I have not connected a USB cable at any point in this process. The only way the desktop can know the printer info is via the wireless connection.
#CANT LOAD DRIVERS FOR CANON PIXMA MX860 DRIVER#
It also must have some level of communication with the desktop since during the driver installation process, the driver installation software running on the laptop sees the canon printer and reports the correct MAC address - the driver installation software requires that I highlight the printer prior to proceeding. I believe it is communicating with the router since I can print via my iPad. Under the Name column, find and select the printer driver you want to delete. From the Print Server Properties window, select the Drivers tab. At the top menu, select Print server properties. From the Devices and Printers window, select the driver icon. The printer reports that it successfully connected to the router when I set it up and entered the Network Key initially. Hold down the Windows key and press the letter R, then type control printers in the Run box. I use a 2wire 3800 router supplied by Uverse, my ISP.Ĭhannel selection is set to auto and I believe it reported it was on channel 7 when I checked it last during this installation debacle. I am responding from work so I am going by memory, I will confirm any errors this evening when I get home. The printer will ONLY connect on 2.4GHz network. I would make a new SSID to make connecting easier. The wireless router will need to use these Recommended Wireless Router Settings I use channel 11.
#CANT LOAD DRIVERS FOR CANON PIXMA MX860 INSTALL#
If you have a wireless router, please wait to install the printer so we can tweak your wireless router so the printer can communicate. Since you said you're using Windows Defender, try reading.Īllow Printer past Microsoft Essentials/Windows Defender Connect the printer at this time(powered on) I would first try installing the Vista 64-bit drivers in the Vista (maybe Vista SP2) Compatibility mode You should get a message, the printer is not connected. Also change the operating system to Vista 64-bit and save them to your desktop.ĭrivers need installed first before connecting the printer. If no wireless router, can you go to Canon's Website and download the Windows 8 drivers(s) and save them to your desktop. What type of security you're using and what channel? Do you have a wireless router? If yes, make and model of the wireless router.