Canon PIXMA MX7600 BROCHURE

Network Setup Guide

This manual contains the setup information required to use the machine over wired LAN.

If you use the machine with USB connection, refer to your setup sheet.

Table of Contents

Setup Outline

Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows) 1

1 Preparing for Setup 2

2 Installing the Software 3

2-1 Setting Up for Use over Wired LAN 6

2-2 Setting Up an Additional LAN-connected Computer 11

Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Macintosh) 16

1 Preparing for Setup 17

2 Installing the Software 18

2-1 Setting Up for Use over Wired LAN 23

2-2 Setting Up an Additional LAN-connected Computer 27

Troubleshooting 30

Cannot Install the MP Drivers 31

Cannot Connect to the Machine (the machine is not detected) 32

The Following Screen Is Displayed during Setup 33

Setting Up the Machine Again for Use over Network 37

Changing the Port Name (Windows) 37

Checking Information about the Network 38

Setup Outline

Setup in Windows

“1 Preparing for Setup” on page 2

“2 Installing the Software” on page 3

When you connect the machine to a computer for the first time

“2-1 Setting Up for Use over Wired LAN” on page 6

If any problem occurs during the setup, see “Troubleshooting” on page 30.

When you connect the machine to an additional computer

“2-2 Setting Up an Additional LAN-connected Computer” on page 11

Setup Complete

Setup in Macintosh

“1 Preparing for Setup” on page 17

“2 Installing the Software” on page 18

When you connect the machine to a computer for the first time

“2-1 Setting Up for Use over Wired LAN” on page 23

When you connect the machine to an additional computer

“2-2 Setting Up an Additional LAN-connected Computer” on page 27

 Symbols Used in This Manual

This Network Setup Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.

Important

Instructions that must be observed for safe operation.

Note

Instructions as notes for operation or additional explanations.

Indicates operations in Windows.

Indicates operations in Macintosh.

 Trademarks

z “Microsoft” is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

z “Windows” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

z “Windows Vista” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

z “Macintosh” and “Mac” are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

z “Ethernet” is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.

Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows)

To use the machine connected to a computer, you need to install the software called “MP Drivers” in the computer.

The following two connection types are described in this manual.

Setting Up for Use over Wired LAN

(A) This machine (B) Hub or router (C) Computer

(A) (B) (C)

When the machine has not been connected to the network, perform this setup to use the machine over wired LAN. This setup procedure requires settings to be performed on the machine and the computer.

Note

z To set up the machine that is not yet connected to a wired LAN, connect the machine and the

computer with a USB cable.

z Even if the machine has been set up to be used with the USB connection, follow the setup

procedure described in this manual to connect the machine to a wired LAN for the first time.

Setting Up an Additional LAN-connected Computer

(B)

(A)

When the machine has already been set up to connect to the network, perform this setup to use the machine from an additional computer over wired LAN. This setup procedure only requires settings to be performed on the additional computer.

(C)

(A) This machine (B) Hub or router (C) Connected computer (D) Additional computer

(D)

1Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows)

1 Preparing for Setup

Before installing the MP Drivers in your computer, make sure of the following.

z If the installation and adjustment of the machine have not been finished, refer to your setup sheet

to set up the machine properly.

z Turn off the firewall function temporarily or change its setting. If you disable the firewall function,

disconnect your network from the Internet.

For information on the firewall function of your security software, refer to its instruction manual or contact its manufacturer.

Important

After setup is complete, turn back on the firewall function you disabled for setup. 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.

z Make sure that the configuration of computers, hubs, and other network devices is complete, and

computers can connect to the network.

The configuration and the type of the device vary depending on your network environment. For details, refer to your device’s instruction manual or contact its manufacturer.

Important

A hub and LAN cable are required to connect this machine to a wired LAN. These must be purchased separately.

Important

Depending on the country or region of purchase, the following two CD-ROMs are included in the package for the Windows setup.

– Windows (CD-1) – Windows (CD-2) Macintosh

In this case, insert the Setup CD-ROM “Windows (CD-1)” first to start the installation, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Note

z In an office setup, consult your network administrator. z Quit all running applications before installation. z Log into a user account with the administrator privilege. z Do not switch user accounts during installation. z A message asking for your confirmation to restart your computer may appear during the installation

process. If this message is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions and click OK. The installation resumes from where it left off when your computer has been restarted. While restarting, do not remove the Setup CD-ROM.

The screens in this manual refer to Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as “Windows Vista”) installation. Screens may vary depending on the operating system you are using and also depending on the country or region of purchase.

