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Changing LAN Connection Method/Changing Wireless LAN Connection Method

Changing LAN Connection Method

Follow either procedure below to change LAN connection method (wired or wireless).

  • For Windows:

    • Use the Setup CD-ROM or follow the instructions on the Canon website to redo setup.

    • Tap the icon on the lower left on HOME screen, select Yes and select Wireless LAN -> WLAN active/inactive -> Active, or select Wired LAN -> Wired LAN active/inactive -> Active according to the connection method you want to use.

      After that, perform settings on the Network Settings screen on IJ Network Device Setup Utility.

      For details, refer to Performing/Changing Wireless LAN Settings or Performing/Changing Wired LAN Settings.

  • For Mac OS:

    • Follow the instructions on the Canon website to redo setup.

Changing Wireless LAN Connection Method

Follow either procedure below to change wireless LAN connection method (infrastructure or wireless direct).

  • For Windows:

    • Use the Setup CD-ROM or follow the instructions on the Canon website to redo setup.

    • Perform settings on the Network Settings screen on IJ Network Device Setup Utility.

      Important

      • Before you perform settings using IJ Network Device Setup Utility, turn on Easy wireless connect mode on the printer following the procedure below.

        1. Make sure printer is turned on.

          If the HOME screen is not displayed, press the HOME button.

        2. Tap (Network status) icon.

        3. Check message and tap Yes.

        4. Tap LAN settings.

        5. Tap Wireless LAN.

        6. Tap Wireless LAN setup.

        7. Tap Easy wireless connect.

        8. Check message and tap Yes.

          Follow instructions on your smartphone or tablet.

        9. If message saying setup is completed appears, tap OK.

  • For Mac OS:

    Follow the instructions on the Canon website to redo setup.