How to connect canon mx922 printer to wifi

Select an access point from a list of [Detected Access Points:].

• If not even one access point can be detected

  It may take a few minutes until the access point is recognized. Click [Update].
  For details, see the user's guide that comes with the printer.

• If multiple access points are detected

  If you live in an apartment or condominium, the printer may be communicating with an access point being used by someone in the building.
  Select the access point to be used, and then click [Connect].

  You can also click [Manual Setup] and specify the access point setting at the [Manual Setup] screen to specify the access point.

  [Detected Access Points:]

  You can check the signal strength from the access point, whether the access point is using an encryption, the access point name (SSID), and MAC address.

  Important
  • If an access point supports both WPA and WPA2, they may be displayed separately depending on the access point setting.
    Select the access point of the encryption method to which you want to connect.
  Note
  • MAC addresses are displayed only when multiple access points with the same name (SSID) are detected. In such cases, use the MAC addresses to determine and select the access point to be used.

  • The strength of the signal is indicated by the number of bars displayed by the antenna.

  • Encryption specified in the access point is indicated by ASCII characters.

    • None: No encryption is set
    • WEP: Encryption is set (WEP)
    • WPA: Encryption is set (WPA)
    • WPA2: Encryption is set (WPA2)
    • WPA/WPA2: Encryption is set (WPA or WPA2)
  [Network Information]Displays the network information that is set for the printer.
  Click this item to view the network information if access points or printers cannot be detected automatically during network setup.
  This item is enabled such when the access point cannot be detected or the connection to the access point fails.[Update]

  Click this item if the target access point is not detected. Access point detection will be re-executed.

  Note
  • Set the power of the access point to ON.
  [Network Password:]

  If password (WEP) is set as the access point to be used, enter a password (WEP key). If WPA/WPA2 is set, enter a PSK (Pre-Shared Key) or a passphrase. In both cases, the entered value must have the same format and length as the access point.

  • About Network Password
  Note
  • You can enter the network key here only when WEP or WPA (PSK), WPA2 (PSK) is set on the selected access point.
  [WEP Key Number]WEP Key must be set to the same WEP key number that is set in the access point. Normally, [WEP key 1] is selected. Click this item to select another number.[Manual Setup]Display the [Manual Setup] screen if the target access point is not found or if you want to change the network setting of the printer manually and re-detect the access point.[Back]Click this button to do the operation over again on the previous screen.[Connect]Connects the selected access point.[Cancel]Cancels the setup.
  Since the setup has not been completed, you must execute the setup again to use the printer.

PIXMA MG2940 Wi-Fi Setup Guide

WPS Connection Method

Before we start, there are some conditions that must be met in order to use the WPS push button method:

• The access point must have a physical WPS push button available. Please check with your device’s user guide for details.
  If the WPS push button is not available please use the instructions in the Standard Connection Method section.
• Your network must be using the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA2 security protocol. Most WPS enabled access points use this protocol

1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2. Press and hold the [Wi-Fi
   ] button on the top of the printer until the orange alarm lamp flashes once and then release it.
3. Make sure that the Wi-Fi button starts to flash blue and then go to your access point and press the [WPS] button within 2 minutes.
   For exact details regarding pressing the WPS button, please refer to the access point manual.
   

The blue Wi-Fi lamp on the printer will continue flash while searching for, or connecting to the access point. During the setup the green power lamp will also start to flash. When the printer has successfully made a connection to your wireless network, the blue and green lamps will stop flashing and remain lit.

To confirm that your printer is successfully connected to your wireless network, you can print out the network settings of your printer if you wish:

1. Make sure that your printer is turned on.
2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.
3. Press and hold the [Cancel
   ] button until the orange alarm lamp flashes 15 times and then release it. The network information page will be printed.

When referring to the printout, check that the “Connection” indicates “Active” and that the SSID -Service Set Identifier (or the name of your wireless network) indicates the correct name of your wireless network.

This concludes the WPS setup procedure.

Please now proceed by installing the software to make the most out of your PIXMA MG2940.

If you do not have the installation CD that came with your product, please download the manuals and software.

If the wireless setup is still failing after following this guide, please contact us for further assistance.

Standard Connection Method (Windows)

1. Insert the CD that came with your printer and run the setup.
   If the “Setup CD-ROM” does not autorun, insert the CD-ROM into the computer again and click on [My Computer] or [This PC], select the CD-ROM and double-click [MSETUP4.EXE].

   If you do not have the CD(’s) that came with your product, please download the manuals and software.

2. When the initial screen appears, click on [Next].

3. Select [Wireless LAN Connection] as a connection method, then click [Next].

4. Select [Access Point Connection (recommended)] as the wireless LAN connection method then click [Next].

5. Ensure that your printer is turned on, make sure the green power lamp is on and then click [Next].

6. The software will now briefly search your network for any printers already connected.
   If this is the first time you are setting up your printer it will not be found. So please ensure that [Setting printer could not be found on the list] is selected, then click [Next].