2 Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows)

2 Installing the Software

Note

If the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears automatically during the installation

process, remove the USB cable connected to your computer. Click Cancel to quit the screen. In Windows Vista, the screen may close automatically when the USB cable is unplugged. Then turn off the machine and proceed from step 3 to install the software.

Turn off the machine.

Note

Confirm that all the lamps on the Operation Panel have gone out.

2 Turn the computer on and start Windows.

3 Insert the Setup CD-ROM.

The setup program should run automatically.

If the setup program does not run automatically, see “Installation does not start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into your computer’s disc drive.” in “Cannot Install the MP Drivers” on page 31.

In Windows Vista, go to step 4.

In Windows XP and Windows 2000, go to step 6.

Important

If two CD-ROMs are included in the package for the Windows setup, insert the Setup CD-ROM “Windows (CD-1)”.

Note

z If the Select Language screen appears, select a

language, then click Next.

z If the Select Your Place of Residence screen

appears, select your place of residence, then click

Next.

3Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows)

4 If the AutoPlay screen appears, click Run

Msetup4.exe.

This screen will not appear in Windows XP and Windows 2000.

5 If the User Account Control screen appears,

click Continue.

If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue.

This screen will not appear in Windows XP and Windows 2000.

Note

z If the Select Language screen appears, select a

language, then click Next.

z If the Select Your Place of Residence screen

appears, select your place of residence, then click

Next.

6 When the screen shown on the right appears,

click Easy Install.

The MP Drivers, On-screen Manuals, and application software are installed automatically.

Note

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

7 When the Easy Install screen appears,

confirm the contents, then click Install.

Note

z Move the cursor over items to display explanations

of each application.

z The list of applications may vary depending on the

country or region of purchase.

Users in Asia

z Scan Soft OmniPage SE can be installed only on

an English operating system.

4 Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows)

8 Read the License Agreement carefully and

click Yes.

Installation of the MP Drivers, On-screen Manuals, and application software will begin.

The software installation screen may appear during the installation process. Read the contents on the screen and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

9 When the Setup Method screen appears,

confirm the connection type.

The next procedure varies depending on how you intend to connect the machine and the computer.

When you connect the machine to a computer for the first time

See “2-1 Setting Up for Use over Wired LAN” on page 6.

When the machine has not been connected to the network, perform this setup to use the machine over wired LAN. This setup procedure requires settings to be performed on the machine and the computer.

When you connect the machine to an additional computer

See “2-2 Setting Up an Additional LANconnected Computer” on page 11.

5Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows)

2-1 Setting Up for Use over Wired LAN

(continued from step 9 on page 5)

Important

When the machine has not been connected to the network, to set up the machine to be used from a LANconnected computer, the necessary software must be installed on the computer. See “1 Preparing for Setup” on page 2 and “2 Installing the Software” on page 3 to confirm that the software installation is complete, then proceed with the procedure below.

1 On the Setup Method screen, select Set up

the printer and the computer for network use, then click Next.

Note

If you select Use the printer via USB, the machine is set up to be used with USB connection.

2 When the Printer Connection screen

appears, connect the machine to the computer with a USB cable, then turn on the machine.

When you turn on the machine, the COPY button flashes green, then remains lit.

When the computer detects the machine, the next screen will appear automatically.

Note

z To set up the machine that is not yet connected to a

wired LAN, connect the machine and the computer with a USB cable.

z If you cannot go to the next procedure after three

minutes, see “Cannot Install the MP Drivers” on page 31.

3 When the Setup Preparations dialog box

appears, confirm that preparation is complete, then click Next.

Note

If the machine’s network settings are already configured, the Setup Environment Confirmation dialog box appears asking for your confirmation to use the machine with the current settings. You can proceed with the setup using the current network settings. To do so, click Use it as is. To reconfigure the network settings, click Reconfigure.

6 Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows)

4 When the Check Wired LAN Connection

dialog box appears, remove the LAN connector cap, connect the machine to the network devices such as hubs with a LAN cable, then click Yes .

(A) Wired LAN connector

(B) LAN connector cap

Note

The connection may vary depending on your network environment.

The machine connected with the USB cable is detected automatically via LAN connection.

In Windows Vista, go to step 6.

In Windows XP and Windows 2000, go to step 5.

Note

If the machine was not detected, the Set Printer IP Address dialog box appears. Make sure of the following, then click Connect.

z The network devices such as hubs or routers are

turned on, and the machine and the computer are connected to the network.

z The machine is connected to the computer with the

USB cable.

z The IP address to be set for the machine is

displayed on the Set Printer IP Address dialog box. If it is different from the address you want to set for the machine, select Use next IP address and enter the desired IP address. (If the machine is turned off, the Set Printer IP Address dialog box does not appear.)

