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...Check your access point or router for Wireless Connection The following information is required to connect to your access point or router, or contact its manufacturer. □ If your network key by using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions which can... be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www.usa.canon.com/downloadlibrary). A wireless connection can be set to prevent unauthorized access to identify the specific ...
...Check your access point or router for Wireless Connection The following information is required to connect to your access point or router, or contact its manufacturer. □ If your network key by using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions which can... be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www.usa.canon.com/downloadlibrary). A wireless connection can be set to prevent unauthorized access to identify the specific ...
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> Obtaining Your Network Key PIXMA MP990 / PIXMA MX640 / PIXMA MP560 Windows OS Introduction 3 Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant 4 Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant 6 Troubleshooting 10 2
> Obtaining Your Network Key PIXMA MP990 / PIXMA MX640 / PIXMA MP560 Windows OS Introduction 3 Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant 4 Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant 6 Troubleshooting 10 2
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Introduction > Introduction If you are displayed when inputting the wireless LAN settings, you may be able to retrieve the access point name / network name (SSID), or the network key (WEP key / passphrase) using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant. NOTE: The Wireless Setup Assistant is supported on the following screens are unable to proceed to the next step after any of the following operating systems only: • Windows XP SP3 or later • Windows XP x64 Edition SP3 or later • Vista (32 & 64 bit) • Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit) 3
Introduction > Introduction If you are displayed when inputting the wireless LAN settings, you may be able to retrieve the access point name / network name (SSID), or the network key (WEP key / passphrase) using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant. NOTE: The Wireless Setup Assistant is supported on the following screens are unable to proceed to the next step after any of the following operating systems only: • Windows XP SP3 or later • Windows XP x64 Edition SP3 or later • Vista (32 & 64 bit) • Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit) 3
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Click Go. 4 Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant > Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant To use the machine by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers needs to be installed.) Step One Go to the Canon USA Download Library Click here to go to the computer's hard disk. ...The installation time varies depending on the computer environment or the number of applications to be copied (installed) to the Canon USA download library Step Two Select Multifunction Printers in the first menu dropdown, Inkjet in the second and your model in the third.
Click Go. 4 Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant > Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant To use the machine by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers needs to be installed.) Step One Go to the Canon USA Download Library Click here to go to the computer's hard disk. ...The installation time varies depending on the computer environment or the number of applications to be copied (installed) to the Canon USA download library Step Two Select Multifunction Printers in the first menu dropdown, Inkjet in the second and your model in the third.
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Step Five On the next screen, read the information and instructions and click I Agree - Begin Download Choose to where the file is being saved. 5 Write down the file name and the location to "Save" the file. Step Four In the Software section, click the link to download the file CanonAPChkTool. Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant > Step Three In the Drivers / Software Selection section, select your operating system in the Select OS dropdown menu.
Step Five On the next screen, read the information and instructions and click I Agree - Begin Download Choose to where the file is being saved. 5 Write down the file name and the location to "Save" the file. Step Four In the Software section, click the link to download the file CanonAPChkTool. Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant > Step Three In the Drivers / Software Selection section, select your operating system in the Select OS dropdown menu.
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Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant > Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step One Display the window for selecting access point using the buttons on the LCD screen. 6 Please refer to the Getting Started Guide if you are unable to display the below window on the printer.
Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant > Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step One Display the window for selecting access point using the buttons on the LCD screen. 6 Please refer to the Getting Started Guide if you are unable to display the below window on the printer.
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Step Three Read the License Agreement, and then click Yes when you accept the agreement. 7 Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant > Step Two Double-click the downloaded tool for confirming the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant CNMNPHLP.
Step Three Read the License Agreement, and then click Yes when you accept the agreement. 7 Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant > Step Two Double-click the downloaded tool for confirming the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant CNMNPHLP.
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Confirm that the access point names listed in the window are the same as -is launched. 2. Write the number down the Network Key of the access point. Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step Four 1. Then, write down as the ones in addition to F in the Access Points window displayed on the printer unit (Step One). 3. The "Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant" tool is . > 8 NOTE: The Network Key may include the letters A to numbers(base 16 number).
Confirm that the access point names listed in the window are the same as -is launched. 2. Write the number down the Network Key of the access point. Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step Four 1. Then, write down as the ones in addition to F in the Access Points window displayed on the printer unit (Step One). 3. The "Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant" tool is . > 8 NOTE: The Network Key may include the letters A to numbers(base 16 number).
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Proceed with the remainder of the printer unit, select the access point specified in the step 4, then click OK. 2. Step Six When the setup is completed, the "Setup Complete" dialog is displayed, enter the key you copied in the Getting Started Guide. 9 In the window for entering the network key is displayed. When the window for selecting access point of the setup as described in Step Four. 3. Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant > Step Five 1. Click OK.
