Install the Software (WCN Connection)

FAQ ID: 8200265500

Release date: 19 August 2008

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Solution

WCN Connection

You can set the wireless LAN security on the machine easily by using the WCN (Windows Connect Now) function of Windows Vista together with a USB flash drive.

IMPORTANT
  • Canon assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of stored data regardless of the cause.
  • If your USB flash drive cannot be attached to the direct print port of the machine, an extension cord for USB flash drives may be required. Purchase one at an electronics shop.
  • Operation may not be guaranteed depending on your USB flash drive.
  • USB flash drives with security enabled may not be used.


REFERENCE
The machine supports "WCN-UFD".

1. From the Start menu of the Windows side, click Network.
The Network folder opens.

2. Click Add a wireless device on the menu.
The Add a wireless device to the Network screen will be displayed.

3. Click I want to add a wireless device or computer that is not on the list, using a USB flash drive.

4. Click Add the device or computer using a USB flash drive.

5. From the list, select the network name (SSID), then click Next.


REFERENCE
If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue.

6. Connect the USB flash drive to the computer, confirm that the drive name is displayed, then click Next.

7.

When the above screen appears, remove the USB flash drive
from the computer, then click Close.

8. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (A) or the or button to select Settings, then press the OK button.

9. Select Device settings, then press the OK button.

10. Select LAN settings, then press the OK button.

11. Select Change wireless/wired, then press the OK button.

12. Select Wireless LAN active, then press the OK button.

13. Select Wireless LAN settings, then press the OK button.

14. Select WCN settings, then press the OK button.

15. Connect the USB flash drive to the direct print port
(USB connector) on the front of the machine, then
press the OK button.

The completion screen appears on the LCD of the machine, then the LAN settings screen returns. Remove the USB flash drive from the machine.

Windows


NOTE
If the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears:

(1) Remove the USB cable connected to your computer.
The screen may close. In this case, proceed from 1.
(2) Click Cancel to quit the screen.
(3) Proceed from 1.

1. Press the ON button (A) to TURN OFF THE MACHINE.


IMPORTANT
Operating noise continues for about 30 seconds until the machine turns off. Make sure that the POWER lamp (B) stops flashing.

2. Turn on the computer, then insert the
Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The setup program should run automatically.

  • Windows Vista:

Go to Step 3
  • Windows XP/2000:

Go to Step 5

REFERENCE
If the program does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the computer. When the CD-ROM contents appear, double-click MSETUP4.EXE.

3. AutoPlay screen appears, click Run Msetup4.exe.

4. User Account Control screen appears, click Continue.
If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue.

5. When the Select Your Place of Residence screen appears, select your place of residence, then click Next.


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

6. Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed automatically.


REFERENCE
If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.

7. Click Install.
Move the cursor over items to display explanations.

8.　Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes.
Installation starts.


IMPORTANT
Follow any on-screen instructions to install the software.

  • Connect the Wired LAN / Wireless LAN

1. Press the ON button (A) to TURN ON THE MACHINE.


IMPORTANT
  • Make sure that the computer you are setting up is not connected to the machine with a USB cable.
  • For wired LAN connections, confirm that the machine is connected to the network with a LAN cable.

2. On the Setup Method screen, select Printer is already connected to the network, then click Next.

3. When the Printers screen appears, make sure that the machine is selected and click Next.

- Windows Vista:
Go to Step 5
- Windows XP/2000:
Go to Step 4


IMPORTANT
  • When the machine is not detected, make sure of the following, click Update.

- The machine is turned on.
- When using wireless LAN : The computer is connected to the access point.
- When using wired LAN : The machine is connected to the network device with the LAN cable.
  • Some programs that switch the network environment depending on your environment will enable a firewall by default. Check the settings of any such software.

4. Windows XP/2000
When the Network Setup of the Card Slot dialog box appears, specify the drive letter, then click Next.

5. When the Setup Completion screen appears, click Finish.


REFERENCE
To change the port name, click View Setup Results, then click Set Port Name.

  • Information

1. When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears, load plain paper in the Cassette (A) and click Next.

2. Click Next.
It may take a while for the next screen to appear. Click Next only once.

3. Click Next.
If connected to the Internet, the user registration page appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your product. You will need your product serial number, which is located on the inside of the machine.


IMPORTANT
Internet connection is required. (Connection fees apply.)

REFERENCE
To register later, click Cancel. User Registration can be started from the Solution Menu icon.

4. When the Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the message. If you can agree,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.)

5. Click Exit.
If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now (recommended) check box is selected, then click Restart.
After restarting the computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.

Applicable Models

  • PIXMA MP620
  • PIXMA MP620B
  • PIXMA MP980

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