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.

12.Press the MENU button.
The network connection setup is now complete.

Character Entry
You can enter the characters using the Numeric buttons (A) on the printer. Follow the procedure below.
1. Press the button of the Numeric buttons to switch to the character entry mode you want to use.
Three character entry modes (numeric, upper case and lower case) are available. Each time you press the button, the
entry mode displayed on the upper right of the screen changes between numeric 123, upper case ABC and lower case
abc.
2. Enter characters using the Numeric buttons.
Multiple characters are assigned to each key. Press a key to toggle character options for that key. For details on
assigned characters, refer to "Key Assignments" below.
3. Repeat 1 and 2 to enter more characters.
<Key Assignments>
Button Numeric mode 123 Upper case mode ABC Lower case mode abc
1 1
2 2 ABC abc
3 3 DEF def
4 4 GHI ghi
5 5 JKL jkl
6 6 MNO mno
7 7 PQRS pqrs
8 8 TUV tuv
9 9 WXYZ wxyz
0 0
# - . SP * # ! " , ; : ^ ` _ = / | ' ? $ @ % & + ( ) [ ] { } < > \ ~
Each time you press this button, the entry mode changes between numeric mode 123,
upper case mode ABC and lower case mode abc.
SP: Indicates a single space.

Troubleshooting
Standard setup
The Target Access Point is Not Detected
Check the access point name/network name and network password of your access point or router.
Are the computer and network device confi gured?
Is the network device turned on? If the network device is already turned on, turn it off, then turn it back on.
Are the access point and printer installed in an open space where wireless communications are possible?
Is the access point operating in IEEE802.11n (2.4 GHz), IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b?
After checking the above points, press the left Function button (A) on the printer to search for the access point again.
If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes.
See also the sections below:
Turn off the access point, turn it back on, then press the left Function button on the printer to search for the access
point again.
If SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) is disabled or the stealth mode is enabled on the access point,
enable SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) or disable the stealth mode, then press the left Function
button on the printer to search for the access point again.
Select Directly enter the access point name in the Select access point screen. Wireless connection settings of the
access point can be entered on the printer directly.
If "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" is set as the security protocol (encryption standard) on the access point, change the
security protocol (encryption standard) and confi gure wireless connection settings again. "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" is
not supported on this printer.
For details on how to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point, refer to the manual
supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
Multiple access points with the same name exist. Do you want to use multiple access points?
The message appears when multiple access points with the same name are found.
When you have only one access point.
Select Use one AccessPoint only, then press the OK button. Select the MAC address of the target access point on
the displayed screen, then press the OK button.
For details on how to check the MAC address of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point
or contact its manufacturer.
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When using multiple access points.
Select Use multiple AccessPoints, then press the OK button.
An Unknown Access Point is Displayed
Access points in use nearby may also be detected.
The Access Point Name is Not Displayed Properly
Access point names with double-byte characters are not displayed properly. However, they can be selected.
The Access Point Name is Not Displayed Automatically
Refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
The Network Password is Not Displayed Automatically
Refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
WPA/WPA2
Failed to connect to the access point. Check the access point settings and try again.
Make sure that the passphrase entered for the access point is correct.
If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes.
See also the sections below:
If the DHCP function of the access point is inactive, enable the DHCP function and confi gure wireless connection
settings again.
For details on how to check or change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access
point or contact its manufacturer.
WLAN setting list
If the MAC address fi ltering is enabled on the access point, change settings so that the MAC address of the printer
will be accepted.
Follow the procedure below to check the MAC address of the printer.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select Setup, then press the OK button.
3. Select Device settings, then press the OK button.
4. Select LAN settings > Confi rm LAN settings > WLAN setting list to check MAC address.
For details on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or
contact its manufacturer.
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If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes.
See also the sections below:
If the access point is confi gured to communicate using IEEE802.11n standard only and encryption is set to TKIP,
change the encryption to something other than TKIP or change the communication standard to something other than
IEEE802.11n, then confi gure wireless connection settings again.
If encryption is set to TKIP, IEEE802.11n cannot be used as the communication standard.
For details on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or
contact its manufacturer.
WEP
Failed to connect to the access point. Check the access point settings and try again.
Make sure that the WEP key entered for the access point is correct. In addition, when using WEP key number 2, 3
or 4 of the access point, set to use WEP key number 1, or select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection
settings of the printer directly.
For details on how to change the WEP key number of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access
point or contact its manufacturer.
If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes.
See also the sections below:
If the DHCP function of the access point is inactive, enable the DHCP function and confi gure wireless connection
settings again.
For details on how to check or change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access
point or contact its manufacturer.
If using an access point that automatically creates WEP keys, check the WEP key (hexadecimal) created
automatically on the access point, then enter it on the printer.
For details on how to check the specifi cations of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point
or contact its manufacturer.
WLAN setting list
If the MAC address fi ltering is enabled on the access point, change settings so that the MAC address of the printer
will be accepted.
Follow the procedure below to check the MAC address of the printer.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select Setup, then press the OK button.
3. Select Device settings, then press the OK button.
4. Select LAN settings > Confi rm LAN settings > WLAN setting list to check MAC address.
For details on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or
contact its manufacturer.
