Canon MF244dw Laser Multifunction Printers User Guide

June 17, 2024
Canon

Canon MF244dw Laser Multifunction Printers User Guide

Installing the Machine

Installing the Machine

Installation Requirements

Remove all the tape.
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About the Manuals

  1. Getting Started (This manual):
    Read this manual fi rst. This manual describes the installation of the machine, the settings, and a caution. Be sure to read this manual before using the machine.

  2. MF Driver Installation Guide (Visit the website):
    This manual describes software installation.
    You can access
    http://canon.com/oip-manual to read the User’s Guide that describes all functions of this machine

  3. User’s Guide (Visit the website):
    You can access
    http://canon.com/oip-manual to read the User’s Guide that describes all functions of this machine.

Navigating Text Input Method

N avigating the Menu

Item selection or moving the cursor among the menu items
Select an item with [▲] or [▼]. Proceed to the next hierarchy with or [▶]. Return to the previous hierarchy with or [◀].

Setting confi rmation
Press . However, when appears on the display, select , and then press .

Text Input Method

Changing entry mode Press [▼] to select , and then press . You can also press to change the entry mode.

Entry mode Available text
Uppercase alphabetic letters and symbols
Lowercase alphabetic letters and symbols
<12> Numbers

Entering text, symbols, and numbers
Enter with the numeric keys or .
Moving the cursor (Entering a space)
Move with [◀] or [▶]. Move the cursor to the end of the text and press [▶] toenter a space.

Deleting characters
Delete with . Pressing and holding deletes all characters

| Entry mode:| Entry mode:| Entry mode:
---|---|---|---
| @ .| /| 1
| ABC| abc| 2
| DEF| def| 3
| GHI| ghi| 4
| JKL| jkl| 5
| MNO| mno| 6
| PQRS| pqrs| 7
| TUV| tuv| 8
| WXYZ| wxyz| 9
| (Not available)| 0
| (space) – . * # ! “ , ; : ^ ` _ = / | ‘ ? $ @ % & + \ ˜ ( ) [ ] { } < >| (Not available)

Connecting the Power Cord and Turning ON the Power

Connecting

Do not connect the USB cable at this time. Connect it when installing software.

Specifying the Initial Settings

The forest time you turn on the power, follow the instructions on the screen. For details on navigating the menu and how to input the numbers, see “Navigating the Menu and Text Input Method” (   P.8).

Complete settings starting with language and through to date and time

Follow the instructions on the screen, set the language, region, time zone, and date and time.

  • MF244dw/MF232w Only

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Initial Settings

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Initial Settings

Setting a Remote UI PIN (MF244dw/MF232w Only)

You can set a PIN for access to the Remote UI. Protect the machine from unauthorized access by only allowing users with access privileges to use the machine. To specify settings later, please refer to “Setting a Remote UI PIN” in the User’s Guide

User’s Guide “Setting a Remote UI PIN”
User’s Guide

Choosing the Method to Connect the Machine

Connecting via a Wired LAN (MF244dw/ MF232w Only)
You can connect the machine to a wired router. Use the LAN cables to connect the machine to the wired router (access point).
Connect the Machine

  • Connect the computer to the router by cable or wirelessly.
  • Make sure that there is an available port in the router to connect the machine and the computer.
  • Have a LAN Cable of Category 5 twisted-pair cable or higher ready

Connecting via a USB cable
You can connect the machine to the computer using a USB cable
Connecting via a USB cable

Make sure that the USB cable you use has the following mark.

Connecting via a Wireless LAN (MF244dw/ MF232w Only)
You can connect the machine to a wireless router*. Since it is wirelessly connected, no LAN cables are needed.
Connecting

A wireless router (access point) that supports IEEE802.11b/g/n is required.
Connect the computer to the router by cable or wirelessly.

If you do not sure whether your router is wireless or wired:
See the instruction manual provided with your network device, or contact the manufacturer.

Check if your router has a button
Select from the following two methods depending on the router (access point) that you are using.

  • There is a button.
    You can easily setup if your router (access point) has a button, and if the mark is on the router.

  • There is no button.
    If there is no button on your router (access point), manually select your SSID and complete the settings.

Direct Connection (MF244dw/MF232w Only)
Connect a mobile device to the machine wirelessly and
directly without routing through a wireless LAN router (or
access point).
User’s Guide “Can Be Used Conveniently with a Mobile Device” ▶ “Make Direct Connection (Access Point Mode)”

Choosing the Method to Connect: Via Wireless LAN or Other Method

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Yes

There is a button.
Start from step 4 of “Push Button Mode” (P.11).
There is no button.
Start from step 4 of “Setting the Access Point Manually” (P.12)

No

Connect to the computer via a wired LAN
Proceed to “Connecting via a Wired LAN (MF244dw/MF232w Only)” (P.10).
Connect to the computer via a USB cable
Proceed to “Connecting via a USB Cable” (P.10).
Connect to the computer via a wireless LAN later
Proceed to “Connecting via a Wireless LAN (MF244dw/MF232w Only)” (P.11).

