Canon MP495 Wireless Setup for Windows 8: A Step-by-Step Guide

Before you start setting up your Canon MP495 wireless printer, make sure to check with your device's user guide for any specific instructions or details. In this article, we will walk you through the process of setting up your printer using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) push button method.

Preconditions for WPS Push Button Method

To use the WPS push button method, there are a few conditions that must be met:

* The access point must have a physical WPS push button available.

* Ensure that you have disconnected your network from the Internet before starting the setup process.

* Disable the Firewall setting temporarily or close the Firewall software to complete the setup.

Potential Issues with Firewall Software

If you are using IJ Network Tool under Windows Vista 64bit version, you may encounter an error message stating 'New Port could not be created.' In this case, try disabling the Firewall setting or closing the Firewall software and then retrying the setup after restarting your computer.

Scanner Driver Issues

After upgrading your OS with the scanner driver still installed, you may experience issues with scanning by pressing the SCAN button on the printer. To resolve this issue, update your OS and Internet Explorer to the latest version using Windows Update.

Additional Tips for Printing and Scanning

* When printing a web page containing Japanese characters using Internet Explorer 11, you may encounter formatting issues. To fix this, open the Printer Printing Preferences window and adjust the paper size accordingly.

* Some instances of layout printing from the OS standard print settings screen may not be performed as expected. Make sure to set your printer preferences accordingly in the Printer Printing Preferences window.

By following these steps and troubleshooting tips, you should be able to successfully set up your Canon MP495 wireless printer on your Windows 8 device using the WPS push button method. Remember to check with your device's user guide for any specific instructions or details that may vary from the ones outlined in this article.

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