7. The Setup Guide Installation will now start.

8. Click on [Next].

9. Click on [Cableless setup].

10. When the following screen appears, hold down the [Wi-Fi
    ] button (A) on the printer until the orange alarm lamp flashes 2 times and release after the second flash, then click [Next].

11. Make sure that the blue Wi-Fi lamp flashes quickly and the green power lamp is lit, then click on [Next].

12. The following message will be displayed: 

13. Once the connection to the access point is completed click [Next].

14. When the following screen appears, select your region and click [Next].

15. When the following screen appears, select your language and then click [Next].

16. When the following screen appears, select the software you wish to install, and then click on [Next]. If you’re not sure which software you want to install at this stage, don’t worry, as you can always uninstall it at a later stage if you wish.

17. When the following screen appears, click on [Yes] to agree to the end user license agreement.

18. When the following screen appears, click on [Next].

19. The software will now install.

    If the following screen is displayed during the installation, click on [Redetect] to search for your printer again.
    Depending on your network configuration, it may take a minute or so for the software to detect the printer. This may involve clicking on redetect a number of times.

20. Once the Cableless setup is complete the following screen will be displayed to indicate the model of your printer and the name (or SSID) of your wireless network.  Click [Complete].

21. If this is the first time you are setting up your printer, when the following screen is displayed, click on [Execute] and follow the on-screen instructions to perform the print head alignment, otherwise click on [Next].

22. When the following screen is displayed click [Next].

23. If you wish to register your printer at this stage click [Next], alternatively you can register later using the Quick Menu software, so click [Cancel].

24. If you wish to take part in the Extended Survey Program click [Agree]. Alternatively, click on [Do not agree].

25. If the following screen is displayed and you would like to send a test print to your printer, click [Execute]. If not, click [Next].

26. Click on [Exit] to complete the installation.

This concludes the Windows setup

If the wireless setup is still failing after following this guide, please contact us for further assistance.

Cableless Setup Method (Mac)

Before you start please download the installation software.

1. Once downloaded, go to the location of the file and double click it. When the following screen is displayed, double click [Setup].

2. When the following screen is displayed, click [Open].

3. When the initial screen appears, click on [Next].

4. You may be asked to type in your password to continue with the installation. Type in your password and click on [Install Helper].

5. Click [Next].

6. Select [Wireless LAN Connection] as a connection method and then click [Next].

7. Select [Access Point Connection (recommended)] as the wireless LAN connection method then click [Next]

8. Ensure that your printer is turned on and the green power lamp is lit and then click [Next].

9. The software will now briefly search your network for any printers already connected.
   If this is the first time you are setting up your printer it will not be found. So please ensure that [Setting printer could not be found on the list] is selected, then click [Next].

10. If the following screen appears, select [Open].

11. Click on [Next].

12. Click on [Cableless setup].

13. When the following screen appears, hold down the [Wi-Fi
    ] button A on the printer until the orange alarm lamp flashes 2 times and release after the second flash, and then click [Next].

14. Make sure that the blue Wi-Fi lamp flashes quickly and the green power lamp is lit, and then click on [Next].

15. The following message will be displayed:

16. When the following message is displayed, click on [Allow].

17. Once the connection to the access point is completed click [Next].

18. When the following screen appears, select your region, and then click on [Next].

19. When the following screen appears, select your language and click [Next].

20. When the following screen appears, select the software you wish to install, and then click on [Next]. If you’re not sure which software you want to install at this stage, don’t worry, as you can always uninstall it at a later stage if you wish.

21. When the following screen appears, click [Yes] to agree to the end user license agreement.

22. Should the following screen appear, if you wish to create an alias of the manual on your desktop click [Agree], otherwise click [Do not agree] to skip.

23. The software will now download and install.

24. Within the Canon IJ Network tool screen select the detected printer and click [Next].

25. When the following screen appears, click [Add Printer].

26. When the following screen is displayed, select the [Canon IJ Network] version of your printer, and click [Add].

27. The following screen will briefly be displayed.

28. When the following screen appears, click [Next].

29. If this is the first time you are setting up your printer, when the following screen is displayed, click on [Execute] and follow the on-screen instructions to perform the print head alignment, otherwise click on [Next].

30. When the following screen appears, click [Next].

31. If you wish to register your printer at this stage click [Next], alternatively you can register later using the Quick Menu software, so click [Cancel].

32. If you wish to take part in the Extended Survey Program click [Agree]. Alternatively click [Do not agree].

33. Should the following screen appear, if you wish to perform a test print to confirm the network setup click [Execute], otherwise to skip this click [Next].

34. Click [Exit] to complete the installation.

This concludes the Mac setup

If the wireless setup is still failing after following this guide, please contact us for further assistance.

Restoring Network Settings to Factory Default

If you need to reset your network settings back to factory default, for example if you change your access point, you can do so by following these instructions:

Please note that initialisation erases all network settings on the machine, so printing or scanning from a computer over the network will become impossible until the printer is re-configured with new network settings.

1. Press and hold the [CANCEL 
   ] button until the alarm lamp flashes 17 times.
2. Release the [CANCEL
   ] button.
   

The network settings have been reset back to factory default settings.

If this process is still failing after following this guide, please contact us for further assistance.

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