PIXMA MG6300 Setup Guide © CANON INC.
Setup Guide This guide provides information for setting up a network connection for the printer.
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 configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your system environment.
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.
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 flashes 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 flashes 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.
WEP 5. Tap the WEP key number you want to use. 6. Tap the screen. 7. Enter the WEP key. Character entry is case-sensitive. 8. Tap Apply. 9. Make sure that the WEP key is correct. 10.Tap OK. 11. When the left screen appears, tap OK. The network connection setup is now complete.
WPA/WPA2 5. Tap the screen. 6. Enter the passphrase. Character entry is case-sensitive. 7. Tap Apply. 8. Make sure that the passphrase is correct. 9. Tap OK. 10.When the left screen appears, tap OK. The network connection setup is now complete.
Wired Connection a Preparation for Connection Before Starting Wired 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 Wired Connection • Make sure that the computer and router (A) (or access point) are connected. • The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your system environment.
c Printer Setup 1. If the HOME button (A) on the printer is lit, touch the HOME button. 2. Flick the screen left or right, then tap Setup. 3. Flick the screen up or down, then tap Device settings. 4. Tap LAN settings. 5. Tap Change wireless/wired. 6. Tap Wired LAN active. 7. Touch the HOME button. The network connection setup is now complete.
Character Entry You can enter the characters when the keyboard is displayed on the printer. Follow the procedure below. 1. You can enter the characters when the keyboard is displayed on the printer's LCD. Password entry is case sensitive. : Tap to switch between "lower case letters" and "numbers and symbols." : While letters of the alphabet appear, tap to switch between upper and lower case letters. While numbers and symbols appear, tap to switch symbol types. : Tap to insert a space.
Troubleshooting Standard setup The Target Access Point is Not Detected • Is the network device (router, etc.) turned on? If the network device is already turned on, turn it off, then turn it back on. • Check the access point name/network name and network password of your access point or router. • Are the computer and network device configured? • Are the access point and printer installed in an open space where wireless communications are possible? • Is the access point operating in IEEE802.11n (2.
When using multiple access points: Tap Use multiple AccessPoints. An Unknown Access Point is Displayed Access points in use nearby may also be detected. The Access Point Name is Not Displayed Properly Access point names with double-byte characters are not displayed properly. However, they can be selected. The Access Point Name is Not Displayed Automatically Refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
WEP Failed to connect to the access point. Make sure that the WEP key entered for the access point is correct. In addition, when using WEP key number 2, 3 or 4 of the access point, set to use WEP key number 1, or select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the printer directly. For details on how to change the WEP key number of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
WPA/WPA2 Failed to connect to the access point. Make sure that the passphrase entered for the access point is correct. If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes. See also the sections below: • If the DHCP function of the access point is inactive, enable the DHCP function and configure wireless connection settings again. • For details on how to check or change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
To perform Standard setup again 1. Touch the HOME button (A). 2. Flick the screen left or right, then tap the WLAN setup icon.
WPS Cannot connect. Connections are being attempted from multiple access points simultaneously. The screen appears when connections are being attempted from multiple access points simultaneously. Wait for a while, then configure WPS settings again. Press the WPS button on only one access point. Failed to connect. The screen appears when an error occurs. Check the access point settings, then configure WPS settings again.
Advanced setup The Target Access Point is Not Detected • Is the network device (router, etc.) turned on? If the network device is already turned on, turn it off, then turn it back on. • Check the access point name/network name and network password of your access point or router. • Are the computer and network device configured? • Are the access point and printer installed in an open space where wireless communications are possible? • Is the access point operating in IEEE802.11n (2.4 GHz), IEEE802.
When using multiple access points: Tap Use multiple AccessPoints. An Unknown Access Point is Displayed Access points in use nearby may also be detected. The Access Point Name is Not Displayed Properly Access point names with double-byte characters are not displayed properly. However, they can be selected. The Access Point Name is Not Displayed Automatically Refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
WEP Failed to connect to the access point. Make sure that the WEP key entered for the access point is correct. In addition, when using WEP key number 2, 3 or 4 of the access point, set to use WEP key number 1, or select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the printer directly. For details on how to change the WEP key number of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
The device may not be able to connect to the network in the following cases: If the DHCP function of the access point is inactive, enable the DHCP function or specify the IP address (IPv4 only) of the printer and configure wireless connection settings again. In addition, make sure that the selected WEP key number and entered WEP key are correct. For details on how to check or change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
WPA/WPA2 Failed to connect to the access point. Make sure that the passphrase entered for the access point is correct. If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes. See also the sections below: • If the DHCP function of the access point is inactive, enable the DHCP function and configure wireless connection settings again. • For details on how to check or change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
To perform Advanced setup again 1. Touch the HOME button (A). 2. Flick the screen left or right, then tap the WLAN setup icon.
