The Printer Cannot Be Detected In The Wireless Lan - Canon iX6800 Series Online Manual
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The Printer Cannot Be Detected in the Wireless LAN
Make sure that the printer is turned on.
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Make sure that the Wi-Fi lamp is lit on the front side of the printer.
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If the Wi-Fi lamp is off, Wireless LAN is inactive.
To activate Wireless LAN, press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button, then release the button when the
POWER lamp flashes white 10 times.
Wireless LAN is activated and the Wi-Fi lamp is lit.
When the printer is connected to the computer temporarily using a USB cable,
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make sure that the USB cable is connected properly.
When you set up the wireless LAN connection using a USB cable or change the wireless LAN settings using IJ
Network Tool, connect the printer and the computer securely.
Connecting the Printer to the Computer Using a USB Cable
Make sure that the printer setup is completed.
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If not, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.
When using IJ Network Tool, click Update to search for the printer again.
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Canon IJ Network Tool Screen
When searching for a printer over a network, make sure that the printer is
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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
Make sure that the network settings in the printer are identical with those of the
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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 a WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key
Make sure that there is no obstruction.
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Wireless communication between different rooms or floors is generally poor. Adjust the location of the devices.
Make sure that the printer is not place as far away from the access point.
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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.
Make sure that there is no source of radio wave interference in your vicinity.
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