Canon Pro 100 USB hookup
Sep 14, 2016 10:18:07 #
I have a Pro 100 I purchased from Canon a few months ago. I originally set it up for Wi-Fi but now I want to use a USB cable for it. How would I disable the Wi-Fi? Will I have to uninstall the printer and reinstall it? Thanks.
Sep 14, 2016 10:41:56 #
Genessi
Loc: SoCal
Not sure, but i connected mine and don't know how to set the wifi. I thought you just press the wifi buttoned disconnect the usb. didn't work!
Sep 14, 2016 10:53:53 #
Genessi wrote:
Not sure, but i connected mine and don't know how to set the wifi. I
thought you just press the wifi buttoned disconnect the usb. didn't work!
thought you just press the wifi buttoned disconnect the usb. didn't work!
I don't remember exactly how it was done but it was a rather easy, painless procedure. Had to be if I was able to do it.
Sep 14, 2016 11:00:12 #
I actually have mine installed as both wi-fi and cabled. When I plug in the cable, it works through the cable. One installation is called (1) and the other (2) on my printer list. You just have to remember which is cable and which is wi-fi when you choose your printer.
Sep 14, 2016 12:08:15 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Thanks for the information. Is your printer faster (start-up and print) with the cable than it is with Wi-Fi? That is my main concern. If they are about the same then I probably won't bother changing it.I actually have mine installed as both wi-fi and cabled. When I plug in the cable, it works through the cable. One installation is called (1) and the other (2) on my printer list. You just have to remember which is cable and which is wi-fi when you choose your printer.
I did try using a USB cable to it but I didn't know if it was working on the cable or the Wi-Fi.
Sep 14, 2016 18:02:04 #
If you have it installed both ways, it will depend on which one you choose to use. I don't notice much difference. I think that might depend on the strength of your wireless router.
Sep 14, 2016 22:21:12 #
Genessi
Loc: SoCal
AzPicLady wrote:
I just want to move it away from printer in the same room but when I disconnect the USB cable I lose the connection even though I pressed the wifi button.I actually have mine installed as both wi-fi and cabled. When I plug in the cable, it works through the cable. One installation is called (1) and the other (2) on my printer list. You just have to remember which is cable and which is wi-fi when you choose your printer.
Sep 15, 2016 00:07:15 #
Genessi wrote:
You need to run the install again but this time do it as wireless (it's a choice at the beginning of the install). Be sure you connect the printer to your network. After the new install you will actually have two versions of the printer program installed and you can select the cable version or the wireless one to use. You just need to remember which is which.I just want to move it away from printer in the same room but when I disconnect the USB cable I lose the connection even though I pressed the wifi button.
Would it be easier to simply use an extension usb cable? I got one for mine because it's across the room from one of the computers.
Sep 16, 2016 22:49:53 #
EdJ0307 wrote:
There should be no time difference between Wi-Fi and USB start-up. The time delay is so the printerhead ink nozzles are properly heated, which is why Canons rarely have nozzle jams.Is your printer faster (start-up and print) with the cable than it is with Wi-Fi? That is my main concern.
Nov 13, 2016 22:30:26 #
EdJ0307 wrote:
Sorry for being so late to the party but I just looked in this section for the first time and have been reading all the posts. I thought that I would comment on the print speed issues with this printer. I originally had mine set up wireless, printing a full large sheet took forever to print not to mention also slowing down other parts of my system. I decided to add the printer as a network printer connected to a switch by ethernet cable. This keeps the printer available to any of our computers networked in the house and the speed increase in printing was huge. I would never again run this printer (or any other large format printer) wireless, way too slow. Is your printer faster (start-up and print) with the cable than it is with Wi-Fi?
I know that running wire is always a pain but I think it is a must for for these printers.
Nov 14, 2016 02:59:27 #
happy sailor wrote:
Good information to know!I decided to add the printer as a network printer connected to a switch by ethernet cable . . . and the speed increase in printing was huge.
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