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Question posted by velo1 on July 7th, 2014

How Do Hook Up The Wireless Printer, ?

I am using this printer with my Ipad, and cannot use the CD supplied.

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Answer #1: Posted by laceyturner1 on July 8th, 2014 7:41 AM
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What printer is it? ipads dont need CDs they usually rely on an app to work from the app store. but if you have an airprint enabled printer the ipad automatically picks it up but if you are still struggling an app such as printcentral should be sufficient

Answer #2: Posted by Odin on July 7th, 2014 6:02 PM
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Use AirPrint. Go to this Canon page and link to the article listed second for complete instructions.


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User Manual - Page 4

...Network 163 Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable 164 When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name during Setup 165 ...Used Printing Profile 135 Setting the Ink Cartridge to LAN. . 166 Printing Out Network Setting Information 167 About Network Communication 169 Changing and Confirming Network Settings 170 IJ Network Tool 171 Changing the Settings in the Wireless...
User Manual - Page 5

...Connection of IJ Network Tool 186 Canon IJ Network Tool Screen 187 Configuration Screen 190 Wireless LAN Sheet 191 Search Screen 193 WEP Details Screen 195 WPA Details Screen 196 WPA2 ... Screen 220 Network Information Screen 221 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 ...
User Manual - Page 18

... computers, smartphones, etc. By using PIXMA Printing Solutions Printing with Google Cloud Print (Google Cloud Print is compatible with applications or services supporting Google Cloud Print. Enjoy even more pleasant photography experience by Google Inc.). Refer to the machine over wireless LAN. 18 You can be utilized from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to...
User Manual - Page 19

.... Because you can use Windows RT, printing is downloaded automatically. Printing with PIXMA Printing Solutions Use PIXMA Printing Solutions to the network, see the setup URL (http://www.canon.com/ijsetup) for using Canon Inkjet Print Utility, you can check the printer status and specify detailed print settings. (The available functions will differ depending on a smartphone wirelessly.
User Manual - Page 30

... of your environment. • AirPrint Operation Environment To use AirPrint to print wirelessly from your Apple device directly to your printer without installing a driver. Check that this machine must ...explains how to use AirPrint, you to print photos, email, Web pages and documents from your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to a Canon printer. From the app of iOS: ◦ iPad (all models)...
User Manual - Page 31

3. If an app does not let you use printer options, you cannot print from that you are using . Important • Because some app does not support AirPrint, Printer Options may not be used in your wireless LAN. 31 From the menu options, tap Print. 4. Note • The printer options differ depending on the app and model you tap...
User Manual - Page 148

... error only or Print for each RX. • Print when no . Rejecting Fax Reception • Caller rejection If you can use the on the country or region of Faxes • On-hook setting If you select Enable, you print the report, select Print error only or Print for each TX. re-entry...
User Manual - Page 150

... setup If your access point is printed out, refer to 15 characters for wireless LAN manually using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Select Cableless setup if you specify the settings of the printer name. ◦ TCP/IP settings Performs IPv4 or IPv6 setting. ◦ WSD setting 150 Select Push button method or PIN...
User Manual - Page 151

...you to save electricity. Setting items when you use Bonjour to perform the network settings. It allows you to activate discontinuous reception when using , discontinuous reception may not be activated even ...the access point you to use WSD (one of the network protocols supported in the screen saver mode.) 151 Note • When this setting is activated, the printer icon is in Windows 8,...
User Manual - Page 163

Initial Values Set at Factory (Network) Item Initial Values WLAN activ./inactiv. 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. Bonjour Active Service...
User Manual - Page 168

Printer Name Printer name Printer name (Up to 15 characters) WSD WSD setting Enable/Disable WSD Timeout Timeout 1/5/... Only IPv6 and the IPsec setting are activated, the status of the Security Protocol ESP/ESP & AH/AH Wireless LAN DRX Discontinuous reception (wireless LAN) Enable/Disable Other Settings Other settings - IPv6 IP Address *1 Selected IP Address (IPv6) XXXX:XXXX:XXXX...
User Manual - Page 172

... screen is connected to change the wireless network settings of the detected access points. When the printer is not available depending on the Wireless LAN sheet, see Wireless LAN Sheet. 5. If you are using. • Activate the wireless LAN setting of the printer to the computer with a USB cable temporarily, select the printer with the machine after modifying...
User Manual - Page 173

Encryption Method: Select the encryption method used over the wireless LAN. Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings Important • If all encryption types of the access point, printer, or computer do not match, the printer cannot communicate with security measures, there is a risk of disclosing data such as Default Printer. 173 In this case, reset...
User Manual - Page 174

... Key Format ASCII 5 characters 13 characters Hexadecimal (Hex) 10 digits 26 digits 174 If you are using. Click the Wireless LAN tab. 5. The WEP Details screen is not available depending on the combination of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with "USBnnn" (where "n" is connected to the access point. The number of...
User Manual - Page 176

... Change Settings.... 7. To change the wireless network settings of the computer over wireless connection without USB connection, your computer may not be able to the computer with a USB cable temporarily, select the printer with the machine after modifying the settings. from the Settings menu. 4. Select Use WPA or Use WPA2 in this section refer to...
User Manual - Page 181

... wireless network device. 4. Monitoring Wireless Network Status Note • This screen is displayed and you can check the printer status and connection performance. Measurement takes a few minutes. 181 The Status screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. • When using the machine over the wired LAN, you measure the connection performance in Printers...
User Manual - Page 182

... whether other computers are not accessing the printer. If appears in another direction to use the same frequency band as microwave ovens and other access points nearby. 6. Connection performance may use a radio channel that does not interfere with no barrier or obstacle between different floors. The wireless connection may depend on the orientations of...
User Manual - Page 184

... advance. 184 Performing initialization when connected over network, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform setup according to the instructions on our website. 1. To change the network settings of the printer using Canon IJ Network Tool, activate wireless LAN in Printers:. 3. Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine Important • Note that initialization...
User Manual - Page 231

... button in the software. 231 This machine supports WPA2-PSK. ◦ Passphrase This encrypted key is used in the Wi-Fi Protected Setup: PIN entry: a mandatory method of setup for easy and secure establishment of a wireless network. The security has been strengthened more than WEP. ◦ Authentication WPA defines the following authentication...
Printing Guide - Page 146

... as a printer you use. Perform printing from the access point mode. 146 Press the Stop button when printing is completed. Load paper on how to print from an external device such as a computer or a smartphone via wireless LAN, refer to the device's or application's instruction manual. • You can also print using PIXMA Printing Solutions...

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