At $199, this multifunctional printer earns our recommendation.
The bottom line: The Canon Pixma MX860's auto-document feeder, large LCD screen, and quick print speeds are sure to increase your productivity, but it also includes plenty of software to nourish your creative interests. The bad: Output quality can use improvement. If your product issue was not resolved after following the steps above, or if you require additional help, please create or log in to your Canon Account to see your technical support options.The good: Large 2.5-inch LCD built-in memory card reader stylish design robust software suite fast output. If it's different, select (click) the same SSID as that of the printer. Note the SSID name (the one with the check mark to the left).Ĭompare this with the SSID from the the Wireless LAN setting list of the printer. If it's different, connect to the same SSID as that of the printer.
How to verify which wireless LAN your computer is connected in a Windows environment.
Push button method and PIN code method are available. Your printer is a Wi-Fi certified product.Ī standard with which wireless device connections and security setting can be easily established. (This printer supports WCN-UFD) A USB flash drive is required.Ī brand name given only to products that have passed Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability tests. The Internet is a type of network.Ī name to identify an access point used in a wireless network.Ī standard to connect peripherals (printers, etc.) to a computer.Ī function to configure wireless connection settings easily by using a USB flash drive (Windows 7 and Windows Vista computers). Ī device that acts as a bridge when establishing a wireless network.Ī system to exchange information between computers by connecting them to each other. Set up another computer for wireless use with the printer - Macintosh. Set up another computer for wireless use with the printer - Windows. Choose the link below that matches your computer's operating system, to see further instructions.
Wireless LAN setup using WCN connection - Windows.Īdd the printer software to additional computers that are on the wireless network.Īfter the wireless software is installed on one computer, you can install it on other computers that are part of your wireless network. Wireless LAN setup using WPS connection - Mac.Ī wireless connection can also be set up by using the WCN (Windows Connect Now) function of Windows 7 or Windows Vista together with a USB flash / thumb drive. Wireless LAN setup using WPS connection - Windows. If you know your router is WPS capable and WPS is enabled, choose the link below that matches your computer's operating system, to see further instructions. If you find the button, the router is WPS capable. Inspect all sides of your router for a WPS button. When the printer is set to wireless LAN mode and the Wi-Fi ® light comes on, the printer will automatically search for a Wi-Fi Protected Setup ( WPS ®) enabled router. If the printer doesn't detect a WPS enabled router or the router doesn't have WPS capabilities, you can install the software using USB method.
Wireless setup using a USB cable - Mac ®.ĭuring software installation, the setup instructions will have you activate wireless LAN through the printer's operation panel. Wireless setup using a USB cable - Windows. Verify which wireless network your Mac ® is connected to.įor this printer, the wireless software can be installed using a USB cable and the installation is referred to below as wireless setup.įor this purpose, a USB cable is included in the carton.ĭuring wireless setup, you will be prompted to connect the computer and the printer using the USB cable.Ĭhoose the link below that matches your computer's operating system, to see further instructions.
Verify which wireless network your Windows PC is connected to. The printer will detect all wireless networks in your area within a 50 foot radius. Prior to installing the Canon software, please ensure your computer(s) is connected to a wireless network (LAN) through a wireless router.Ĭonfirm that your printer is also connected to the router.
You will also need to make sure of the following. To set up the printer on a wireless network, you need the following.Ĭomputer(s) connected to the access point / wireless router.Ĭomputer administrative login / privileges.
Refer to the methods listed below and click on the link for detailed installation instructions. There are several ways to set up your printer wirelessly.