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To perform Standard setup again
1. Press the MENU button (A).
2. Use the buttons (B) to select Wireless LAN setup, then press the OK button.
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WPS
Cannot connect. Multiple access points are enabled.
The screen appears when multiple access points are detected. Wait for a while, then confi gure WPS settings again.
Press the WPS button on only one access point.
Connection failed. See the manual.
The screen appears when an error occurs.
Check the access point settings, then confi gure WPS settings again.
For details on how to check the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or
contact its manufacturer.
Timeout error. Check the access point. See the access point manual.
The screen appears when WPS setup was not completed within a specifi ed time.
Complete the setup within the specifi ed time.
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Advanced setup
The Target Access Point is Not Detected
Check the access point name/network name and network password of your access point or router.
Are the computer and network device confi gured?
Is the network device turned on? If the network device is already turned on, turn it off, then turn it back on.
Are the access point and printer installed in an open space where wireless communications are possible?
Is the access point operating in IEEE802.11n (2.4 GHz), IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b?
After checking the above points, press the left Function button (A) on the printer to search for the access point again.
If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes.
See also the sections below:
Turn off the access point, turn it back on, then press the left Function button on the printer to search for the access
point again.
If SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) is disabled or the stealth mode is enabled on the access point,
enable SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) or disable the stealth mode, then press the left Function
button on the printer to search for the access point again.
Select Directly enter the access point name in the Select access point screen. Wireless connection settings of the
access point can be entered on the printer directly.
If "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" is set as the security protocol (encryption standard) on the access point, change the
security protocol (encryption standard) and confi gure wireless connection settings again. "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" is
not supported on this printer.
For details on how to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point, refer to the manual
supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
Multiple access points with the same name exist. Do you want to use multiple access points?
The message appears when multiple access points with the same name are found.
When you have only one access point.
Select Use one AccessPoint only, then press the OK button. Select the MAC address of the target access point on
the displayed screen, then press the OK button.
For details on how to check the MAC address of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point
or contact its manufacturer.
When using multiple access points.
Select Use multiple AccessPoints, then press the OK button.
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An Unknown Access Point is Displayed
Access points in use nearby may also be detected.
The Access Point Name is Not Displayed Properly
Access point names with double-byte characters are not displayed properly. However, they can be selected.
The Access Point Name is Not Displayed Automatically
Refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
WPA/WPA2
Failed to connect to the access point. Check the access point settings and try again.
Make sure that the passphrase entered for the access point is correct.
If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes.
See also the sections below:
If the DHCP function of the access point is inactive, enable the DHCP function and confi gure wireless connection
settings again.
For details on how to check or change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access
point or contact its manufacturer.
WLAN setting list
If the MAC address fi ltering is enabled on the access point, change settings so that the MAC address of the printer
will be accepted.
Follow the procedure below to check the MAC address of the printer.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select Setup, then press the OK button.
3. Select Device settings, then press the OK button.
4. Select LAN settings > Confi rm LAN settings > WLAN setting list to check MAC address.
For details on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or
contact its manufacturer.
If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes.
See also the sections below:
If the access point is confi gured to communicate using IEEE802.11n standard only and TKIP is set as the encryption
standard, change the encryption standard to something other than TKIP or change the communication standard to
something other than IEEE802.11n, then confi gure wireless connection settings again.
If the encryption standard is set to TKIP, IEEE802.11n cannot be used as the communication standard.
For details on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or
contact its manufacturer.
The Passphrase is Not Displayed Automatically
Refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
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WEP
Failed to connect to the access point. Check the access point settings and try again.
Make sure that the WEP key entered for the access point is correct. In addition, when using WEP key number 2, 3
or 4 of the access point, set to use WEP key number 1, or select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection
settings of the printer directly.
For details on how to change the WEP key number of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access
point or contact its manufacturer.
If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes.
See also the sections below:
If the DHCP function of the access point is inactive, enable the DHCP function and confi gure wireless connection
settings again.
For details on how to check or change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access
point or contact its manufacturer.
If using an access point that automatically creates WEP keys, check the WEP key (hexadecimal) created
automatically on the access point, then enter it on the printer.
For details on how to check the specifi cations of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point
or contact its manufacturer.
WLAN setting list
If the MAC address fi ltering is enabled on the access point, change settings so that the MAC address of the printer
will be accepted.
Follow the procedure below to check the MAC address of the printer.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select Setup, then press the OK button.
3. Select Device settings, then press the OK button.
4. Select LAN settings > Confi rm LAN settings > WLAN setting list to check MAC address.
For details on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or
contact its manufacturer.
Select Directly enter the access point name in the Select access point screen. Wireless connection settings of the
access point can be entered on the printer directly.
The WEP Key is Not Displayed Automatically
Refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
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