Canon MX 492 User Manual

Installing Your Multifunction

to Your Network for the First Time

PIXMA MX492

Windows OS

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Installing Your Multifunction

to Your Network for the First

Time

PIXMA MX492

Windows OS

Preparing to Connect to the Network 3

Network Requirements 3
Notes on Wireless Connection 4

Installing the Drivers & Software 5

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Preparing to Connect the Multifunction

to the 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.

Wireless Connection

Before connecting the machine to the network, the computer needs to be connected to the network. Make sure that

configuration of the computer and access point or router is complete.

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Preparing to Connect the Multifunction

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.

• 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.

• Place the machine and computer on the same network segment.

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Installing the Drivers & Software

Software Installation

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.
Installation time varies depending on the computer environment or the number of application software to be installed.

IMPORTANT

• Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).

• Quit all running applications before installation.

• 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 restarting. 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.

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Installing the Drivers & Software

To set up the PIXMA MX492 to your wireless network, you must first install the software to your computer.

To begin the setup procedure, insert the Setup CD-ROM into your computer.*

The setup program will start automatically. The setup instructions presented in this document describe the “Cableless Setup” method

which does not require the need to know the SSID (network name), or network passphrase and does not require the printer to be temporarily

connected to the computer with a USB cable.

The Cableless Setup is not supported in Windows XP. For Windows XP Users: Use the “ Wireless Setup Using the USB Cable” method ,
whereby a USB cable is temporarily connected between the printer and computer during setup.

*If you don’t have or cannot use the Setup CD-ROM, follow the steps below to start the setup.

• Download the software (click the link to download)

• Double-click the downloaded .exe file.

If the User Account Control dialog box appears during the setup, click Yes or Continue.

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