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Question posted by Jofain23 on November 15th, 2014

How To Set Up Printer? It Is Asking For A Pass Phrase - What Is The Pass Phrase?

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on November 15th, 2014 1:08 PM
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A pass phrase is the same as a password, but it can consist of more than one word. It's used in a wireless setup of your printer using the operation panel, as explained here.


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User Manual - Page 4

... of the Machine 159 Information about Network Connection 161 Useful Information about Network Connection 162 Initial Values Set at Factory (Network 163 Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable 164 When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name during Setup 165 Connecting to Other Computer with LAN/Changing the Connection...
User Manual - Page 5

... Sheet 180 Monitoring Wireless Network Status 181 Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine 184 Viewing the Modified Settings 185 Screens for Network Connection of IJ Network Tool 186 ... Appendix for Network Communication 222 Using the Card Slot over a Network 223 When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port 225 About Technical Terms 226 Restrictions 232 About Firewall 233 ...
User Manual - Page 16

... materials for free. Note • The designs of the machine and the security setting in this page are provided. Downloaded PREMIUM Contents can be printed directly with My Image... Garden. Before Using the Machine with the Access Point Mode For details on a supported printer. To download PREMIUM Contents, make sure that support PREMIUM Contents can download exclusive printing materials...
User Manual - Page 19

You can be downloaded from the printer. Refer to specify detailed print settings, is downloaded automatically. Manage Your Printer from a Remote Location by Using Remote UI By using a computer. PIXMA Printing Solutions can also receive scanned data (PDF or JPEG) directly on a smartphone without using Remote UI, you can set up this service from a remote location...
User Manual - Page 23

... on the computer or the mobile device and perform the authentication process following the on the print setting screen of the machine, select OK When authentication process is complete properly, the registration items are ... account which you can print the data with your printer does not have gotten in advance. 9. Note • Perform the authentication process with Google Cloud Print.
User Manual - Page 25

... when printing from the web browser corresponding with Google Cloud Print again. • For print settings: • If you select the media type other than A4/ Letter/B5/A5-size, ...is printed in single-sided even when you select the duplex print setting. (* The paper size differs depending on the model of your printer. The screen differs depending on the applications or services supporting Google...
User Manual - Page 26

...print data and prints it. If print data is available, print that the machine is turned on your printer model, this function may not be available. 1. Make sure that data. 26 Press the OK button... is displayed. 5. Select Web service inquiry Note • If you may not select the print settings when sending the print data with Google Cloud Print. From the Home screen, select Setup (or press...
User Manual - Page 27

... that the machine has been turned on If your computer or smartphone. Checking the printer IP address To use this service, first check the IP address of this machine ...sheet of the machine. From the home window, select Setup -> Device settings -> LAN settings -> Confirm LAN settings -> WLAN setting list or LAN setting list. Then from the displayed window, check the IP address. Using ...
User Manual - Page 28

... the following URL: http:// For "" enter the IP address that you checked in "Checking the printer IP address." 2. Remote UI startup The Remote UI starts and the top window is a monochrome model...A4 size or Letter size plain paper 3. On the printer operation panel, select the Setup button, and then select Device settings -> LAN settings -> Print LAN details IP address printing starts. Hold ...
User Manual - Page 29

.... Utilities This function allows you to Google Cloud Print or delete the machine. Printer status This function displays printer information such as the remaining ink amount, the status, and detailed error information. Network Configuration This function displays the network settings. 29 Firmware update This function allows you to register this machine to specify...
User Manual - Page 32

When you execute printing, the printer prints according to disable the function. 7. Important • Your app may support different paper ..., and A4 in the U.S. For Duplex Printing, click On to enable duplex printing or click Off to the specified settings. Paper Size With AirPrint, the paper size is selected automatically according to the app being used on the Apple device twice...
User Manual - Page 42

.... For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit http://www.canon.co.in Jordan This printer contains WLAN Module approved by weight for Cadmium, except for the exemptions set in the correct disposal of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to...
User Manual - Page 150

... used for other LAN connected devices. • You cannot use up wireless LAN following the on -screen instructions of the printer name. ◦ TCP/IP settings Performs IPv4 or IPv6 setting. ◦ WSD setting 150 Activates/deactivates wireless LAN. • Wireless LAN setup If your access point is printed out, refer to 15 characters...
User Manual - Page 163

... MAC address.) 163 WLAN inactive SSID BJNPSETUP Communication mode Infrastructure Wireless LAN security Disable IP address (IPv4) Auto setup IP address (IPv6) Auto setup Set printer name XXXXXX000000 Enable/disable IPv6 Active Enable/disable WSD Active Timeout setting 1 minute Enab./disab. Initial Values Set at Factory (Network) Item Initial Values WLAN activ./inactiv.
User Manual - Page 168

... LAN DRX Discontinuous reception (wireless LAN) Enable/Disable Other Settings Other settings - Printer Name Printer name Printer name (Up to 15 characters) WSD WSD setting Enable/Disable WSD Timeout Timeout 1/5/10/15/20 [min] LPR Protocol LPR protocol setting Enable/Disable Bonjour Bonjour setting Enable/Disable Bonjour Service Name Bonjour service name Bonjour service...
User Manual - Page 173

... for your personal information to be used over the LAN. After changing configuration, a screen is displayed asking you for the computer and the access point match that set to the printer. • If you click Yes, the settings are sent to use. Note • Enter the same SSID that the access point is configured...
User Manual - Page 179

... appropriate for confirmation before the settings are sent to the printer. Select the printer in Printers:. 3. The Wired LAN sheet is displayed. Set the IP address of the printer to be used over the LAN. After changing configuration, a screen is displayed asking you click Yes, the settings are sent to the printer and the Transmitted Settings screen is displayed. 179...
User Manual - Page 180

...settings are sent to the printer. from the Settings menu. 4. Change the settings or confirm. To use admin password, select the Use admin password check box and enter a password. Click OK. Changing the Settings in Printers:. 3. Select the printer...... If you click Yes, the settings are sent to the printer and the Transmitted Settings screen is displayed. Click the Admin...
User Manual - Page 228

...the WEP key format. At the maximum transfer rate of 600 Mbps, it is connected to set a more antennas simultaneously or obtaining a bigger transfer rate than before by dots. Compatible with 802....11b and 802.11g. • Infrastructure Client computer and machine setup where all wireless communications pass through an access point. • IP Address A unique number with four parts separated by ...
Printing Guide - Page 131

.... This adjustment changes the relative amount of ink of each page. Use the printer driver only if you to adjust the color balance by changing the settings of the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast options. Print Settings Area Screen Allows you to select the paper source of the document to be...

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