For more on connecting and setting up a network device, see the device instruction manual or contact its
manufacturer.
Check7
Make sure wireless signal is strong. Monitor signal status and move machine
and wireless router as necessary.
• For Windows:
Monitoring Wireless Network Status
• For Mac OS:
Monitoring Wireless Network Status
Check8
Make sure you are using a valid channel.
Usable wireless channels may be limited depending on wireless network device used by your computer. See
the instruction manual provided with your computer or wireless network device to check usable wireless
channels.
Check9
Make sure channel set on wireless router is a usable channel as confirmed in
Check 8.
If it is not, change the channel set on the wireless router.
Check10
Make sure security software's firewall is off.
If your security software's firewall is on, a message may appear warning you that Canon software is attempting
to access the network. If this warning message appears, set security software to always allow access.
If you are using any programs that switch between network environments, check their settings. Some
programs use a firewall by default.
Check11
If using a router, connect machine and computer to LAN side (same network
segment).
Check12
If machine is connected to an AirPort Base Station via LAN, use
alphanumeric characters for network name (SSID). (Mac OS)
If the problem is not resolved, redo setup.
• For Windows:
Use the Setup CD-ROM or follow the instructions on the Canon website.
• For Mac OS:
Follow the instructions on the Canon website.
•
Positioning:
Make sure there are no obstacles between the wireless router and the machine.
Note
•
To connect machine to Windows XP computer using cableless setup, follow these steps:
Follow the procedure below to set up the machine and computer.
1.
Set machine to Direct Connection.
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Summary of Contents for Pixma MG6821
Page 27: ...Using the Machine Printing Photos from a Computer Copying Originals Printing Photos 27...
Page 160: ...Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper Photo Paper Loading Envelopes 160...
Page 183: ...Replacing Ink Replacing Ink Checking Ink Status 183...
Page 189: ...When an ink tank is out of ink replace it immediately with a new one Ink Tips 189...
Page 226: ...Safety Safety Precautions Regulatory Information 226...
Page 231: ...Main Components and Their Use Main Components Power Supply Using the Operation Panel 231...
Page 232: ...Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel 232...
Page 256: ...Note The effects of the quiet mode may be less depending on the print quality settings 256...
Page 272: ...Language selection Changes the language for the messages and menus on the touch screen 272...
Page 283: ...Network Connection Network Connection Tips 283...
Page 331: ...5 Delete Deletes the selected IP address from the list 331...
Page 379: ...Printing Area Printing Area Other Sizes than Letter Legal Envelopes Letter Legal Envelopes 379...
Page 410: ...Note Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document 410...
Page 421: ...Related Topic Changing the Printer Operation Mode 421...
Page 443: ...Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast 443...
Page 449: ...Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast 449...
Page 529: ...Printing Using Canon Application Software My Image Garden Guide Easy PhotoPrint Guide 529...
Page 707: ...707...
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Page 764: ...Adjusting Cropping Frames ScanGear 764...
Page 792: ...Scanning starts then the scanned image appears in the application 792...
Page 799: ...Scanning Tips Resolution Data Formats Color Matching 799...
Page 837: ...If icon is displayed Go to check 4 Cannot Find Machine During Wireless LAN Setup Check 4 837...
Page 990: ...1660 Cause A ink tank is not installed What to Do Install the ink tank 990...