mp990 wifi connection

[mrelmo]

ok i need help reconnecting my mp990, it seems that it only wants to print with a cable, desktop is win 7, laptop is win 8.1. the printer is connected to the router via wifi ok, the printer will print from the desktop if the cable is connected between the printer and the desktop. if i unplug the printer usb cable the desktop says that the printer is off line, and the laptop says the printer is offline, i can connect to the web with the laptop via the wireless router and the printer has made a connection with the router via wifi, the desktop is connected to the router via ethernet cable, so when i print from the desktop it should go hardwire to the router, router wifi to the printer, but it comes up offline what is up with that?

 

[Łukasz]

Hello,

Wifi (or Ethernet) printing need another printer instance in "Printer & Faxes" folder. Just install it again as a WiFi or switch it from USB to WiFi with "IJ Network Tool".

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[mrelmo]

ok are you saying to go to settings-wireless lan setup on the printer lcd, because if that is the case i have it set for wireless lan or do i need to go into the desktop-devices and printers and go through there

 

[Łukasz]

You have two ways to install wifi Pixma printer on certain computer:

A. Connect printer already installed on USB and then run application called "Canon Utilities"/"IJ Network Tool" from start menu.
Inside You will find options to set wifi connection to printer which is already connected to USB.

or

B. Manually pair printer with router and then run again printer driver installer:
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/suppo...ixma_mp_series/pixma_mp990#DriversAndSoftware

Just follow on screen instructions in printer driver setup - there is even option to configure WiFi connection via USB cable.

Ł.

 

[mrelmo]

ok will try later today, just received new router from fios just in case router was defective