Canon Pixma Mp990 Quick Start Guide

							
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USB Connection
Install the Software
Important Information for the Installation
The product serial number is required when 
registering the product. The serial number is 
located inside the machine (as shown in the 
illustration).If you can agree to Extended Survey Program, 
click Agree. 
If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey 
Program will not be installed.  
(This has no effect on the machine's functionality.)
The screen does not appear on Mac OS X 
v.10.3.9.
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Necessary Information for the User 
Registration
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About Extended Survey Program
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When opening the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B), the 
Print Head Holder moves automatically.
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Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the 
software installation.
Select Use the printer via USB, then click Next.
 
						

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USB Connection
Install the Software
Click Exit to complete the installation.
If Restart  is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the computer.Next, read "Loading Paper" on page 48!After restarting the computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
When using Macintosh, it is necessary to restart the computer before sca\
nning using 
the Operation Panel on the machine for the first time.
 
						

							Network Connection
N o t e s   o n   N e t w o r k   C o n n e c t i o n
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Before connecting the machine to the network, make 
sure that configuration of the computer and access 
point or router is complete, and that the computer is 
connected to the network.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.
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In an office setup, consult your network administrator.
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If an error message appears or if you have trouble with the 
network connection, refer to the printed manual:  Network Setup 
Troubleshooting .
• 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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Select Connection Type
To use the machine on additional computers (after connecting it to the first computer), refer 
to "[Network Connection] Install the Software" on page 35 and complete s\
etup on those 
computers.
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The machine cannot be used over a wireless and wired connection at the 
same time.
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Internet
Access point or 
router, etc.
Network Connection
 
						

							Network Connection
Select Connection Type
Wireless ConnectionWired ConnectionAn "Ad-hoc connection," which 
establishes a direct connection to the 
computer over a wireless connection 
without using an access point, is not 
supported. 
Be sure to prepare an access point.
Go to "Wireless Setup" on page 23.
Go to "Wired Setup" on page 30.
Select the method to connect the machine to the network.
Connect to your network 
environment over a 
wireless connection.
Connect to your network 
environment over a wired 
connection. Access point or 
wireless router
Router, etc.
Internet
Internet
 
						

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For details on how to check the following information, refer to the manu\
al of your access point or router, 
or contact its manufacturer.
C h e c k   t h e   I n f o r m a t i o n   f o r   W i r e l e s s   C o n n e c t i o n
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The following information is required to connect to your access point or\
 router.
Check your access point or router for the following information, then wr\
ite it down.
Access Point Name/Network Name:
Network Key:
* Also referred to as SSID.
* Also referred to as encryption key, WEP key or WPA/WPA2 passphrase, Pre-Shared key.
If your access point or router 
supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected 
Setup):
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If you are using Windows Vista operating 
system and have a USB flash drive, you 
can configure wireless connection settings 
by using the WCN (Windows Connect 
Now) function as well. For details, refer 
to "Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows 
Connect Now)" in "Reference Information" 
on page 59.
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A wireless connection can be set up easily 
without checking the information to the 
left. Go to "Wireless Setup Using WPS 
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" on page 27.
An identifier to identify the specific access point.
A password required to set to prevent unauthorized access to communicatio\
n.
Wireless Setup
You can retrieve your network key by using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions 
which can be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www.usa.canon.com/downloadlibrary).
If you are unable to retrieve the network key or other settings, refer t\
o the manual of your access point or 
router, or contact its manufacturer.
 
						

							
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Network Connection
Wireless Setup
Select Wireless LAN setup, 
then press the OK button.
Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (A) to select 
Settings, then press the OK button. Select Yes, then press the OK button.
When wireless connection is enabled, the 
Wi-Fi lamp (B) lights blue.
 
						

							
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Wireless Setup
Select Easy settings, then press the 
OK button.When one of the above screens is displayed, enter the network key 
you wrote down on page 23, then press the 
OK button.
If the above screen is not displayed, go to step .
If you are living in an apartment, nearby access 
points in use may be detected.
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Select the access point name you wrote 
down on page 23, then press the 
OK 
button.
Enter upper and lower case letters of the alphabet correctly.
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Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel to select the character. Use the 
] button to move 
the cursor to the right.
 
						

							
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Wireless Setup
Make sure that the network key is correct, then press the OK 
button.
If Failed to connect to the access point.  appears, press the OK button, make sure that the network 
key is correct, then enter it again. If a connection still cannot be est\
ablished, refer to the printed manual: 
Network Setup Troubleshooting .
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When the completion screen appears, press the 
OK button, then press the HOME button 
(C).
The standby screen returns.
Next, read "Confirm Connection Status" on page 33!
 
						

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Network Connection
Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (A) to select 
Settings, then press the OK button.Select Wireless LAN setup, 
then press the OK button.Select Yes, then press the OK button.
When wireless connection is enabled, the 
Wi-Fi lamp (B) lights blue.
 
						

							
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Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Select Push button method, then press the OK button. Press the OK button.
To use the PIN code method for setup, select PIN method in step , then press the OK button. Follow the on-screen instructions to 
operate the machine and access point. When the setup is complete, the co\
mpletion screen appears. Press the  OK button to return to the 
Settings screen.  
A timeout error occurs if setup is not completed within 10 minutes. If th\
e timeout error screen appears, press the  OK button, then perform 
the setup again and set the new PIN code displayed on the screen to the \
access point. If another error appears, refer to the printed 
manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.
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Select WPS settings, then press the 
OK button.