First of all, you need to open a web browser, for example, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, etc.
After that, type canon.com/ijsetup in the address bar which is located at the top of your screen. Then, press the Enter key from your keyboard.
It will take you to a new window. Click on the Canon Printer Setup tab which is given at the right side of the window.
Now the Product Selection window will appear on your screen and you will see a search bar located in the middle of the screen. You need to type your product model number into the search field and then click on the Go button given there.
In the next window, select your preferred operating system. The field is located at the top-right corner of the window and you need to click on the drop-down menu box to select your operating system.
Then, click on the Download button given there to get the recommended software for your printer,
By doing so, the file will start downloading. As the download process may take a few minutes so you need to wait for its completion. Do not close the window or turn off your system in between the process. Otherwise, the file will stop downloading.
When the canon setup file is successfully downloaded, it will automatically be saved in the Downloads folder. But if you want to save in some other folder, you are required to do it manually.
Here is a process through which you can connect your canon printer using USB Cable:
Make sure your printer is turned on.
Obtain a USB cable to connect your printer to your computer.
Now, go to the canon.com/ijsetup or www.canon.com/ijsetup page.
Enter your printer Model number.
Download the recommended software to your computer.
Open the downloaded file and run the software application.
Follow the steps while setting up your printer on the network as recommended during the Canon Printer installation process.
When prompted to choose a connection type, select USB to continue the setup.
Your printer is now connected. Try to print and scan to check if your printer is functioning properly