Stepwise Canon Printer Setup Guide

1. Unpack and Set the Printer

Remove all packaging materials.

Plug in the printer and turn it on.

Put in ink cartridges and load some sheets of paper into the tray.

2. Download and Install Canon Drivers

Go to https //ij.start.canon.

Enter your printer model and download the driver and setup package recommended.

Open the downloaded file and click through the instructions that appear to begin installation.

3. Connect To Wi-Fi (wireless models only)

During installation, choose Wireless LAN Connection.

Make sure that both your printer and your laptop are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Now, press the Wi-Fi button on the printer and wait for the indicator to flash, then proceed to connect through Canon software.

4. Add the Printer to Your Device

In Windows: Go to Settings> Devices > Printers & Scanners > Add a Printer.

In MacOS: Go to System Preferences> Printers & Scanners>Add.

5. Test Print

Once setup, print some test page to make sure that the printer is working.

Canon Printer Troubleshooting Tips

If your Canon Printer works fine, try the following:

Check for power connection and Wi-Fi.

Go ahead and reinstall the drivers from https //ij.start.canon.

Restart your printer and your computer.

Check on the settings of the device if the printer is set as a default one.

Look for error codes on the screen of your printer and check out your manual to resolve those.

Whether you are setting up or fixing a printer, this simplifies the Canon printer setup process. Always refer to Canon Printer Troubleshooting or support at https //ij.start.canon for further assistance.