Canon MG6300 User Manual

PIXMA MG6300

Setup Guide

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Setup Guide

This guide provides information for setting up a network connection for the printer.

Network Connection

Wireless Connection

Preparation for Connection
Printer Setup
Setup Procedure Selection

Push Button Method
Standard setup
WPS
Other setup (Advanced setup)

Disable
WEP
WPA/WPA2

Wired Connection

Preparation for Connection
Cable Connection
Printer Setup

Character Entry

Troubleshooting

Network Connection

Wireless Connection

a

Preparation for Connection

Before Starting Wireless Connection Setup

1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
If the power is on, the POWER lamp (A) will be lit.

Notes on Wireless Connection

Make sure that the computer is connected to the access point (A) (or wireless network router) you want to connect your
printer to.

The confi guration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your

system environment. For details, refer to the manual of your network device or contact its manufacturer.
Check if your device supports IEEE802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b.
If your device is set to the "IEEE802.11 n only" mode, WEP or TKIP cannot be used as a security protocol. Change the
security protocol for your device to something other than WEP and TKIP or change the setting to something other than
"IEEE802.11 n only."

For offi ce use, consult your network administrator.

Take added care when connecting to a network that is not protected with security measures, as there is a risk of disclosing
data such as your personal information to a third party.
This printer cannot be used over wireless and wired connections at the same time.
An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct connection to the computer over a wireless connection without an
access point, is not supported. Be sure to prepare an access point.

b

Printer Setup

1. If the HOME button (A) on the printer is lit, touch the HOME button.

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2. Flick the screen left or right, then tap the WLAN setup icon.

The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp (A) lights up when wireless connection is enabled.

c

Setup Procedure Selection

The printer will automatically search for access points supporting WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).

* If the Push Button Method screen is displayed on the printer

When you are unsure if your access point or router supports this technology, tap To other connection
methods.

Proceed to the screen for Standard setup.

Push Button Method → d-A Select the most suitable connection method from the following.

Standard setup → d-B

Connect to Access Point by entering the Network Password

WPS → d-C

Connect to WPS-compatible Access Point

Other setup (Advanced setup) → d-D

Connecting to the Network by Entering the Access Point's Settings
Directly on the Printer

When using WEP key number 2, 3 or 4, select "Advanced setup".

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d

-A Push Button Method

d

Connection Using WPS

1. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.

For details on pressing the WPS button, refer to the access point manual.

2. Tap Start setup on the printer within 2 minutes.

The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp on the printer fl ashes while searching for or connecting to the access point.

3. When the left screen appears, tap OK.

The network connection setup is now complete.

d

-B Standard setup

d

Connection via Standard setup

1. Tap Standard setup.

2. Tap your access point.

3. One of the screens below will be displayed on the printer.

4. Tap the screen.

5. Enter the network password (WEP key or passphrase).

Character entry is case-sensitive.

6. Tap Apply.

7. Make sure that the network password is correct.

Character entry is case-sensitive.

8. Tap OK.

9. When the left screen appears, tap OK.

The network connection setup is now complete.

d

-C WPS

d

Connection Using WPS

1. Tap WPS.

2. Tap Push button method.

3. Tap OK.

4. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.

For details on pressing the WPS button, refer to the access point manual.

5. Tap OK on the printer within 2 minutes.

The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp on the printer fl ashes while searching for or connecting to the access point.

6. When the left screen appears, tap OK.

The network connection setup is now complete.

d

-D Other setup (Advanced setup)

d

Connection via Advanced setup

1. Tap Other setup.

2. Tap Advanced setup.

3. Tap your access point.

4. Tap the security protocol used by the access point.

Disable

5. When the left screen appears, tap OK.

The network connection setup is now complete.

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