Canon MX860 Support Question
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Question posted by dpeb1234 on April 18th, 2012
Printer Malfunction
How do I reset. Error indicator is in the window, and the alarm light is on. Turning printer off and back on did not resolve the issue.
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Related Canon MX860 Manual Pages
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 4
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... called SSID or Service Set Identifier) and network password (if applicable).
Getting Started Overview
prepare your MX860 set up the hardware set up the software connect to your network (optional) start using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant, or by following the procedures available for download from the Canon support webpage (www...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 5
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Unpack and Set Up 1 Check your box contents
MX860 printer/copier/scanner/fax
print head (sealed package is packed in the paper output tray- scanning unit support
print head holder
d Remove all tape from inside the MX860.
prepare hardware software network
5
prepare hardware software ...
2 Remove all packing materials
a Remove all tape and packing material from the outside of the MX860.
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 19
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... longer needed. You will need the USB cable only for the initial network setup. b Select MX860 series in the pop-up menu.
Wi-Fi router
router
Wi-Fi router
4 Select printer to use
a Select Setup in the Printers pane, then click OK. Wi-Fi router
If your network has more than one wireless...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 21
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... Good, click Finish. c Click Add. Add the Printer (OS X v10.5.x)
The Printer Browser window will open automatically.
1 Select the printer
a Click More Printers. Add the Printer (OS X v10.4.x)
The Printer List window will open automatically.
1 Click Add
2 Add the printer
a Click More Printers.
b If the connection results are less than "Good," move the MX860 to a new location, then click...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 22
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There should be only one device listed unless you have more than one MX860 series device connected to "Start Using Your MX860!" c Click Apply to the selected device, then click Exit.
c Click Add. a Select MX860 series.
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b Click Add. Add the Printer (OS X v10.3.9)
The Printer List window will open automatically.
1 Click Add
The Printer Browser window opens. Select the Scanner...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 23
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... network
23 c Click OK. If your network, the USB cable is no longer needed.
4 Select printer to "Set the Network Connection Type" on
You will need the USB cable only for the initial network setup.
b Select MX860 series in the menu bar and write down the network name with the checkmark next...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 26
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... connection results are less than "Good," move the MX860 to a new location, then click Remeasurement to a network).
Add the Printer (OS X v10.4.x)
The Printer List window will open automatically.
1 Click Add
b Select MX860 series.
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The letters and numbers after "MX860 series" show the MAC address for this device (Media Access Control address, a unique identifier for any...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 27
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Add the Printer (OS X v10.3.9)
The Printer List window will open automatically.
1 Click Add
The Printer Browser window opens. a Select MX860 series. b Click Add. There should be only one device listed unless you have
more
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MX860
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prepare hardware software network
prepare hardware software ...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 28
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... finished with the USB cable and is connected to the selected device, then
Wired Networks
click Exit. a On the MX860, press the Menu button. c Select Device Settings, then press the OK button.
28 Wi-Fi router
Wi-Fi router
Congratulations! Once your MX860 is powered on page 37.
wireless network with
wireless network with...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 29
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...Wired LAN Connection reminder appears. f Select the desired network connection method (Wired LAN active), then press the OK button.
4 Select printer to select LAN settings, then press the OK button. c Click OK.
3 Select LAN connection
On the Canon IJ Network Tool ...pop-up menu. Do not click Yes until after the Ethernet cable is connected in the Printers pane. b Select MX860 series in step 5.
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 31
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Add the Printer (OS X v10.5.x)
The Printer Browser window will open automatically.
1 Select the printer
a Click More Printers. The letters and numbers after "MX860 series" show the MAC address for this device (Media Access Control address, a unique identifier for any equipment connected to a network). c Click Add.
prepare hardware software network
prepare hardware software network
prepare ...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 34
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...
complete, then click OK.
5 Register printer
a Select Setup in the pop-up menu.
b Click Register Printer. The letters and numbers after "MX860 series" show the MAC address for this device (Media Access Control address, a unique identifier for any equipment connected to a network).
34 Add the Printer (OS X v10.5.x)
The Printer Browser window will open automatically.
1 Select the...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 38
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...are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
QT1-0851-V01
Model Number: K10333 (MX860) in the United States and may be registered trademarks or trademarks in the ...of service charges, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, during the warranty period)
● Telephone Device for energy efficiency.
Getting Help from Canon
● For email Tech Support, please go...
Solución de problemas de configuración de red [Spanish Version] - Page 11
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... No.1 for others , both in standard mode or Canon FAX Standard chart No.1, standard mode.) Color: Approx. 1 minute/page at 33.6 Kbps, ECM-JPEG, transmitting from Windows XP to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer. • Macintosh: Hard Disk must be installed.
We recommend that you keep your operating system...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 11
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...line Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
Compatibility
G3 / Super G3 (Mono & Color Fax)
Data compressing MH, MR, MMR, JPEG system
Modem type
Fax modem
...inkjet printer. • Macintosh: Hard Disk must be installed. We recommend that you keep your system up to the operating system's requirements when higher than those given here.
Operating System Windows...
Network Guide - Page 1
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Installing Your Multifunction to Additional Computers on Your Network
PIXMA MX860 Windows OS
1
Network Guide - Page 2
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Installing Your Multifunction to
Additional Computers on Your Network
Pixma MX860 Windows OS
Downloading & Installing the Drivers
3
Downloading the Driver
3
Installing the Driver
6
Setup the Machine and the Computer
8
2
Router Guide - Page 1
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Getting Your Multifunction Back On Your Network
After A Router Or Network Change
PIXMA MX340 / MP495 / MP620 / MX860 / MP980 Mac OS
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Network Key Guide - Page 4
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Click Go.
4 Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant
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Download the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant
To use the machine by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers... 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.
Network Key Guide - Page 6
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... Setup Assistant
Using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant
Step One
Open the Access Points window. Note: Leave this window open on your desktop and proceed to step two.
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6 If you ... file you are installing from the CD-ROM, select Custom Install, printer driver / MP Drivers, and then perform the installation. If the Access Points window is closed: 1.
If you downloaded previously. 2.
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