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LiseF · ‎06-01-2024

Hello All!

I need to re-install my Canon PIXMA MX490 Printer, but lost my install CD. Any way I can re-install w/o my install CD? My printer is not recogonizing my desktop computer, nor is it connecting to my WiFi. Everything worked before my new Dell was installed. Then all of a sudden, even though all things were functioning well, the desktop would tell me, or the printer would tell the computer, it was offline. NOTHING had been moved, changed, or touched. Then a smart friend, who said, "I know how to fix this!" (famous last words) and removed all the Printer and parts (fax, etc) from the Settings!!! NOW, of course, I can't get it back into the computer, w/o re-installing it! Is there a free installation download to use, or must I buy another installation cd??

Thanks in advance!

Lisa

shadowsports · ‎06-02-2024

Greetings,

Not sure what 1.03 GPS is.

A dual or triband wireless network broadcasts on 2.4Ghz / 5Ghz and newer equipment supports Wi-Fi 6 and 7.

The printer however will only connect to a 2.4Ghz broadcast.

The link Danny provided above includes downloads for all the software available your printer.

Set up instructions are also available there (images I posted). Before running the set up utility, the printer must be put into set up mode.

~Rick
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gregcameron · ‎09-15-2024

I have been fightimg this same situation since I got new fiber optic internet. I have been through the installation hundreds of times. Nothing has worked so I just bought usb cables to hook to laptop and smartphone. It's aggravating to say the least.

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