Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-6100S series User Manual Win - Page 763
Cannot Connect to a Printer through Wireless Direct
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Check 7 Make sure of the Wi-Fi channel numbers used for your computer. You need to have the same Wi-Fi channel number that you are using for the wireless router as your computer. It is normally set in the way that you can use all the Wi-Fi channels. However, when the channels that you are using are restricted, the Wi-Fi channels do not match. See the instruction manual provided with your computer and check the Wi-Fi channel number available for your computer. Check 8 Make sure channel set on wireless router is a usable channel as confirmed in Check 7. If it is not, change the channel set on the wireless router. Check 9 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. Check 10 If printer is connected to an AirPort Base Station via LAN, make sure you use alphanumeric characters for network identifier (SSID). (macOS) If the problem is not resolved, redo setup. • For Windows: Perform setup using the Setup CD-ROM or from the web page. • For macOS: Perform setup from the web page. • Positioning: Make sure there are no obstacles between the printer and wireless router. Cannot Connect to a Printer through Wireless Direct Check 1 Check the power status of printer and other devices (smartphone or tablet). Turn on the printer or devices. If the power is already turned on, turn it off and on again. Check 2 Is the icon displayed on the touch screen? If not, Wireless Direct is disabled. Turn on Wireless Direct. 763