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How to perform the wireless LAN setup so that other computers can share the same printer(Windows)

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Use from Additional Computers

Caution

If the machine is already connected to a wireless connection, it can be used from additional computers on the same network.

To use from additional computers

1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer from which you want to use the machine.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

Other settings are not required.

(A) Computer from which the machine can be used currently

(B) Additional computers on the same network

It enables the computer to use the machine.

Caution

For details on the software installation procedure, refer to [ Software Installation ]

Software Installation

The procedure is not necessary if the software was installed using the network setup cable.

To use the machine by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk. The installation process takes about 20 minutes. (The installation time varies depending on the computer environment or the number of application software to be installed.)

Caution

Quit all running applications before installation.
Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).
Do not switch users during the installation process.
Internet connection may be required during the installation. Connection fees may apply. Consult the internet service provider.
It may be necessary to restart your computer during the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions and do not remove the Setup CD-ROM during restart. The installation resumes once your computer has restarted.
If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a warning message may appear that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If such a warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.

Easy-WebPrint EX

Easy-WebPrint EX is Web print software that is installed on the computer when installing the supplied software. Internet Explorer 7 or later (Windows) is required to use this software. An Internet connection is required for installation.

1.

Make sure that any of the lamps on the mode buttons (A) lights and that the Wi-Fi lamp (B) lights blue.

Caution

It is not necessary to connect the machine to the computer with the network setup cable.

2.

Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

The setup program starts automatically.

Caution

If the program does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon in Computer or My Computer. When the CD-ROM contents appear, double-click MSETUP4.EXE.

3. (Windows 7/Windows Vista)

Windows XP -⋗ 4

Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Yes or Continue on the User Account Control dialog box.

If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click Yes or Continue.

4.

Select your place of residence, then click Next.

Caution

If the Select Language screen appears, select a language, then click Next.

5.

Select a country or region, then click Next.

6.

Click Easy Install.

The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed.

Caution

If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install.

7.

Click Install.

8.

Select Use the printer with wireless LAN connection, then click Next.

Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.

9.

When the Printer Detection screen appears, click Next.

Caution

If the Printer Connection screen appears instead of the screen above, the connection method is not correctly selected in 8.

- Click Cancel and start again from 6, then be sure to select Use the printer with wireless LAN connection in 8.

10.

Make sure that any of the lamps on the mode buttons (A) lights, then click OK.

11.

When the Detected Printers List dialog box appears, select Canon MX410 series, then click Next.

Caution

If the machine is not detected, Set Up New Printer dialog box is displayed. Refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Make sure there is no problem, then click Redetect.

12.

When the Setup Completion screen appears, click Complete or OK.

Information

1.

Click Next.

Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.

- Important Information for the Installation

If the serial number is not displayed on the registration screen, input the number found inside the machine.

Caution

If the power is on, the FINE Cartridge Holder will move when the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) is opened.

Caution

The User Registration screen will only be displayed when Europe, Middle East, Africa is selected on the Select Your Place of Residence screen.

If the Extended Survey Program screen appears

If you can agree to Extended Survey Program, click Agree.

If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed.

(This has no effect on the machine's functionality.)

2.

Click Exit to complete the installation.

3.

Solution Menu EX starts.

Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.

Caution

The buttons displayed on Solution Menu EX may vary depending on the country or region of purchase.

Caution

Installing the XPS Printer Driver

In Windows 7 and Windows Vista SP1 or later, the XPS Printer Driver can be installed additionally. To install, perform from 1 in [ Software Installation ]. Click Custom Install in 6, then select XPS Printer Driver in the Custom Install screen.

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