Canon LBP246dw Laser Printers User Guide

**Canon LBP246dw Laser Printers User Guide

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Important Safety Instructions
Be sure to read these instructions before using the machine.

Unless otherwise stated, illustrations used in this document are for the LBP246dw.

Checking the Items Included

Removing the Packing Material

Install the machine in the location where it will be used.

Provide a space of 100 mm or more around the machine when installing

Remove all packing material.

**Remove all tapes

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Do not remove the sticker that covers the USB port until you actually use the USB port.

Loading Paper

Installing the Optional Part

If you are not using optional part, proceed to step .

Before Installing the Optional Part

After the machine has been installed, perform the following before installing the optional part:

1. Turn OFF the machine and your computer.
2. Unplug the machine from the mains power outlet.
3. Disconnect all cords and cables from the machine.

Cassette Feeding Module

1. Install the cassette feeding module in the location where it will be used.

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Connecting the Power Cord

Specifying the Basic Settings

When you turn on the machine for the first time, the Setup Guide appears on the operation panel. Perform the initial machine setup by following the on- screen instructions.

1. Select the language, the country or region, and then the time zone.
2. Set the current date/time.

Specifying the Security Settings

To prevent unauthorized access to the machine, set access restrictions for Remote UI.

What is Remote UI?
Remote UI allows you to use your computer’s Web browser to check the machine’s operating status and change settings.

1. To use the Remote UI, select .
   To continue without using the Remote UI, select and proceed to step 8

2. Check the explanation for using General User mode and press .

3. To use General User mode, select

   • Set the PIN to be used by general users to access the Remote UI.
   • To continue without using General User mode, select and proceed to step 8 .

4. Set the Remote UI Access PIN.

   • Enter any number and then select .
   • Re-enter the same PIN on the next screen as confirmation and select .
   • Do not forget your PIN.

Specifying the Network Settings

Specify the settings for connecting the machine to a network. Before proceeding, check that the computer and  router are correctly connected to the network.

• You cannot use a wired LAN and a wireless LAN at the same time

Wireless LAN

1. Check the router’s “SSID” and “Network key.”
   

2. To configure the settings, select on the operation panel.

3. Select the network with a matching SSID.

4. Enter the password (network key) and select .

5. Select to connect using the selected settings.
   Select to return to the previous screen

Wired LAN

Connect the router to the machine with a LAN cable and then select in the screen for choosing how to connect to the network.

Installing the Software/Drivers

To use the print function of the machine, you must install the printer driver.

Downloading from the Canon website

1. Search for “(model name) download.”
   
   Example: LBP246dw download
   If you cannot find the download site, go to https://global.canon/en/support/
   

2. Download the software and drivers, and install them on your computer

Installing from the Bundled CD/DVD/ROM

1. Load the CD/DVD-ROM into your computer, and install the software and drivers.
   For normal installation, select “Easy Installation.” Selecting “Easy Installation” installs the drivers along with the standard software and manuals.

If a problem arises during the installation, see “Questions Related to Drivers” in “FAQ.”

Useful Functions and Helpful Information

Accessing the Online Manual

Scan the QR code to open the website to the Canon online manual

If the site does not open, go to https://oip.manual.canon/

Select the manual

User’s Guide
This section lists the functions of the machine, including machine operations, settings, and operating procedures.

FAQ
This section lists frequently asked questions and their answers.

If a problem arises during driver installation, see “Questions Related to Drivers.

Using this Machine from a Mobile Device (Linking with Mobile Devices)

This machine can be used from mobile devices such as smartphones. This makes it easy to print documents or photos from a mobile device.

User’s Guide
See “Linking with Mobile Devices.”

Managing the Machine from a Computer (Remote UI)

Remote UI allows this machine to be managed using the Web browser on a computer. You can use it to check the machine’s operating status and change settings.

User’s Guide
See “Managing the Machine from a Computer (Remote UI).”

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References

• Canon Global
• For Product and Support Information | Canon Global
• Canon - User Manuals

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