Cannon MX340 User Manual

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Getting Your Multifunction

Back On Your Network

After A Router Or Network Change

PIXMA MX340

Windows OS

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If any of the following situations exist, you will need to

Uninstall and Re-Install the MP Drivers

• You have replaced your Router or Access Point

• You want to use a different wireless network

• Router settings have been changed.

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Uninstalling and Re-installing Your Multifunction

to Your Network

PIXMA MX340

Windows OS

Uninstalling the Multifunction Drivers 4
Preparing to Connect My Multifunction to My Network 6

Network Requirements 6

Important Information You Need Before Adding Your Multifunction 7

Downloading & Installing the Drivers 8

Download the Driver 8

Installing the Driver 10

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Uninstalling the Multifunction Drivers

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Note: Login as a user with Administrator privileges to uninstall . Turn off any programs running in the background, such as

antivirus programs and firewalls before beginning.

1. Select 'Program' (for Windows 2000), or 'All

Programs' (for Windows XP / Vista / 7) from the Start
menu.

2. Select the name of the printer model to remove and

select 'MP Drivers Uninstaller.‘

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Uninstalling the Multifunction Drivers

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3. When the MP Drivers Uninstaller window is

displayed, click 'Execute.‘

4. When the confirmation window is displayed, click

'Yes.'

5. When the Uninstallation Complete window is
displayed, click 'Complete.'

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Preparing to Connect My Multifunction

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To My Network

Network Requirements

Before connecting the machine to the network, make sure that configuration of the computer and access point or router is

complete, and that the computer is connected to the network.

Notes on Network Connection

• The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your
system environment. For details, refer to your device's instruction manual or contact its manufacturer.

• The machine cannot be used over a wireless and wired connection at the same time.

Wireless Connection

Connect to your network environment over a wireless connection.

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Preparing to Connect My Multifunction

To My Network

An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct
connection to the computer over a wireless connection
without using an access point, is not supported.

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Be sure to prepare an access point.

Important Information You Need Before Adding Your Multifunction

The following information is required to connect to your access point or router.

• Access Point Name/Network Name:

Also referred to as SSID. A name to identify the specific access point.

• Network Key:

Also referred to as encryption key, WEP key or WPA/WPA2 passphrase, Pre-Shared key.

A password required to set to prevent unauthorized access to communication.

Check your access point or router for the following information, and then write it down.
NOTE: For details on how to check the following information, refer to the manual of your access point or router, or contact its manufacturer.

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Downloading and Installing the Drivers

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Downloading the Driver

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 applications

to be installed.)

Step One

Go to the Canon USA Download Library

Click here to go MX340 download library page

Step Two

In the Drivers / Software Selection section, select

your operating system in the Select OS dropdown menu.

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Downloading and Installing the Drivers

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Step Three

In the Drivers section, click the link* (red printing) for the MP Driver

Step Four

On the next screen, read the information and instructions and

click I Agree - Begin Download

Once the file has been downloaded, double-click it to begin the
installation process

IMPORTANT:

• 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 apply.

• It may be necessary to restart your computer during the
installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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.

NOTE: The driver names will vary based on operating
system (OS) selected. Make sure you have selected the

correct OS and select the driver that states “MP Driver.”

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Downloading and Installing the Drivers

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Installing the Driver

NOTE: If a User Account Control screen appears, click Continue or Yes (depending on Windows version) to continue.
NOTE: If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue or Yes.

Step One

Click Next on the Welcome screen.

Step Two

Select your place of residence and click Next.

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Downloading and Installing the Drivers

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Step Three

Click Yes for the License Agreement.

Step Four

At the Connection method window, click Use the printer on

network and then click Next.

If the Please Allow All Install Wizard Processes screen appears,

click Next.

Installation starts. Follow any on-screen instructions to install the

software.

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Downloading and Installing the Drivers

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Step Five

Confirm the printer is powered on and then click OK.

Step Six

Click Next on the Set Up New Printer window.

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Downloading and Installing the Drivers

Step Seven

If the Confirm Connection Access Point screen appears, make

sure that the target access point is displayed,then click Yes.

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Downloading and Installing the Drivers

Step Eight

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If the Detected Access Points List screen appears, select

the target access point name/network name (SSID),

enter the network key and click Connect.

If the Confirm Connection Access Point screen appears, make sure

that the target access point is displayed,then click Yes.

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Downloading and Installing the Drivers

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Step Nine

Remove the Wireless LAN setup cable, then click Next.

Step Ten

Click Complete on the Setup Completion screen.

Wireless setup is now complete

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