Proceed with the remainder of the printer unit, select the access point specified in the step 4, then click OK. 2. Step Six When the setup is completed, the "Setup Complete" dialog is displayed, enter the key you copied in the Getting Started Guide. 9 In the window for entering the network key is displayed. When the window for selecting access point of the setup as described in Step Four. 3. Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant > Step Five 1. Click OK.
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Obtaining Your Network Key PIXMA MP990 / PIXMA MX640 / PIXMA MP560 Mac OS Introduction 4 Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant 5 Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant 7 Troubleshooting 12 3
Obtaining Your Network Key PIXMA MP990 / PIXMA MX640 / PIXMA MP560 Mac OS Introduction 4 Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant 5 Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant 7 Troubleshooting 12 3
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IMPORTANT: When you may be able to retrieve the information using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant. Introduction Introduction If you are unable to proceed past the Access Points screen during wireless setup because the required Network Key is supported on Mac OS X 10.4 or greater 4 NOTE: The Wireless Setup Assistant is not known, you do not need this tool anymore, drag the file in the Trash, and delete it.
IMPORTANT: When you may be able to retrieve the information using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant. Introduction Introduction If you are unable to proceed past the Access Points screen during wireless setup because the required Network Key is supported on Mac OS X 10.4 or greater 4 NOTE: The Wireless Setup Assistant is not known, you do not need this tool anymore, drag the file in the Trash, and delete it.
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... or the number of applications to be copied (installed) to the Canon USA download library Step Two Select Multifunction Printers in the first menu dropdown, Inkjet in the second and your model in the third. Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant To use the machine by connecting it to a computer...
... or the number of applications to be copied (installed) to the Canon USA download library Step Two Select Multifunction Printers in the first menu dropdown, Inkjet in the second and your model in the third. Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant To use the machine by connecting it to a computer...
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Step Five On the next screen, read the information and instructions and click I Agree - Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step Three In the Drivers / Software Selection section, select your operating system in the Select OS dropdown menu. Begin Download Choose to where the file is being saved. 6 Write down the file name and the location to "Save" the file. Step Four In the Software section, click the link to download the file CanonAPChkTool.
Step Five On the next screen, read the information and instructions and click I Agree - Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step Three In the Drivers / Software Selection section, select your operating system in the Select OS dropdown menu. Begin Download Choose to where the file is being saved. 6 Write down the file name and the location to "Save" the file. Step Four In the Software section, click the link to download the file CanonAPChkTool.
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Please refer to the Getting Started Guide if you are unable to display the below window on the printer. Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step One Display the window for selecting access point using the buttons on the LCD screen. 7
Please refer to the Getting Started Guide if you are unable to display the below window on the printer. Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step One Display the window for selecting access point using the buttons on the LCD screen. 7
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Step Three Read the License Agreement, and then click Yes when you downloaded to the computer by double clicking its icon. Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step Two Run the downloaded tool "Wireless Setup Assistant " that you accept the agreement. 8
Step Three Read the License Agreement, and then click Yes when you downloaded to the computer by double clicking its icon. Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step Two Run the downloaded tool "Wireless Setup Assistant " that you accept the agreement. 8
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Step Five 1. Do not click Always Allow, the information will not be obtained properly. 9 Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step Four When the following dialog is displayed more than once, click the abovementioned button in Mac OS X v10.5/v10.6. 2. When the "Confirm Access to Keychain" dialog is displayed, click Allow Once in Mac OS X v10.4, Allow in each dialog. 3. If the dialog is displayed, click OK.
Step Five 1. Do not click Always Allow, the information will not be obtained properly. 9 Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step Four When the following dialog is displayed more than once, click the abovementioned button in Mac OS X v10.5/v10.6. 2. When the "Confirm Access to Keychain" dialog is displayed, click Allow Once in Mac OS X v10.4, Allow in each dialog. 3. If the dialog is displayed, click OK.
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NOTE: The Network Password may be displayed with texts of the access point. The "Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant" tool is . 10 Write down it as-is launched. 2. Write down the Network Password of the alphabets from A to F (base 16number). Confirm that the same access points are listed in the Assistant and Access Point windows. 3. Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step Six 1.
NOTE: The Network Password may be displayed with texts of the access point. The "Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant" tool is . 10 Write down it as-is launched. 2. Write down the Network Password of the alphabets from A to F (base 16number). Confirm that the same access points are listed in the Assistant and Access Point windows. 3. Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step Six 1.
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Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step Seven 1. When the window for selecting access point of the setup as described in Step Six. 3. Step Eight When the setup is completed, the "Setup Complete" dialog is displayed, enter the key you copied in the Getting Started Guide. 11 In the window for entering the network key is displayed, proceed with the remainder of the printer unit, select the access point specified in the step 4, then click OK. 2. Click OK.
Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant Step Seven 1. When the window for selecting access point of the setup as described in Step Six. 3. Step Eight When the setup is completed, the "Setup Complete" dialog is displayed, enter the key you copied in the Getting Started Guide. 11 In the window for entering the network key is displayed, proceed with the remainder of the printer unit, select the access point specified in the step 4, then click OK. 2. Click OK.