Wirelessly connecting Canon Ip5200R with G5 Imac

[wildybaby]

Hi all

I am a relatively new to the world of Macs and whilst I wonder why I never used them before, I would appreciate a bit of assistance please. Apologies in advance if this subject has been already covered.

I have just bought a Canon IP5200r (The IP4000r was the older version) which I want to connect wirelessly to my G5 Imac, which has obviously has inbuilt airport. On setting up the printer I cannot get it to talk too or recognise the mac. It works fine when connected with the USB provided. I was under the impression that I would be able to connect directly, but now think that I need an airport extreme base station to route the printer through?

Can anyone confirm this, and if this is not my problem any suggestions please.

 

[Lacero]

Wow, even Mad Jew can't help you here.

I'm not sure if you can connect directly to the airport card, without perhaps creating a mini-network using Internet Connect.

Do you have a router?

Here's to the Crazy Ones ​

 

[Clix Pix]

Yes, if you want to use your printer wirelessly you will need to connect it via the USB cable to an Airport Express device, and that should do the trick. The Airport Express thingy is very small and plugs into the wall or a surge protector. Then you can place your computer anywhere in the room, it doesn't have to be near the printer.

OTB

 

[mad jew]

Is the Network Setup Tool installed? The Canon page says you'll need a base station though. You won't be able to make an ad-hoc network with it like Lacero hopes though. Sorry.

 

[Will Cheyney]

You're going to need to save a wireless router of some kind, I'm afraid!

 

[wildybaby]

Thank you guys for your help, I thought after the event I would have to buy a router of sorts. Perhaps it was just wishful thinking! Airport base station here we go!

Thanks again