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. Introduction 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. Important z A hub and LAN cable are required to connect this machine to a LAN. These must be purchased separately.
Setting up an additional LAN-connected computer When the machine has already been set up to connect to the network using a computer, perform this setup to use the machine from an additional computer over LAN. This setup procedure only requires settings to be performed on the additional computer. Trademark Notices 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.
Confirming the Network Environment z Turn off the firewall function temporarily or change its setting. If you disable the firewall function, disconnect your network from the Internet. z Make sure that the configuration of computers, hubs, and other network devices is complete, and computers can connect to the network. Important After setup is complete, turn back on any security functions you disabled for setup.
Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Windows) z Before installing the MP Drivers, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically loading programs. z Log into a user account with the administrator privilege. 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.
3 Insert the Setup CD-ROM. The setup program should run automatically. 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.
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. 8 Read the License Agreement carefully and click Yes. Installation of the MP Drivers, On-screen Manuals, and application software will begin.
2-A Setting up for use over LAN This section describes how to set up the machine to be used over wired LAN, when the machine has not been connected to the network. This setup procedure requires settings to be performed on the machine and the computer. 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.
4 When the Check Wired LAN Connection dialog box appears, connect the machine to the network devices such as hubs with a LAN cable, then click Yes. (A) Wired LAN connector Note The connection may vary depending on your network environment. 5 Confirm that the setup program detects the machine automatically. The machine connected with the USB cable is detected automatically via LAN connection. In Windows Vista, go to step 7. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, go to step 6.
If “Communication with the Card Slot failed.” is displayed, click Retry. If it still fails, click Skip to complete the setup. Then try the network setup of the Card Slot using the Canon IJ Network Tool. Note 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.
9 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 10. After software installation is complete, double-click on the desktop. z The User Registration screen may not be displayed depending on the country or region of purchase.
The Installation completed successfully screen appears. 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. If only one CD-ROM is included in the package for the Windows setup Click Exit. After clicking Exit, remove the CD-ROM.
2-B Setting up an additional LAN-connected computer This section describes how to set up an additional computer to use the machine over wired LAN, when the machine has already been set up to connect to the network using another computer. This setup procedure only requires settings to be performed on the additional computer. 1 Make sure that the machine is connected to the network device with a LAN cable, then turn on the machine. When the machine is turned on, the Power lamp lights up blue.
3 Confirm that the setup program detects the machine automatically. The machine connected to the network is detected automatically. Note If the machine has not been detected, make sure of the following, then click Update. z The machine is turned on and connected to the network device with the LAN cable. z The machine is not set to use access control. z The firewall function of any security software is turned off.
5 When the Network Setup of the Card Slot dialog box appears, specify the drive letter, then click Next. Note The Card Slot of the machine must be mounted to be used as the memory card drive of the LAN-connected 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. If “Communication with the Card Slot failed.” is displayed, click Retry.
8 When the User Registration screen appears, click Next. Note z If you have already registered your product, click Cancel. 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, doubleclick on the desktop. z The User Registration screen may not be displayed depending on the country or region of purchase.
10 The Installation completed successfully screen appears. 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. If only one CD-ROM is included in the package for the Windows setup Click Exit. After clicking Exit, remove the CD-ROM.
Setting Up the Machine and the Computer (Macintosh) z Since Mac® OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.2.7 or earlier are not supported, do not connect the machine to these. z Log on as an Administrator. z Before installing the MP Drivers, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically loading programs or remove them from your system folder. Note The screens below refer to Mac OS X v.10.4.x installation.
4 5 Double-click the Setup icon. When the Authenticate screen appears, enter your administrator name and password, then click OK. Note z If you do not know your administrator name or password, click on the lower-left corner of the screen, then follow the on-screen instructions. 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.
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. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 9 When the Setup Complete screen appears, click Next. Note The Setup Complete screen may not be displayed depending on the country or region of purchase. 10 When the User Registration screen appears, click Next.
11 When the Installation completed successfully screen appears, click Restart. Remove the CD-ROM after clicking Restart and restarting the computer. Note Keep the CD-ROM in a safe place in case you need to reinstall the software. When the computer restarts, the Canon IJ Network Tool will start up automatically. When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8 to v.10.3.3: Restarting the computer while connected to the machine may cause the machine not to be detected.
