<< Previous Next >> Getting Your Multifunction Back On Your Network After A Router Or Network Change PIXMA MX432 / MX439 Windows OS 1
Information << Previous Next >> Important If any of the following situations exist • You have replaced your Router or Access Point • You want to use a different wireless network • Router settings have been changed. Please complete the following steps to apply the new configuration settings to your multifunction .
Preparing to Connect My Multifunction To My Network << Previous Next >> Network Requirements 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. Wireless Connection Before connecting the machine to the network, the computer needs to be connected to the network. Make sure that configuration of the computer and access point or router is complete.
Preparing to Connect My Multifunction To My Network << Previous Next >> An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct wireless connection between the computer and printer without using an access point, is not supported. A router or access point is required for your printer to be used on a wireless network. Notes on Network Connection • The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your system environment.
Installing the Drivers & Software << Previous Next >> Software Installation 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 application software to be installed.) IMPORTANT • Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).
Installing the Drivers & Software << Previous Next >> Installing the PIXMA MX432 / MX439 on Your Wireless Network If you are reinstalling your printer on your network, a step-by-step walk through of the wireless setup is built in to the installation routine of the software that shipped with your PIXMA. *Insert the Setup CD-ROM that came with your printer into your CD-ROM drive and proceed through the easy to follow instructions.
Installing the Drivers & Software << Previous Next >> Installing the PIXMA MX432 / MX439 on Your Wireless Network Carefully follow any on-screen instructions until the Connection Method Selection screen (1-1) appears. Be sure to select Wireless Connection Continue carefully following the Preparation for Connection (1-2) and Printer Setup instructions (Steps 2-1 through 2-5) until the Setup Procedure Selection screen (3-1) appears. This is shown on the next page.
Installing the Drivers & Software << Previous Next >> The printer automatically searches for access points that support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)*. *Unless you are absolutely sure your access point supports WPS and you are familiar with activating this on your access point, press the Stop button on the printer’s operation panel and click on Other Methods on the Setup Procedure Selection screen (screenshot shown below)*.
Installing the Drivers & Software << Previous Next >> On the Setup Procedure Selection screen (3-2) screen, select Wireless Setup Using the USB Cable. This is the recommended setup method. You will need to use the supplied USB cable Continue to follow any on-screen instructions until the Software Installation List appears.
Installing the Drivers & Software << Previous Next >> On the Software Installation List select any additional* software to install and click Next. *MP Drivers is required for installation and cannot be deselected. In addition, we recommend installing MP Navigator EX and EasyPhotoPrint EX in order to take full advantage of your printer’s features. *If you are using the downloaded ‘Mini Master setup’ file to install the printer, only the MP Drivers will be installed.
Installing the Drivers & Software << Previous Next >> The drivers and software will install. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions.
Installing the Drivers & Software << Previous Next >> If the Detected Access Points List* appears, select the one you wish to connect to, enter the network key and click connect. *This screen normally appears if you have multiple access points or multiple access points exist in your immediate area. For details on how to check the Access Point name/network name (SSID) and network key, refer to the manual supplied with your access point or contact its manufacturer.
Installing the Drivers & Software << Previous Next >> If the Confirm Connection Access Point* screen appears, verify the information then click Yes *This screen normally appears when you have only one access point 13
Installing the Drivers & Software << Previous Next >> Disconnect the USB cable when the Disconnect Cable screen appears. Click Next Setup is now complete. Follow any remaining instructions to exit the setup program.
Installing the Drivers & Software << Previous Installing the PIXMA MX432 / MX439 on Your Wireless Network If you can’t find your CD-ROM, you may download the MX430 series Mini Master Setup, which includes the same step-by-step installation as the CD-ROM, by following the instructions below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Click here to access the MX432 Drivers & Software page. Select the operating system of your computer in the dropdown lists (see example below).
