Canon i-SENSYS MF4780w: Choosing the Method to Connect the Machine to the Computer Connecting via a Wired LAN Connecting via a USB Cable

Choosing the Method to Connect the Machine to the Computer Connecting via a Wired LAN Connecting via a USB Cable: Canon i-SENSYS MF4780w

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Choosing the Method to Connect the 

Machine to the Computer

Connecting via a Wired LAN  

(MF4890dw/MF4870dn/MF4780w Only)

  See “Connecting via a Wired LAN”

You can connect the machine to the computer through a 

wired router. Use the LAN cables to connect the machine 

to the wired router (access point).

   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

  See “Connecting via a USB Cable”

You can connect the machine to the computer using a 

USB cable.

Connection via a Wireless LAN 

(MF4890dw/MF4780w Only)

  See the Wireless LAN Setting Guide.

You can connect the machine to the computer through 

a wireless router*. Since it is connected to wireless, no 

LAN cables are needed.

*  A wireless router (or access point), which supports 

IEEE802.11b/g/n, is required.

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.

Connecting via a Wired LAN  

(MF4890dw/MF4870dn/MF4780w Only)

Connect the LAN cable.

The IP address will be automatically configured in 2 

minutes. If you want to set the IP address manually, see 

the following items.

  e-Manual “Network Settings” ▶ “Basic Network 

Settings” ▶ “Setting the IP Address”

Install the driver and software using the User 

Software CD-ROM.

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

Connecting via a USB Cable

Connect the USB cable after installing the MF Drivers and 

the MF Toolbox.

Install the driver and software using the User 

Software CD-ROM .

Connect the USB cable.

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