Canon Printer Driver

Canon Printer Setup

This is a comprehensive guide for all the users who wants the assistance for the Canon Printer Setup. All the procedures are explained in the simplest way to make the setup user-friendly and error-free.

Develop a Stable and Secure Internet Connection

This is the most significant process of the Canon printer setup. A strong, solid, and secure connection is much needed throughout the process. You are offered with more than one method to establish the connection. However, you can opt for your preferred method and the one which works best for your printer. To make the process simpler and error-free, we are providing the instructions that you must follow to develop a connection.

WPS Connection

This is the widely used method and the easiest one. You just need to move along a few steps and you are done with the connection. However, this method can opt only when your router supports the WPS button.

1. Start the process with your printer switched on.

2. In case your printer’s screen is turned off, then press the “Copy” button and turn it on. 

3. Now, look for the WiFi button on the control panel of your Canon Printer Setup. Press the button once you locate it. 

4. Next step of the process is to access your router. Locate the WPS button and press it for a time of 2 minutes. 

5. Once the time passes, release the button and look at the screen of your printer. 

6. It will display the network status as “Connected”. 

7. However, the printer might take a time of a few seconds to show the status as connected. Hence, relax and wait. 

8. Lastly, press “Ok” and conclude the process.  

9. Standard Method- Wireless LAN Connection

10. Another method to opt for the configuration of the wireless networks is a Standard method.

11. This is a bit of time taking process with more number of steps to follow. However, this process works with all the printers and routers.

The first step of the process is to turn on your printer. To check the status, take a glance at the power light, it must blink green. 

After that, from the various buttons available on your printer, tap the “Menu” button. This will display the network settings on your screen. 

You will now see various options available for establishing the connections. Choose “Wireless LAN” and proceed ahead. 

Next, tap the “Standard Setup” option among the various other options. This will begin the search for the networks available. 

Now, you need to select your network connection from the list that prompts on your screen. The list will show all the networks available within a specified range.

Once you choose the SSID, you have to enter the security password too. The correct network password must be entered by you. 

To confirm the establishment of the connection, press “Ok”. Your printer will now get connected to the network and will display the successful message on the screen.  

Download Printer Driver For Canon Printer Setup

After the primary Canon printer setup and network configuration, comes the download of Canon printer Driver. For setting up your printer and performing the printing, you must have a printer driver installed on your computer system. The download is quite simple and easy. You just need to visit the “ij.start.cannon” webpage. Then, enter your product model in the required field which you get on clicking the “Setup” tab. The link for the download will now appear on your screen. You can click the link to begin the process of the Canon printer setup file download once you are done selecting the OS.

• 1. The procedure begins by launching the downloaded Canon printer setup file. This can be done by clicking the setup file of the Canon printer driver. 

  2. As the application requires the administrative rights to start the Canon Printer Setup installer, you will get the popup box on your screen. Step ahead by permitting them.

  3. The primary window will prompt with a Language tab on it. You can make the selection of your desired language.

  4. Later, you will get multiple screens asking to link your printer and computer, make your choice of preferred software, reviewing the license agreement, and more. By completing each step, move ahead with the Canon printer setup process. 

  5. Meanwhile, the installation will commence. Installation of the selected canon printer software and the driver will take a couple of minutes. 

  6. On completion, you will be inquired if you want to perform the print test. You can do so by clicking the “Execute” tab. However, press the “Close” button and conclude the Canon printer setup process.