Canon produces some of the most high-performing printers. Upon buying one, you need to set the printer up properly so that it smoothly takes in and performs printing. The very first priority of yours at this time should be to download and install the printer driver and software compatible with your printer. You can visit the official Canon site, i.e., ij.start.canon. This is the setup page where you can find drivers of wireless and wired Canon printer models. In this article, you will learn the entire process of setting up your printing with the aid of this website.
Setting up Wireless Canon Printer
Users of both Windows and Mac systems can follow a simple procedure to set up their Canon printers. The setup guidelines for both operating systems are explained below.
Windows
The first step is visiting the official page to install the printer drivers. After that, follow these pointers.
- Check whether your Canon printer is getting adequate power.
- The printer should also be switched ON.
- Launch the driver setup file that you downloaded from the website.
- Now, tap ‘Next.’
- Choose the ‘Wireless’ option.
- Now, navigate to the Canon printer screen.
- Here, click the ‘WiFi setup.’
- Choose ‘Device settings’ followed by ‘OK.’
- After that, tap ‘Device Settings’ followed by ‘LAN Settings.’
- Now, hit ‘OK.’
- In the ‘LAN settings’, choose the ‘Wireless Lan Setup’ option.
- Then, click ‘OK.’
- Check if the WiFi router is switched on.
- You will see the WiFi flash lamp on the printer flashing.
- Pick your WiFi network from the network list.
- Then hit ‘OK.’
- When prompted, input the correct password and tap ‘OK.’
- The Canon printer will link to the WiFi.
- Congratulations, your Canon IJ wireless setup is complete.
Add your Canon printer to Windows
For the printer to take your commands, you need to ensure that it is added to your system. Here is the method of adding the printer on your Windows system.
- Go to your system’s ‘Control Panel.’
- Here, choose the ‘Devices and Printers’ option.
- Your Canon printer should be displayed on the screen along with a checkmark in green.
- In the list of available printers on your screen, choose your Canon printer.
- Click ‘Next.’
- Once the printer is added, it will appear with a green check mark.
Setting up Wireless Canon Printer
Like before, you need to navigate to the official Canon setup website to download the printer driver. After downloading, go through these pointers.
- With the USB cable, link the printer and Windows system together.
- Next, go to the ‘Control Panel’ of your system.
- Choose the option ‘Devices and Printers.’
- Your Canon printer will show up and be displayed with a green check mark.
- If it doesn’t, tap ‘Add printer’ to add it.
Mac
Mac users should also begin by heading to the official Canon setup page to download the driver. Once that part is complete, follow these series of guidelines.
- Link your Canon printer to the same Wi-Fi network as your system. You can use the method described in the first part of this article.
- Tap the Apple logo on your Mac to launch ‘System Preferences.’
- From the window of ‘System preferences,’ locate and tap the “Printers and scanners” option.
- After that, tap the “+” sign on the bottom left part of the screen.
- You will view a pop window displaying on your screen.
- Tap the name of your printer present in the left-hand pane. It will appear if the printer is successfully connected to the network.
- When you tap it, the setup process will begin.
- You can be sure that your printer is connected and set up when you see a green check mark after the process completes.
- Now, just give a print command to see if everything is working fine.
Fix the ‘Printer Is Not Recognized’ Error during the Setup
Often, users experience a common problem during the Canon IJ setup. They find a ‘Printer is not recognized’ error message appearing on their screens. The cause of this error is either a loose USB cable connection or the absence of a Wi-Fi connection.
You can easily fix it by inspecting whether there’s any damage in your cable. After that, take steps to link the wireless network to your printer again.
Summing up
The process of setting up your Canon printer wirelessly and via the USB cable is pretty straightforward. You only need the assistance of ij.start.canon to successfully complete the entire process. Refer to this handy guide whenever you need to set up your Canon printer. In case of any query or error, connect with a professional printer technical support services.