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Connect to the computer via a USB cable
Proceed to “Connecting via a USB Cable” (P.10)

Connecting via a Wired LAN (MF244dw/MF232w Only)

Checking Before the Setup
Connecting

Are the computer and the router (or hub) properly connected using a LAN cable?
For more information, see the instruction manual for the network device you are using, or contact the networking device manufacturer.

Have the network settings on the computer been completed?
If the computer is not properly confi gured, you may not be able to use the wired LAN connection even after completing the following settings

NOTE

  • You cannot connect both the wired LAN and wireless LAN at the same time. In addition, the machine is set to the “Wired LAN” by default.
  • When you connect to a network environment that is not security protected, your personal information could be disclosed to third parties. Please use caution.
  • If you connect through a LAN in the offi ce, contact your network administrator.

Connecting via a Wired LAN

Connect the LAN cableConnect the LAN cable

The IP address will be automatically confi gured in 2 minutes. If you want to set the IP address manually, see the following items.
User’s Guide “Network” ▶ “Connecting to a Network” ▶ “Setting IP Addresses”

Install the driver and software using the provided DVD-ROM.
See “For details on the installation procedures:” (P.13).
Proceed to “Setting a Paper Size and Type” (P.13).

Connecting via a USB Cable

Install the Driver and Software

Install the driver and software on the provided DVD-ROM.
See “For details on the installation procedures:” (P.13).
Proceed to “Setting a Paper Size and Type” (P.13).

NOTE

  • If you connected the USB cable before installing, fi rst remove the USB cable and then re-install.

Connecting via a USB Cable

Follow the MF Driver Installation Guide to connect the USB cable.

Proceed to “Setting a Paper Size and Type” (P.13)

Connecting via a Wireless LAN (MF244dw/MF232w Only)

Checking Before the Setup

Is the computer connected to the router (access point) correctly by a LAN cable or wireless LAN?
For more information, see the instruction manual for the network device you are using, or contact the networking device manufacturer.

Have the network settings on the computer been completed?
If the computer is not properly confi gured, you may not be able to use the wireless LAN connection even after completing the following settings.

NOTE

  • You cannot connect both the wired LAN and wireless LAN at the same time. In addition, the machine is set to the “Wired LAN” by default.
  • When you connect to an unsecured network environment, your personal information could be disclosed to third parties. Please use caution.
  • If you connect through a LAN in the offi ce, contact your network administrator.

Checking the Router
Select the connection method to the wireless LAN. Select from the following two methods depending on the router (access point) that you are using

There is a button.
This machine supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). You can easily set up if your router (access point) has a button, and if the mark is on the router.

If you are not sure whether or not your router supports WPS, please see the manual included in the product, or contact the product manufacturer.

There is no button.

If there is no button on your router (access point), you may manually select SSID and complete the settings. In this case, you need to remember SSID and network key of your router (access point). See “1 Check SSID or Network Key for a Wireless LAN Router/ Access Point.” (P.12) to learn how to fi nd out your SSID and network key.
To set up with the WPS PIN code method/To set up manually:
User’s Guide “Connecting to a Wireless LAN”

Setting Wireless LAN (MF244dw/MF232w Only)

Push Button Mode

  1. Press .

  2. Select , and then press .

  3. Select , and then press . If a screen appears asking whether to enable the wireless LAN, select , and then press .

  4. Read the message that is displayed, and then press .

  5. Select , and then press

  6. Select , and then press

  7. Press and hold the button until the lamp lights or blinks.
    You should press the WPS button within 2 minutes after you select in step 6.
    The time that you should hold the button may vary depending on the router you are using.

  8. Wait approximately 2 minutes after the connection. IP address is set during this period of time.

When an error message appears:

Press to close the screen, check whether or not the network key is correct, and then retry the settings. If the access point cannot be detected even after retrying, see the following

User’s Guide “When an Error Message Appears”
When checking the network connection:
You can check if the machine is properly connected to the network by using a computer that is connected to the network.
User’s Guide “Viewing Network Settings”
To set IP address manually:
User’s Guide “Connecting to a Wireless LAN”

Setting the Access Point Manually

  1. Check SSID or Network Key for a Wireless LAN Router/Access Point.
    • Check the label on the Wireless LAN router.
    • You can check the SSID or the network key using “Canon MF / LBP Wireless Setup Assistant,” which is included in the DVD-ROM supplied with the machine.

If the information of the wireless LAN router is not displayed, click the [Refresh] button. If the information is not displayed when you click the [Refresh] button, check if the computer settings for a wireless LAN router (access point) are complete.

  1. Write down the name of SSID and network key displayed in step 1. When multiple access points are displayed, write all SSIDs that are displayed.

  2. Press

  3. Select , and then press 

  4. Select , and then press If a screen appears asking whether to enable the wireless LAN, select , and then press

  5. Read the message that is displayed, and then press

  6. Select , and then press

  7. Select