Canon Pixma Ip110 User Guide

							Cannot Detect the Printer When Setting up Network
Communication
If the printer could not be detected on the network when setting up the network communication, confirm the
network settings before redetecting the printer.
Cannot Detect the Printer during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 1
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If the printer cannot be detected while you are setting up the network communication using a USB
cable, the printer may be in the access point mode. In this case, finish the access point mode and
enable the wireless LAN, then try to redetect the printer.
Using the Printer with the Access Point Mode
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							Cannot Detect the Printer during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 1Are the computer and network device (router, access point, etc.) configured
and can the computer connect to the network?
Make sure that you can view web pages on your computer.
If you cannot view any web pages: Configure the computer and network device.
For the procedures, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the computer and network device, or contact their manufacturers.
If you can view web pages after configuring the computer and network device, try to set up the network
communication from the beginning.
If you can view web pages: Go to check 2.
Cannot Detect the Printer during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 2
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							Cannot Detect the Printer during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 2Does the firewall function of your security software or operation system for
computer interfere with setting up the network communication?
The firewall function of your security software or operation system for computer may limit communications
between the printer and your computer. Confirm the setting of firewall function of your security software or
operation system or the message appearing on your computer.
If the firewall function interferes with setting up:•
When the message appears on your computer:If the message warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network appears on the
computer, set the security software to allow access.
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When the message does not appear on your computer:
Cancel to set up, then set the security software to allow Canon software* to access the network.* On the Setup CD-ROM, select  win > Driver  > DrvSetup , then set the security software to allow the
file  Setup.exe  or Setup64.exe  to access the network.
After setting the security software, try to set up the network communication from the beginning.
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For the operation system firewall settings or the security software firewall settings, refer to the
instruction manual of the computer or software, or contact its manufacturer.
If there is no problem with the firewall settings: Go to check 3.
Cannot Detect the Printer during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 3
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							Cannot Detect the Printer during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 3Check the settings of the access point.
Check the settings of the access point for the network connection such as IP address filtering, MAC
address filtering, or DHCP function.
Make sure that the radio channel of the access point and that assigned to the printer are the same. For details on how to check the settings of the access point, refer to the instruction manual supplied with
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							The Printer Cannot Be Detected in the Wireless LAN
Check1 Make sure that the printer is turned on.
Check2
 Make sure that the  Wi-Fi lamp is lit on the printer.
If the  Wi-Fi lamp is off, the wireless LAN is disabled.
To enable wireless LAN, press and hold the  RESUME/CANCEL button, then release the button when the
POWER  lamp flashes 10 times.
Wireless LAN is enabled and the  Wi-Fi lamp is lit.
Check3
 When the printer is connected to the computer temporarily using a USB cable,
make sure that the USB cable is connected properly.
When you set up the wireless LAN connection or change the wireless LAN settings using IJ Network Tool through USB connection, make sure that the printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable securely.
Connecting the Printer to the Computer Using a USB Cable
Check4  Make sure that the printer setup is completed.
If not, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.
Check5  When using IJ Network Tool, click  Update to search for the printer again.
Canon IJ Network Tool Screen
Check6
 When searching for a printer over a network, make sure that the printer is
associated with the port.
When  No Driver  is displayed under  Name in IJ Network Tool, there is no association. Select  Associate Port on
the  Settings  menu, then associate the port with the printer.
When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port
Check7
 Make sure that the network settings in the printer are identical with those of the
access point.
Refer to the instruction manual provided with the access point or contact its manufacturer to check the access
point settings, and then modify the printer settings.
How to Set an Encryption Key
Check8  Make sure that there is no obstruction.
Wireless communication between different rooms or floors is generally poor. Adjust the location of the devices.
Check9  Make sure that the printer is not placed far away from the access point.
The access point is located indoors within the effective range for wireless communication. Locate the printer
within 164 ft. / 50 m from the access point.
Check10  Make sure that there is no source of radio wave interference in your vicinity.
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							If a device (e.g. microwave oven) using the same frequency bandwidth as the wireless station is placed nearby,the device may cause interference. Place the wireless station as far away from the interference source as
possible.
