Canon MX472 Wireless Office All-in-One Printer
Preparing to Connect the Multifunction To the Network
Network Requirements
Before connecting the machine to the network, make sure that the configuration of the computer and access point or router is complete, and that the computer is connected to the network.
Wireless Connection
Before connecting the machine to the network, the computer needs to be connected to the network. Make sure that the configuration of the computer and access point, or router, is complete.
Notes on Network 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.
- Place the machine and computer on the same network segment.
Installing the Drivers & Software
Software Installation
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. Installation time varies depending on the computer environment or the number of software applications to be installed.
IMPORTANT
- Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).
- Quit all running applications before installation.
- Do not switch users during the installation process.
- An 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. 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.
To begin the setup of your PIXMA MX472 on your wireless network, you must first download the software to your computer
After the file, mac-MX470-1_0-mcd.dmg, has downloaded successfully, double-click it to start the installation procedure.
The setup instructions presented in this document describe the “Cableless Setup” method, which does not require the need to know the SSID (network name) or network passphrase and does not require the printer to be temporarily connected to the computer with a USB cable.
Click Next on the first screen. If prompted, enter the Administrative Password to continue.
Click Next on the initial screen.
Connecting to the wireless network
- On the Connection Method Selection screen (1-1), select Wireless Connection.
- Continue to follow the on-screen instructions. Select Connect to the network when the Printer Setup (2-1) screen appears.
- Continue to follow the on-screen instructions. Press the Setup button on the printer, then click Next on the Printer Setup (2-2) screen.
- Carefully follow the instructions to select Wireless LAN setup on the printer. Press the printer’s OK button, then click Next on the Printer Setup (2-3) screen.
- Continue to follow the on-screen instructions until the Setup Procedure Selection screen (3-1) appears. If your printer’s LCD screen is the same as that shown above, push the Button Method on the Setup Procedure Selection screen (3-1), and press the printer’s Stop button. Once your printer’s screen is the same as that shown above, Other Methods, click Other Methods on the Setup Procedure Selection screen (3-1).
- Select Cableless setup on the Setup Procedure Selection screen (3-2).
- On the printer’s LCD, select Other setup, then press the OK button. Click Next on the Connection via Cableless setup (4-1) screen.
- Select Cableless setup on your printer and press the OK button. Click Next on the Connection via Cableless setup screen (4-2).
- When the “Follow the instructions…” message appears on the printer’s LCD, click Next on the Connection via Cableless setup screen (4-3).
Continue following the on-screen instructions. On the Software Installation List, select the software to install and click Next.
MP Drivers and Canon IJ Network Tool are required and cannot be deselected. We recommend installing IJ Scan Utility2, My Image Garden, and Quick Menu to take full advantage of the printer’s features.
Continue following the on-screen instructions.
When the Add Printer screen appears, click Add Printer.
Select the Canon MX470 series with Canon IJ Network listed in the Kind column, then click Add.
Click Next on the Add Printer screen.
Completing the Setup
Continue following the on-screen instructions.
When the Setup Complete screen appears, click Next.
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