A Complete Guide to Setup and Install IJ Canon Printer

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Congrats on purchasing your new Canon printer. Well, you have made the right decision to select the Canon printer. As it’s your new Printer, the main point that comes to mind is how to set up and install the Canon printer. Well, we know the emotions of buying a new electrical product for the first time, and that’s why we are here to provide you with all the information about how to setup Canon printer to the computer. If you also want to learn how to set up the Canon printer, stay tuned and read this informative blog post until the end.

How to Setup Canon Printer Wirelessly to Wi-Fi?

Below are the steps you can follow to set up a Canon printer wirelessly to the network.

• First, gently remove the packaging of your Canon printer and then connect the main socket wire to the power point and turn it on.
• Now, on the Printer’s screen, use the arrow keys to select the Menu option.
• Thereafter, tap on the “Network Settings” option.
• Moving ahead, select the “Wireless LAN” option and press the “OK” option.
• Then select the “LAN Wireless Setup” option and press the “OK” option.
• Now, your Printer will start searching for all the wireless Wi-Fi networks available to the location.
• After that, select your Wi-Fi network and the Wi-Fi access point.
• It will now ask you to enter and type the Wi-Fi password.
• After entering the Wi-Fi password, then hit the “OK” button.
• This process will now take a few minutes to establish a wireless connection between your Canon printer and Wi-Fi.
• Once the connection is set up, the power and Wi-Fi light will stop flashing.

How to Establish A USB Connection Between Canon Printer and PC?

You can follow the steps to connect your Canon printer and PC through a USB cable.

• First, turn on your canon printer and PC.
• Make sure that both the devices are put together at a close distance.
• Now, with the help of USB cable, add one side of the cable to the Printer and one side to your system.
• After that, wait for your system to detect and install the Printer.
• Moving ahead, download and install the compatible Canon printer software.
• Once you have installed the printer driver tool, your Canon printer is ready to process a print command.

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How to Download the Printer Driver of Canon Printer?

 

A printer driver is a software that translates the print language and command to the Printer’s technical language. Without a printer driver, you cannot process a print command. Here are the steps that you can follow to download the printer driver for your new Canon printer.

• Begin the process by opening a compatible web browser on your PC.
• After that, visit Canon’s official website, i.e., usa.canon.com.
• Now, click on the “menu” list option available at the top header of the screen.
• Moving ahead, click on the “Assist” option.
• Then, you must type your Printer’s model number in the insert field and hit the enter button.
• It will now redirect you to the Printer’s product page.
• Now, scroll down to the “Drivers and Downloads” section.
• After that, the canon website will automatically detect the operating system of your system. You can also manually select the operating system you want to download the printer driver by clicking on the drop-down list and later selecting your Windows, Mac, or Linux version.
• Moving ahead, a list of the compatible printer drivers will be open on your screen.
• Here on the list, you can see the most recommendable printer driver at the top of the list.
• Then, under the Printer’s driver name, click on the “Select” option.
• At last, click on the “Download” option, and with that effect, the printer driver will start downloading automatically.

 

How to Install the Canon Printer Driver?

 

Once you have downloaded the Canon printer driver on your PC, then below are the steps you can follow to get the printer driver installed on your PC.

• First, open the downloaded printer driver file on your PC.
• Moving ahead, begin the installation process by clicking on the “Start Setup” option.
• Select your appropriate region and location and click on the “Next” option.
• After that, accept the licensing agreement and terms and conditions by clicking on the “Next” option.
• After that, click on the “Yes” option.
• Then the setup process of your Canon printer driver will be commenced on your PC.
• At last, click on the “Next” option, followed by a click on the “Exit” option to close the page.

By following the steps mentioned above, you have successfully set up a canon printer on the computer.

How to Connect the Canon Wireless Printer to Windows PC?

 

So, once you have successfully connected your Canon printer over Wi-Fi and installed the printer driver on your PC, let’s look at the process you can follow to connect the Canon Printer to a windows PC.

• Begin this connection process by going to the Windows start menu.
• Now, type “Control Panel” in the insert box and press the enter button.
• Then, under the list, click on the “Devices” option.
• After that, navigate to the “Printers & Scanners”> “Add a Printer or Scanner” option.
• Moving ahead, select your Canon printer from the list of available printers.
• At last, click on the “Add a Device” option.

Note: Ensure your Canon printer and computer are connected over the Wi-Fi network.

After following the steps mentioned above, you have successfully enabled your Canon printer to take a printout from your Windows PC.

How to Setup Canon Printer on Mac?

If you are a Mac user, here are the steps you can follow to connect your Canon printer to your Mac.

• The first step is to turn on your Mac laptop and click on the Apple menu icon.
• Now, click on the “System Preferences” under the menu list.
• Under the system settings, click on the “Print & Scan” option.
• After that, click on the “+” sign, which is available on the left side of the screen.
• Then select the default tab option to select your Canon printer automatically.
• At last, set up the connection between your Canon printer and Mac by clicking on the “Add” option.

  Now, your Canon printer is all ready to perform well. You can now enjoy seamless printouts from your Mac.

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Final Words

So, that’s all with today’s blog. In this blog post, we have covered all the relevant information for a new Canon printer user that they can follow to set up and install your Canon printer. In case, while performing the steps mentioned above, you face any challenge, or if you have any other query related to the topic, then you can reach out to us through the Chatbox, or you can also mail us your query at info@247printerhelpline.com. Our experienced and professional experts are available 24 X 7 at the help desk to attend to your query.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Why my Canon printer is not connecting with my PC?

A: If your Canon printer is not connecting with your PC, try making basic changes to your network, such as a new router, changing the password, and trying to restart your Canon printer.

2. How can I recognize my Canon printer within my PC?

A: For recognizing your Canon printer, connect your Printer and PC through a USB cable and then turn on your Printer. Then on your PC, navigate to the Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners > Add a printer or scanner. At last, select your Canon printer and then click on the “Add Device” option.

3. How can I connect my smartphone with the Canon Printer?

A: Here are the steps you can follow to connect your smartphone with the Canon printer.
• First, turn on your Canon printer and connect it to the Wi-Fi.
• Now, make sure to connect your smartphone with the same Wi-Fi network on which your Printer is connected.
After connecting both the devices with the same Wi-Fi network, you have successfully connected your smartphone to the Canon printer.

4. Why my canon printer is not connecting to the Wi-Fi network?

A: If your canon printer is not connecting to the Wi-Fi network, try to perform these steps.
• Download the new updates of the printer driver.
• Reset the settings of your Canon printer.
• Delete and re-install the Canon printer driver.