Check11  Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct.
Make sure that the computer can communicate with the access point over the wireless LAN.
Check12  Make sure that  Enable bidirectional support  is selected in the Ports sheet of
the properties dialog box of the printer driver.
Check13  Make sure that the firewall of the security software is disabled.
If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon
software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to
always allow access.
If using any programs that switch the network environment, check their settings. Some programs will enable a
firewall by default.
Check14  When using a router, connect the printer and computer to the LAN side (same
network segment).
If the problem is not resolved, perform setup again with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.
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							Other Problems with Network
Forgot an Access Point Name, SSID, or a Network Key
The Message Is Displayed on the Computer Screen During Setup
The Administrator Password Set to the Printer Was Forgotten
Checking Information about the Network
How to Restore the Printer's Network Settings to Factory Default
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							Forgot an Access Point Name, SSID, or a Network Key
Cannot Connect with an Access Point to Which a WEP or WPA/WPA2 Key Is Set (You Forgot the WEP or
WPA/WPA2 Key)
How to Set an Encryption KeyCannot Connect with an Access Point to Which a WEP or WPA/WPA2 KeyIs Set (You Forgot the WEP or WPA/WPA2 Key)
For information on how to set up the access point, refer to the instruction manual provided with the access
point or contact its manufacturer. Make sure that the computer and the access point can communicate
with each other.
After that, set up the printer to match the settings of the access point using IJ Network Tool.
How to Set an Encryption Key For information on how to set up the access point, refer to the instruction manual provided with the access
point or contact its manufacturer. Make sure that the computer and the access point can communicate
with each other.
After that, set up the printer to match the settings of the access point using IJ Network Tool.
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When using WEP
The key length, key format, the key to use (one of 1 to 4), and the authentication method must match
among the access point, the printer, and the computer.
In order to communicate with an access point that uses automatically generated WEP keys, you must
configure the printer to use the key generated by the access point by entering it in hexadecimal
format.
Normally, select  Auto for the authentication method. Otherwise, select  Open System or Shared Key
according to the setting of the access point.
When the  WEP Details  screen appears after clicking  Set on the  Search screen, follow the on-screen
instructions and set the key length, the key format, the key number, and the authentication to enter a
WEP key.
For details, see 
Changing the WEP Detailed Settings .
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When using WPA/WPA2
The authentication method, passphrase, and dynamic encryption type must match on the access
point, the printer, and the computer.
Enter the passphrase configured on the access point (a sequence of between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters, or a 64-character hexadecimal number).
Either TKIP (basic encryption) or AES (secure encryption) is selected automatically for the dynamic
encryption method.
For details, see 
Changing the WPA/WPA2 Detailed Settings .
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This printer supports WPA/WPA2-PSK (WPA/WPA2-Personal) and WPA2-PSK (WPA2-
Personal).
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							The Message Is Displayed on the Computer Screen During Setup
The Enter Password Screen Is Displayed During Setup
The Screen for Setting the Encryption Is Displayed After Selecting the Access Point in the Search Screen
"You are connecting the machine to the non encrypted wireless network" Is DisplayedThe Enter Password Screen Is Displayed During SetupThe following screen is displayed if an administrator password is set to the printer which has already been
set up to use via a network.
Enter the administrator password you have set.
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An administrator password is already specified for the printer at the time of purchase.
For details:
About the Administrator Password
For improving security, it is recommended to change the administrator password.
Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet
The Screen for Setting the Encryption Is Displayed After Selecting the Access Point in the Search Screen
This screen is displayed automatically if the selected access point is encrypted. In this case, configure the
details to use the same encryption settings set to the access point.
For information on the encryption settings, see 
Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet .
"You are connecting the machine to the non encrypted wireless network" Is Displayed
Security is not configured on the access point. The printer can still be used, so continue the setup
procedure to complete it.
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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.
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							The Administrator Password Set to the Printer Was ForgottenInitialize the printer settings.
Initializing the Printer Settings
After initializing the printer settings, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the
instructions on our website.
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