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How to change from USB to Wireless Color ImageClass MFb42Cdw

JCassiW
Contributor

When I first bought my printer I tried to connect to my laptop wirelessly but it wasn't working so I had to use the USB, but now I really need the wireless option, so how do I change to wireless from USB?

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Darius
Whiz

Hello JCassiW.


Directions for the MF642Cdw wireless setup may be found linked through the Wireless Setup Help page.

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Hi JCassiW.

 

Try using the printer's interface to PING the computer's IP address.  If the computer cannot be pinged, then either the computer and printer are on different networks (such as if one is using a VPN), or the router is preventing the two from communicating.  In the case of a VPN, disconnect the computer from the VPN.  In the case that the router is blocking cross-communication, refer to the router's documentation and support.

 

If you need immediate assistance with this issue, please contact us using the numbers and information at http://Canon.us/ContactLI

 

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