Updated: March 16, 2023
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by Bridget Stivenson
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I need help to be able to fax: don't know if it connect right or not

Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?

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*****

Nice to meet you, *****!
What is the model of your fax?

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canon MX459

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Got it
What connection do you mean: to the internet or to the computer?

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I think to the computer

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What troubleshooting have you done so far?

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i unplugged the fax machine . when under menu don' t what i done

Ok. Do you use Windows computer or Mac?

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windows

First of all the printer must first be connected to the wireless network
I'm going to send you steps to connect to a wireless network

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ok

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Please press the Setup Setup button to open the Setup menu

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Did you find it?

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I am sorry i on my lap top

No problem! Please let me know when you feel ready to proceed.

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when i open the number the tool show
do i need to go to the printer

On a printer, right?
Yes, please

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ok i ready

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So after pressing Setup button use the left and right arrows to select Device settings, then press OK.

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done

Use the left / right arrows to select LAN settings, then press OK.

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done

WLAN activ./inactiv. appears on the display. Press OK.

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done

Use the left / right arrows to select Wireless LAN active, then press OK.

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done

Wireless LAN setup appears on the display. Press OK.

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done

The printer searches for a network/router to connect to. When Standard setup appears on the display, press OK.
Note If a message asks you to press the WPS button on the access point (network/router), press Stop to bypass the message. Then select Standard setup, and press OK.

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done

The printer searches again. When Select access point appears, use the left and right arrows to locate the access point to connect to. Press OK twice.

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the internal login appear what to do
i press ok

If the network has a passphrase (security key), a prompt will appear asking you to enter it.

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To enter the passphrase, use the numeric keypad to the right of the display

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where is the passphrase
is the my passwork

It should be on a router's backside

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i m sorry where is the router's backside

Usually, this is the side he is on.
It should be a label on it

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there no label on the printer where else can i look

No I mean Wi-Fi router
Do you have it?

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is that the the printer number
like *****

No, how do you get internet at home? It should be a Wi-Fi router.

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ok get me a min

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it say connecting

Ok, good. Then move forward
Please return to your laptop. In Control Panel->Devices and Printers, select Add a printer

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Select a printer. Click Next

it said failed to connect

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Please download and install printer's drivers - https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/pixma-mx459
Please let me know once it's done.

i have the printer disc

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Ok, could you use it to install drivers?

ok doing it now

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Good, I'll be here

it said connect it when to LAN setting

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Computer or printer?

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Have you installed the drivers?

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Please restart your printer and check connection in settings as I wrote above

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Please keep me posted

ok
check it wireless ENABLE
CONNECTION ACTIVE
faxing is my problem
can you get me a fax so i can try faxing
fax number

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So your printer is connecting to the laptop now and you see it in the control panel?

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Sorry, I can't send you a fax for testing. Could you please ask your friend or family member to do that?

no one i know have a fax thank you

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***** you're welcome.
Do you have any additional questions I can help you with?

no thank you

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Please feel free to contact us at any time. We'll be happy to help you. Have a nice one!

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Thank you

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