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Getting Your Multifunction
Back On Your Network
After A Router Or Network Change
PIXMA MP990 / PIXMA MP640 / PIXMA MP560
Windows & Mac OS
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If any of the following situations exist
• You have replaced your Router or Access Point
• You want to use a different wireless network
• Router settings have been changed.
Please complete the following steps to apply the new
configuration settings to your multifunction.
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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.
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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.
Be sure to prepare an access point.
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.
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• In an office setup, consult your network administrator
• If you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures,
there is a risk of disclosing data such as your personal information to a third
party.
• If an error message appears or if you have trouble with the network
connection, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.
• Place the machine and computer on the same network segment.
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Preparing to Connect My Multifunction
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To My Network
Before you continue, please write down the following information which will be
required to connect your multifunction to your network. This information will be
entered on the machine's operation panel.
• Access Point /Network Name: also referred to as the SSID, an identifier to identify
the specific access point
• Network Key: also referred to as an encryption key, WEP key or WPA/WPA2
passphrase, Per-Shared key. A password required to access the wireless network
If you do not know your Access Point/Network Name or your Network Key, use the
following links for information on using our Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant.
• Windows Users Click Here
• Mac Users Click Here
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Adding Your Multifunction to Your Network
Adding Your Multifunction to Your Network
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Step One
Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel* (A) to select Settings, and
then press the OK button.
*Easy-Scroll Wheel location varies according to model.
MP640 pictured in examples below.
Step Two
Select “Wireless LAN setup”, then press the OK button.
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Step Three
Select Yes, then press the OK button.
When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp**
(B) lights blue.
**Wi-Fi lamp location varies according to model.
Step Four
Select “Easy settings”, then press the OK button.
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Step Five
Select the access point name you wrote down,
then press the OK button.
NOTE: If you are living in an apartment, nearby access
points in use may be detected.
Step SIx
When one of the following screens is displayed, enter the network
key you wrote down, then press the OK button.
If the following screen is not displayed, go to Step Eight.
Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel to select the character. Use the button
to move the cursor to the right.
IMPORTANT: Enter upper and lower case letters of the alphabet
correctly.
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Downloading and Installing the Drivers
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Step Seven
Make sure that the network key is correct, and
then press the OK button.
Step Eight
When the completion screen appears, press the OK button, then
press the HOME*** button (C).
***HOME button location varies depending on model.
The standby screen returns.
Your multifunction is now connected to your network
Note:
• If Failed to connect to the access point. appears, touch the OK button, make sure that the network key is correct, then enter it
again. If a connection still cannot be established, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.
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