How to perform the wireless LAN setup so that other computers can share the same printer (Macintosh)
23-Jul-2009
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Solution
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. The installation process takes about 20 minutes. (The installation time varies depending on the computer environment or the number of applications to be installed.)
IMPORTANT
- Quit all running applications before installation.
- Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).
- Do not switch users during the installation process.
- Internet connection may be required during the installation. Connection fees apply.
- It may be necessary to restart your computer during the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions and do not remove the Setup CD-ROM during restarting. 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.
- Mac OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.3.8 or earlier are not supported.
1. Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder to proceed to the following screen. Enter your administrator name and password, then click OK.
If you do not know your administrator name or password, click Help, then follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE
- If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
3. Select your place of residence, then click Next.
NOTE
- If the Select Language screen appears, select a language, then click Next.
4. Select a country or region, then click Next.
NOTE
- Displayed only when Europe, Middle East, Africa or Asia is selected on the screen in step 3.
5. Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed all together.
NOTE
- If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install.
6. Click Install.
7. Select Use the printer on network, then click Next.
8. Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes.
IMPORTANT
- Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
9. When the Printer Detection screen appears, click Next.
IMPORTANT
- If the Printer Detection screen is not displayed, the connection method is not correctly selected in step 7. Follow on-screen instructions and proceed with the installation. Click Exit on the installation complete screen, then start again from step 2 and be sure to select Use the printer on network in step 7.
10. On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select MP990 series in Printers, then click Next.
NOTE
- If the machine is not detected, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Make sure there is no problem, then click Update.
11. When the Connection Performance Measurement screen appears, click Next.
Confirm the measurement results, then click Finish.
Ensure that 
is displayed in Connection performance between the printer and the access point.
is displayed in Connection performance between the printer and the access point.
NOTE
- You can cancel measuring by clicking Cancel. You also examine the detailed status of the communication link after setup. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
- If an icon other than appears, improve the communication status by referring to the displayed message or the help file, then click Remeasurement.
This section describes how to register the machine on a Macintosh computer.
1. When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Printer.
Proceed to the section that relates to your operating system for further installation instructions.
Mac OS X v.10.5.x Go to Step 2-A
Mac OS X v.10.4.x Go to Step 2-B
Mac OS X v.10.3.9 Go to Step 2-C
NOTE
- The alphanumeric characters after Canon MP990 series is the machine's Bonjour service name or MAC address.
- If the machine has not been detected, make sure of the following.
－ The machine is turned on.
－ The firewall function of any security software is turned off.
－ Wireless Connection: The computer is connected to the access point.
2-A (Mac OS X v.10.5.x)
(1) Select Canon MP990 series and click Add.
Go to Step 3
2-B (Mac OS X v.10.4.x)
(1) When the Printer List window appears, click Add.
NOTE
- When the You have no printers available. screen appears, click Add.
(2) Click More Printers in the Printer Browser screen.
(3) Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MP990 series in the list of printers, then click Add.
(4) Make sure that Canon MP990 series is added to the list of printers.
Go to Step 3
2-C (Mac OS X v.10.3.9)
(1) When the Printer List window appears, click Add.
NOTE
- When the You have no printers available. screen appears, click Add.
(2) Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MP990 series in the list of printers, then click Add.
(3) Make sure that Canon MP990 series is added to the list of printers.
Go to Step 3
3. When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Scanner.
4. Select Canon MP990 series on the Scan-from-PC Settings screen, then click OK.
5. When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Next.
1. When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears, follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
NOTE
- For details, refer to [ Loading Paper ]
Important Information for the Installation
- Necessary Information for the User Registration
The product serial number is required when registering the product. The serial number is located inside the machine (as shown in the illustration).
IMPORTANT
- When opening the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A), the Print Head Holder moves automatically if the unit is powered on.
- About Extended Survey Program
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.)
NOTE
- The screen does not appear on Mac OS X v.10.3.9.
2. Click Exit to complete the installation.
If Restart is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the computer.
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 scanning using the Operation Panel on the machine for the first time.
