Canon PIXMA PRO-100 Series User manual

PIXMA PRO-100
Setup Guide
© CANON INC. 2012
series
PIXMA PRO-10 series

Setup Guide
This guide provides information for setting up a network connection for the printer.
Network Connection
Wireless Connection
Preparation for Connection
Connection Using WPS
Wired Connection
Preparation for Connection
Cable Connection
Printer Setup
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 POWER lamp (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.
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bConnection Using WPS
1. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button (A) on the printer when you are ready to press the button on the
access point.
2. Make sure that the (blue) Wi-Fi lamp fl ashes quickly and the POWER lamp is lit as shown in the
illustration above, then press and hold the button on the access point within 2 minutes.
3. Make sure that the (blue) Wi-Fi lamp and POWER lamp are lit.
The network connection setup is now complete.

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 POWER lamp (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) from the upper port located on the right side at the back of the printer.
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2. Connect the printer and a network device (router, etc.) with an Ethernet cable (A).
Please make sure to use the correct port on the back of the printer. Do not connect it to the USB port.
cPrinter Setup
1. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button (A) on the printer until the POWER lamp fl ashes 11 times,
then release the RESUME/CANCEL button after the eleventh fl ash.
The wired connection setup is complete.
The network connection setup is now complete.

Troubleshooting
WPS
When the (blue) Wi-Fi lamp fl ashes slowly and the (orange) Alarm lamp is lit:
Press the button on only one access point.
Check the security settings of the access point.
After checking the above points, wait for a while and confi gure wireless connection setting again.
For details on how to check the security settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access
point or contact its manufacturer.
When the (blue) Wi-Fi lamp fl ashes quickly and the (orange) Alarm lamp is lit:
Is the network device (router, etc.) turned on? If the network device is already turned on, turn it off, then turn it back
on.
Are the computer and network device confi gured?
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?
Wait for a while, then bring the access point and printer close to each other, and confi gure wireless connection
settings again within a specifi ed time.
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.
To confi gure wireless connection settings again
To confi gure wireless connection settings again, press the RESUME/CANCEL button (A).
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