is on, the lamp on one of the mode buttons (A) will be lit.
Notes on Wireless Connection
Make sure that the computer is connected to the access point (A) (or wireless network router) you want to connect your
printer to.
The confi guration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your
system environment. For details, refer to the manual of your network device or contact its manufacturer.
Check if your device supports IEEE802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b.
If your device is set to the "IEEE802.11 n only" mode, WEP or TKIP cannot be used as a security protocol. Change the
security protocol for your device to something other than WEP and TKIP or change the setting to something other than
"IEEE802.11 n only."
For offi ce use, consult your network administrator.
Take added care when connecting to a network that is not protected with security measures, as there is a risk of disclosing
data such as your personal information to a third party.
This printer cannot be used over wireless and wired connections at the same time.
An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct connection to the computer over a wireless connection without an
access point, is not supported. Be sure to prepare an access point.
bPrinter Setup
1. Press the MENU button (A) on the printer.
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2. Use the buttons (A) to select the Wireless LAN setup icon.
3. Press the OK button (B).
The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp (C) lights up when wireless connection is enabled.
cSetup Procedure Selection
The printer will automatically search for access points supporting WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
If the Push Button Method screen is displayed on the printer but you are unsure if your access point or
router supports this technology, press the Stop button and choose Standard setup.
Push Button Method → d-A Select the most suitable connection method from the following.
Standard setup → d-B
Connect to Access Point by entering the Network Password
WPS → d-C
Connect to WPS-compatible Access Point
Other setup (Advanced setup) → d-D
Connecting to the Network by Entering the Access Point's Settings
Directly on the Printer
When using WEP key number WEP key 2 to WEP key 4, select "Advanced setup".
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d-A Push Button Method
dConnection Using WPS
1. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point (for about 5 seconds).
For details on pressing the WPS button, refer to the access point manual.
2. Press the OK button on the printer within 2 minutes.
The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp on the printer fl ashes while searching for or connecting to the access point.
3. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.
The network connection setup is now complete.

d-B Standard setup
dConnection via Standard setup
1. Select Standard setup.
2. Press the OK button.
3. Select your access point, then press the OK button.
4. One of the screens above will be displayed on the printer.
5. Enter the network password (WEP key or passphrase) of your access point or router into the printer.
6. Press the OK button.
7. Make sure that the network password is correct.
Character entry is case-sensitive.
8. Press the OK button.
9. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.
The network connection setup is now complete.

d-C WPS
dConnection Using WPS
1. Select WPS.
2. Press the OK button.
3. Select Push button method.
4. Press the OK button.
5. Press the OK button.
6. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point (for about 5 seconds).
For details on pressing the WPS button, refer to the access point manual.
7. Press the OK button on the printer within 2 minutes.
The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp on the printer fl ashes while searching for or connecting to the access point.
8. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.
The network connection setup is now complete.

d-D Other setup (Advanced setup)
dConnection via Advanced setup
1. Select Other setup.
2. Press the OK button.
3. Select Advanced setup.
4. Press the OK button.
5. Select your access point, then press the OK button.
6. Select a security protocol for the access point, then press the OK button.
Disable
7. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.
The network connection setup is now complete.
WEP
7. Select the WEP key number you want to use.
8. Press the OK button.
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9. Enter the WEP key of your access point or router.
10.Press the OK button.
11.Make sure that the WEP key is correct.
12.Press the OK button.
13.When the left screen appears, press the OK button.
The network connection setup is now complete.
WPA/WPA2
7. Enter the passphrase of your access point or router.
8. Press the OK button.
9. Make sure that the passphrase is correct.
10.Press the OK button.
11.When the left screen appears, press the OK button.
The network connection setup is now complete.
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Wired Connection
aPreparation for Connection
Before Starting Wired Connection Setup
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
If the power is on, the lamp on one of the mode buttons (A) will be lit.
Notes on Wired Connection
Make sure that the computer and router (A) (or access point) are connected.
The confi guration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your
system environment. For details, refer to the manual of your network device or contact its manufacturer.
For offi ce use, consult your network administrator.
Take added care when connecting to a network that is not protected with security measures, as there is a risk of disclosing
data such as your personal information to a third party.
This printer cannot be used over wireless and wired connections at the same time.
When using a router, connect the printer and computer to the LAN side (same network segment).
bCable Connection
You will need an Ethernet cable (sold separately).
1. Remove the Cap (A) of the second port from the top located on the left side at the back of the printer.
2. Connect the printer and a network device (router, etc.) with an Ethernet cable (A).
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cPrinter Setup
1. Press the MENU button (A) on the printer.
2. Use the buttons (A) to select the Setup icon.
3. Press the OK button (B).
4. Select Device settings.
5. Press the OK button.
6. Select LAN settings.
7. Press the OK button.
8. Select Change wireless/wired.
9. Press the OK button.
10.Select Wired LAN active.
11.Press the OK button.