Canon Pixma Ip110 User Guide

							Using the Printer with the Access Point ModeBy using the printer as an access point in an environment that does not have wireless LAN router or access
point, or by using the printer as an access point temporarily in an environment that has wireless LAN router
or access point, you can connect the printer to an external device such as a computer or a smartphone and
print from them.
This section describes how to enable the access point mode, the access point name of the printer, and the
security setting.
How to enable the Access Point Mode
Printing with the Access Point Mode
How to terminate the Access Point Mode
Setting of the Access Point Mode
Important
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Before using the printer with the access point mode, confirm the usage restrictions then switch the
printer to the access point mode.
Restrictions
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If you use the printer with the access point mode for the long time, it is recommended that you change
the default access point name and the default password to the combination of numbers and letters with
the point of view of security.
How to enable the Access Point Mode Enable the access point mode following the procedure below.
1.
Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2.
Press and hold the  Wi-Fi button, then release the button when the  Alarm lamp flashes 3
times.
When the  POWER lamp changed from flashing to lit, the access point mode is enabled.
Note
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To confirm the current access point mode setting of the printer, print out the network setting
information.
Printing Out Network Setting Information
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You can specify the access point name (SSID) and the security setting optionally.
Setting of the Access Point Mode
Printing with the Access Point Mode Print with the access point mode following the procedure below.
1.
Connect an external device such as a computer or a smartphone to the printer via
wireless LAN.
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							Perform wireless LAN settings with your external device, then assign the access point name specified
for the printer as a destination.
Note
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For details on how to perform wireless LAN settings with an external device, refer to the device's instruction manual.
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When a WPA2-PSK (AES) password is valid on the printer, entering the password is required toconnect an external device to the printer via wireless LAN. Enter the password specified for the
printer.
2.
Start printing from an external device such as a computer or a smartphone.
Note
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For details on how to print from an external device such as a computer or a smartphone via wireless LAN, refer to the device's or application's instruction manual.
How to terminate the Access Point Mode In environments that the printer is connected with the computer over the wireless LAN usually, set the
printer to the wireless LAN connection when you finish using the printer with the access point mode
temporarily.
To enable the wireless LAN mode, press and hold the  Wi-Fi button, then release the button when the
Alarm  lamp flashes 4 times.
When the  POWER lamp changed from flashing to lit, the wireless LAN mode is enabled.
Note
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If you do not use the printer with the access point mode or over the wireless LAN:
The  Wi-Fi  lamp goes off by pressing and holding the  RESUME/CANCEL button then releasing the
button when the  Alarm lamp flashes 12 times.
When the  Wi-Fi lamp goes, the access point mode and the wireless LAN are disabled.
Setting of the Access Point Mode The initial value of the access point mode is set as follows.
SSID (access point name)XXXXXX-iP110series
* "XXXXXX" is the last six digits of MAC address of the printer.Security settingWPA2-PSK (AES)PasswordXXXXXXXX
* The default value in this item varies by the printer.
Note
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To confirm the current access point mode setting of the printer, print out the network setting information.
Printing Out Network Setting Information
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							•You can change the security setting and the password using IJ Network Tool.If you change the access point mode setting of the printer, also change the access point setting of the
external device such as a computer or a smartphone.
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							Initializing the Printer SettingsYou can initialize the printer settings.
Important
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When using the printer over wireless LAN, note that initialization erases all network settings on theprinter, and printing operation from a computer over network may become impossible. To use the
printer over network, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions
on our website.
Follow the procedure below to initialize the printer settings.
1.
Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2.
Press and hold the  RESUME/CANCEL  button then release the button when the  POWER
lamp flashes 15 times.
All the printer settings are initialized. The administrator password specified by IJ Network Tool reverts to
the default setting.
Note
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You cannot initialize the current position of the print head.
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							Disabling the Wireless LAN Function of the PrinterFollow the procedure below to disable the wireless LAN.1.
Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2.
Press and hold the  RESUME/CANCEL  button then release the button when the  POWER
lamp flashes 12 times.
The  Wi-Fi  lamp goes off.
Note
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When you enable the wireless LAN, press and hold the  RESUME/CANCEL button, then release
the button when the  POWER lamp flashes 10 times.
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							Setting the Ink Usage ControlThe ink usage control function allows you to reduce black ink consumption and to produce the black
sections with color inks when printing to plain paper from a computer.
Reducing Black Ink Consumption
Producing the Black Sections with Color Inks
Important
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The print quality may deteriorate if this function is used.
Reducing Black Ink Consumption This function allows you to reduce the black ink consumption during printing and to allow longer life ofblack ink.
Important
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This function is available when the settings below are selected.
- When  Plain Paper  is selected for  Media Type
- When  Standard  is selected for  Print Quality
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This function is not available when the setting below is selected in the  Page Setup sheet.
- When  Booklet  or Borderless  is selected for  Page Layout
- When  Duplex Printing (Manual)  is selected
1.
Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2.
Open the printer driver setup window.
3.
Click the Maintenance  tab and then  Ink Usage Control .
4.
Select Save Black Ink .
5.
Click OK.
The specified setting will be used during printing.
Producing the Black Sections with Color Inks The black part is printed using color inks.
Use this function only as an immediate and temporary measure, when the black ink runs out and there is
no replacement at that time. Disable this function under normal circumstances.
Important
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This function is available when the settings below are selected.
- When  Plain Paper  is selected for  Media Type
- When  Standard  is selected for  Print Quality
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							- When Custom  is selected for  Print Quality and 2 or  3 is selected for  Quality at the Custom  dialog
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This function is not available when  Borderless is selected for  Page Layout in the Page Setup  sheet.
1.
Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2.
Open the printer driver setup window.
3.
Click the Maintenance  tab and then  Ink Usage Control .
4.
Select Use Composite Black (Immediate Measure) .
5.
Click OK.
The specified setting will be used during printing.
Note
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The confirmation message is displayed each time you print.
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Deselect the check box after replacing the black ink tank with a new one.
Important
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Save Black Ink  and Use Composite Black (Immediate Measure)  cannot be used at the same time.
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							Information about Network Connection
Useful Information about Network Connection
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							Useful Information about Network Connection
Default Values Set at Factory (Network)
Connecting the Printer to the Computer Using a USB Cable
When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name during Setup
Connecting to Other Computer with LAN/Changing the Connection Method
from USB to LAN
Printing Out Network Setting Information
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							Default Values Set at Factory (Network)Default Values of the LAN ConnectionItemThe defaultEnable/disable LANEnableSSIDBJNPSETUPCommunication modeInfrastructureWireless LAN securityDisableIPv4 IP addressAuto setupIPv6 IP addressAuto setupSet printer name*XXXXXXXXXXXXEnable/disable IPv6EnableEnable/disable WSD (WSD settings)EnableTimeout setting (WSD settings)1 minuteEnable/disable Bonjour (Bonjour settings)EnableService name (Bonjour settings)Canon iP110 seriesLPR protocol settingEnablePictBridge communicationEnableWireless LAN DRXEnable
(* The default value in this item varies by the printer.)
Default Values of the Access Point Mode
ItemThe defaultSSID (access point name) *1XXXXXX-iP110seriesSecurity settingWPA2-PSK (AES)Password *2XXXXXXXX
*1 "XXXXXX" is the last six digits of MAC address of the printer.
*2 The default value in this item varies by the printer.
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