2-A Setting up for use over LAN This section describes how to set up the machine to be used over wired LAN, when the machine has not been connected to the network. This setup procedure requires settings to be performed on the machine and the computer. 1 On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select LAN connection, then click OK. If the Canon IJ Network Tool does not start up automatically, select Library > Printers > Canon > BJPrinter > Utilities > Canon IJ Network Tool.
3 When the Check Wired LAN Connection dialog box appears, connect the machine to the network devices such as hubs with a LAN cable, then click Yes. (A) Wired LAN connector Note The connection may vary depending on your network environment. 4 Confirm that the setup program detects the machine automatically. The machine connected with the USB cable is detected automatically via LAN connection. Note If the machine was not detected, the Set Printer IP Address dialog box appears.
6 On the Printer List dialog box, click Add. Note The machine displayed in the list is the one connected with the USB cable. You need to add the machine connected to the network to the list. 7 8 On the Printer Browser dialog box, click More Printers. Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select your machine’s name in the list of printers, then click Add. Note The alphanumeric string after the machine’s name is its MAC address. 9 Confirm that your machine’s name is added to the list of printers.
Note z To confirm the machine’s MAC address, display the machine’s network setting information referring to “Displaying and Initializing Network Settings” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. z For details on how to scan, refer to the User’s Guide and Scanning Guide on-screen manuals. 11 After the MP Drivers are installed, start up the Canon IJ Network Tool to mount the Card Slot.
3 4 5 When the screen shown on the right appears, click OK. Select Setup in the pop-up menu, then click Register Printer. When the Cancel Setup screen appears, click Cancel. The Printer Setup Utility (Print Center in Mac OS X v.10.2.8) and Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector will start up. If “You have no printers available.” is displayed, click Cancel. 6 7 On the Printer List dialog box, click Add. On the Printer Browser dialog box, click More Printers.
8 Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select your machine’s name in the list of printers, then click Add. Note z The alphanumeric string after the machine’s name is its MAC address. z If the machine has not been detected, make sure of the following. – The machine is turned on and connected to the network device with the LAN cable. – The machine is not set to use access control. – The firewall function of any security software is turned off.
Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when setting up. Note If you do not find a description for your trouble here, refer to “Troubleshooting” in the User’s Guide onscreen manual.
Cannot connect to the machine (the machine is not detected) Problem The machine is not detected No printer is detected after the network settings are changed 28 Possible Cause and Measures z Make sure that the machine is turned on. z Firewall function provided by security software may prevent proper setup or communication over a network. When setting up the machine to be used over a network, disable any firewall function provided by security software during the setup.
The following screen is displayed during setup Problem Possible Cause and Measures The Set Printer IP Address dialog box is displayed during setup The following dialog box is displayed if no printer was detected on the network. Specify the IP address of the machine and click Connect to retry the detection of the machine. (1) (2) (3) (4) The IP address currently set for the machine is displayed on the dialog box. (1)Get IP address automatically Select to use an IP address provided by a DHCP server.
Problem Possible Cause and Measures The Set Printer IP Address dialog box is displayed during setup (Continued) (1) (2) (3) The IP address currently set for the machine is displayed on the dialog box. (1)TCP/IP Setting Select Get IP address automatically or Use following IP address. Select Get IP address automatically to use an IP address provided by a DHCP server. This requires that the DHCP function is enabled on the router.
Problem “Communication with the Card Slot failed.” is displayed during the network setup of the Card Slot Possible Cause and Measures This message is displayed if installation of the network drive for the Card Slot fails during setup. (1) (2) (1)Retry Click to retry the network setup of the Card Slot. (2)Skip Click to continue installation without the network setup of the Card Slot. When this message is displayed, wait for a while, then click Retry. If it fails again, follow the procedure below.
Problem “Communication with the Card Slot failed.” is displayed during the network setup of the Card Slot (Continued) Possible Cause and Measures If the setup is in progress, click Skip to complete the setup. Then mount the Card Slot using the Canon IJ Network Tool. z Change the workgroup name to “WORKGROUP” following the procedure below. (1)Right-click My Computer, then select Properties. (2)Select the Computer Name tab, then click Change. (3)Change the workgroup name to “WORKGROUP”, then click OK.