If it still fails, see “The Set Printer IP Address dialog box is displayed” on page 33.

(A) (B)

7Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows)

5 When the Network Setup of the Card Slot

dialog box appears, specify the drive letter, then click Next.

This screen will not appear in Windows Vista.

Note

z The Card Slot of the machine must be mounted to

be used as the memory card drive of the LANconnected computer. To write files to a memory card, set the Read/write

attribute setting under Device settings to LAN enabled. If the setting is set to USB enabled, you

cannot access the network drive of the Card Slot.

z If “Communication with the Card Slot failed.” is

displayed, click Retry. If it still fails, see ““Communication with the Card Slot failed.” is displayed” on page 35.

z If “Cannot map any more drives, because all the

drive letters are assigned.” is displayed, click Skip to complete the setup. After software

installation is complete, remove any drive letter and try the network setup of the Card Slot again using the Canon IJ Network Tool.

z If “The Card Slot is already mapped as Network

Drive to this computer.” is displayed, the Card Slot is already set up. Click OK, then click Next.

6 When the Setup Completion dialog box

appears, remove the USB cable, then click Finish.

The network connection between the machine and the computer is now successfully established.

To confirm the setup results, click View Setup

Results.

Note

z To change the port name, click View Setup

Results, then click Set Port Name on the Setup Results dialog box. For details, see “Changing the

Port Name (Windows)” on page 37.

z If “Unsafe Removal of Device” is displayed, click

OK.

7 When the Setup Complete screen appears,

click Next.

8 Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows)

8 When the User Registration screen

appears, click Next.

Note

z It is required to connect to the Internet to register

your product. Turn on the firewall function before connecting your network to the Internet.

z To register later, click Cancel and go to step 9. After

software installation is complete, double-click on the desktop.

z If a message asking for your confirmation to restart

your computer appears, follow the on-screen instructions to restart your computer.

z The User Registration screen may not be

displayed depending on the country or region of purchase.

If your network is connected to the Internet, the registration screen will appear. Follow the onscreen instructions to register your product.

You will need your product serial number (A), which is located on the inside of the machine.

9 When the PIXMA Extended Survey

Program screen appears, confirm the

message.

We would appreciate it if you would take part in the PIXMA Extended Survey Program regarding the use of Canon printers. If you can agree, click Agree.

If Do not agree is clicked, the PIXMA Extended Survey Program will not be installed but you can use the machine normally.

(A)

9Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows)

10 The Installation completed successfully

screen appears.

If only one CD-ROM is included in the package for the Windows setup

Click Exit. The Setup CD-ROM will be ejected. If it is not ejected automatically, remove it manually.

If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now (recommended) check box is selected, then click Restart. After the computer restarts, remove the Setup CD-ROM.

Note

Keep the CD-ROM in a safe place in case you need to reinstall the software.

If two CD-ROMs are included in the package for the Windows setup

When the Continue to Windows CD-2 screen appears, perform the following steps (1) to (3) to complete the installation.

(1) Click Exit.

The Setup CD-ROM will be ejected. If it is not ejected automatically, remove it manually.

If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now (recommended) check box is selected, then click Restart. After the computer restarts, remove the Setup CD- ROM.

(2) Insert the Setup CD-ROM “Windows (CD-2)

Macintosh”.

(3) Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed

with the setup.

After installation is complete, the Setup CD- ROM will be ejected. If it is not ejected automatically, remove it manually.

Note

Keep the CD-ROMs in a safe place in case you need to reinstall the software.

When using Windows Vista:

To use the Card Slot over network, mount the Card Slot using the Canon IJ Network Tool after software installation is complete. For details, refer to “Using the Card Slot over a Network” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

10 Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows)

2-2 Setting Up an Additional LAN-connected

Computer (continued from step 9 on page 5)

Important

To set up an additional LAN-connected computer, the necessary software must be installed on the additional computer. See “1 Preparing for Setup” on page 2 and “2 Installing the Software” on page 3 to confirm that the software installation is complete, then proceed with the procedure below.

1 Make sure that the machine is connected to

the network device with a LAN cable, then turn on the machine.

When you turn on the machine, the COPY button flashes green, then remains lit.

Note

z If MAC address filtering is configured to restrict

access to the machine, make sure beforehand to register the address of the computer you are setting up. To register the address, use the Canon IJ Network Tool on the computer that has already been set up.

z Make sure that the computer you are setting up is

not connected to the machine with a USB cable. This setup procedure does not involve connecting the USB cable.

2 On the Setup Method screen, select Set up

only the computer for network use, then

click Next.

The machine connected to the network is detected automatically.

11Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows)

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