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NOTE
Before connecting the machine to the network, make sure that the computer and access point or router is connected.
Add (connect) the machine to the network.
B: Access point or wireless router, etc.
- Notes on Wireless 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.
- The machine cannot be used over a wireless and wired connection at the same time.
- 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.
NOTE
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.
Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup
- Check the Information for Wireless Connection
In most cases, "Easy Setup" will be used to connect the machine to your access point or router. Before you continue, you must gather the information below which will be required during the installation.
NOTE
- For details on how to check the following information, refer to the manual of your access point or router, or contact its manufacturer.
- Access Point Name/Network Name:
* Also referred to as SSID.
An identifier 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.
1.
Use the
or
button (A) to display Setup, then touch the right FUNCTION button (B).
2.
Use the
or
button (C) to select Wireless LAN setup, then touch the OK button.
3.
Select Yes, then touch the OK button.
When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue.
4.
Select Easy setup, then touch the OK button.
5.
Select the access point name you wrote down, then touch the OK button.
NOTE
- If you are living in an apartment, nearby access points in use may be detected.
- The access point names with 2-byte characters are not displayed properly, however, can be selected.
6.
Make sure that one of the above screens is displayed, then touch the right FUNCTION button.
If you are living in an apartment, nearby access points in use may be detected. go to 9.
7.
Enter the network key you wrote down, then touch the left FUNCTION button (E).
Touch the center FUNCTION button (F) to switch character entry modes.
IMPORTANT
Enter upper and lower case letters of the alphabet correctly.
NOTE
This machine allows you to enter characters when an on-screen keyboard is displayed.
Follow the procedure below.
1. When an on-screen keyboard shown above is displayed, touch the center FUNCTION button (F) to switch to a keyboard having characters you want to use.
- Four character sets are available: Upper-case alphabets, lower-case alphabets, numbers, and symbols. Each time you touch the center FUNCTION button, an on-screen keyboard is switched among them.
- Entered characters are displayed on the upper section (G) of the on-screen keyboard.
3. Repeat 1 and 2 to enter more characters.
4. After you enter all characters you need, touch the left FUNCTION button (E).
* To insert a space, select Space on the on-screen keyboard and touch the OK button.
* To insert characters, select the section (G) of the screen using the
or
button, move the cursor to the character on the right of the target position using the
or
button, then enter characters.
* To delete a character, select the section (G) of the screen using the
or
button, move the cursor to the target character using the
or
button, then touch the right FUNCTION button (B).
8.
Make sure that the network key is correct, then touch the OK button.
9.
When the above screen appears, touch the OK button.
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.
Install the Software (Network Connection)
- 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 application software to be installed.)
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 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.
1.
Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2.
Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder to proceed to the following screen.
Enter your administrator name and password, then click OK.
If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
If you do not know your administrator name or password, click the help button, then follow the on-screen instructions.
3.
Select your place of residence, then click Next.
NOTE
If the Select Language screen appears, select a language, then click Next.
4.
Select a country or region, then click Next.
5.
Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed.
NOTE
- If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install.
7.
Select Use the printer on network, then click Next.
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
8.
When the Printer Detection screen appears, click Next.
IMPORTANT
- If the Printer Connection screen appears instead of the screen above, the connection method is not correctly selected in 7.
- Follow on-screen instructions and proceed with the installation. Click Exit on the installation complete screen, then start again from 2 and be sure to select Use the printer on network in 7.
9.
On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select MG6100 series in Printers, then click Next.
NOTE
- If the machine is not detected, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Make sure there is no problem, then click Update.
NOTE
- The alphanumeric characters after Canon MG6100 series is the machine’s Bonjour service name or MAC address.
- If the machine has not been detected, make sure of the following.
- The machine is turned on.
- The firewall function of any security software is turned off.
- Wireless Connection: The computer is connected to the access point.
- Wired Connection: The machine is connected to the network device with the Ethernet cable.
1.
When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Printer.
Mac OS X
v.10.6.x v.10.5.x -> Go to 2-A
v.10.4.11 -> Go to 2-B
2-A Mac OS X v.10.6.x/v.10.5.x
Mac OS X v.10.4.11 -> 2-B
(1)
Select Canon MG6100 series canonijnetwork and click Add.
-> 3
(1)
When the Printer List window appears, click Add.
NOTE
- When the You have no printers available. screen appears, click Add.
(2)
Click More Printers in the Printer Browser window.
(3)
Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MG6100 series in the list of printers, then click Add.
(4)
Make sure that Canon MG6100 series is added to the list of printers.
-> 3
3.
When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Scanner.
4.
Select Canon MG6100 series on the Scan-from-PC Settings screen, then click OK.
5.
Click Next on the Register Printer and Scanner screen.
1.
Click Next.
Information Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
- Important Information for the Installation
- Necessary Information for the User Registration
When the serial number is not displayed on the registration screen automatically, input the serial number located inside the machine (as shown in the illustration).
IMPORTANT
- If the power is on, the Print Head Holder will move when the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) is opened.
NOTE
The User Registration screen will only be displayed when Europe, Middle East, Africa is selected on the Select Your Place of Residence screen.
- If the Extended Survey Program screen appears
If you can agree to Extended Survey Program, click Agree.
If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed.
(This has no effect on the machine's functionality.)
2.
Click Exit to complete the installation.
It is necessary to restart the computer before scanning using the Operation Panel on the machine for the first time.
3.
Solution Menu EX starts when clicking OK in the Canon Solution Menu EX dialog.
Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
NOTE
The buttons displayed on Solution Menu EX may vary depending on the country or region of purchase.
- Using the Machine from Additional Computers
Now that the wireless connection of the machine is complete, it can be used from additional computers on the same network. Install software including the drivers on the computer from which you want to use the machine. Other settings are not required.