Connecting to a Computer

When Connecting Using a USB Cable

Before connecting the printer to a computer, see "Important Safety Instructions."

IMPORTANT
Do not plug or unplug the USB cable while the printer or computer is ON. This may cause the printer to malfunction. About unidirectional communication equipment The printer performs bi-directional communication. Operation of the printer when connected via unidirectional communication equipment was not tested, and as a result, Canon cannot guarantee printer operation if the printer is connected using unidirectional print servers, USB hubs or switching devices.

IMPORTANT

Do not plug or unplug the USB cable while the printer or computer is ON.

This may cause the printer to malfunction.

About unidirectional communication equipment

The printer performs bi-directional communication. Operation of the printer when connected via unidirectional communication equipment was not tested, and as a result, Canon cannot guarantee printer operation if the printer is connected using unidirectional print servers, USB hubs or switching devices.

NOTE

About the USB interface

The appropriate USB interface varies depending on the operating system of the connected computer as follows. For more details, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.

Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2012, and Server 2012 R2:	Hi-Speed USB/USB
Mac OS X (10.3.2 or earlier):	USB
Mac OS X (10.3.3 or later):	Hi-Speed USB/USB

About the interface cables

A interface cable is only supplied with models for countries and regions of Asia. In other countries and regions, prepare according to the specifications of your computer.

Use a USB cable with the following symbol.

Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF.

Check if the Main Power indicator on the control panel is turned off.

Connect the USB cable.

Flat end (A):	Connects to a USB port on your computer.
Square end (B):	Connects to the USB connector on this printer.

Do not turn the printer ON at this stage even if you want to install the printer driver.

When Connecting with a LAN Cable

NOTE
About the network environment This printer supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T connections. About the LAN cable This printer does not come with a LAN cable or a hub. Have cables or a hub ready as needed. Use a Category 5 or higher twisted pair cable for the LAN. If you want to connect the printer to a 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T Ethernet network, all the devices to be connected to the LAN (hub, LAN cable, and network board for computer) must support 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T. For more details, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. When the printer is connected to a network Check the MAC address of the print server with Network Status Print, and then configure the network operating system (UNIX, etc.) and print server. "Checking the Printer Settings and Consumables" "Configuring the Network Settings (Sharing the Printer)"

NOTE

About the network environment

This printer supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T connections.

About the LAN cable

This printer does not come with a LAN cable or a hub. Have cables or a hub ready as needed.
Use a Category 5 or higher twisted pair cable for the LAN.

If you want to connect the printer to a 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T Ethernet network, all the devices to be connected to the LAN (hub, LAN cable, and network board for computer) must support 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T.
For more details, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.

When the printer is connected to a network

Check the MAC address of the print server with Network Status Print, and then configure the network operating system (UNIX, etc.) and print server.

"Checking the Printer Settings and Consumables"

"Configuring the Network Settings (Sharing the Printer)"

Connect the LAN cable.

Turn the printer ON.

Make sure that the LNK indicator (A) on the network interface is on.

When the LNK indicator is off

"All the Indicators on the Network Interface Are Off"