Canon printer setup

Canon printer setup install on a wired network using an Ethernet cable You can launch the installer from the CD that came with your printer or from the file you downloaded using your internet browser.

How To Set Up Canon Printer On Windows 10 PC


So, you have bought a new Canon Printer and stuck at the next step! Well, you have come to the right place. This guide will explain all the steps on how to set up a Canon printer. The Canon printer Setup process is divided into three major steps:


  1. Establish a connection between the printer and the computer.

  2. Download the drivers from the official.

  3. Keep the drivers updated.

  4. Let us take each step one by one and complete the setup of the Canon Printer. You can skip to any step if you know the previous one.

How To Setup Canon Printer With USB?

To connect a Canon Printer via USB, use the USB cable provided along with the printer and attach one end to the USB port in your computer and the other end to the printer port.

Note: The USB Printer Port will be different from the conventional USB ports available on your computer, TV, any other devices. The normal USB port is known as Type A, and the Printer USB port is called Type B. The Printer cable is also known as AB cable.

Once you have attached the cable on both ports, turn on the printer and begin the driver installation process.

Click here to skip to the Second Step: Install Drivers.

How To Setup Canon Printer With Wi-Fi?

If your Canon Printer setup supports Wi-Fi connectivity, then you can use any of your smart devices like mobiles, tablets, and laptops to print, provided they are all on the same network. To initiate the Wi-Fi setup, follow these steps:

Step 1: Turn on your printer and locate the control panel display.

Step 2: Select Menu and then search for Network Settings.

Step 3: Enter Network Settings and select Wireless LAN.

Step 4: Choose your Network name or SSID and enter the password.

Once the Wi-Fi network has been configured, install the drivers on your computer or mobile to begin printing from the remote device.



How To Setup Canon Printer With Wired Network?

The final method to Canon Printer setup is through the Wired Network. The steps to accomplish this are:

  • Step 1: Connect your Router and Printer with an Ethernet cable, also known as RJ45 cable.

  • Step 2: Turn on the printer and navigate to Menu>Network Settings> Wired LAN through the Control Panel display on your printer.

  • Step 3: Enter the password to establish the connection between the printer and the network and install the drivers on the device you wish to print.

How to install canon printer on widows and mac

Installing Canon Printer on Windows

If your computer is running a version of Microsoft Windows, you'll need to be logged on as an administrator before you can install printer driver software from either the Canon setup CD or downloaded from the Canon website. After downloading the setup and driver software, you should be given an option to run it. If you don't run a download file immediately, you can do so later my locating it in the "Downloads" folder and double-clicking on it.


Installing Canon Printer on Mac

The process for finding and downloading Canon setup software is the same for Mac computers as for Windows. After installing downloaded software, you may need to install the printer by going to "Printers & Scanner" under System Preferences. If the printer software has been correctly installed on the Mac, the printer should be displayed in the list of connected printers and can be added by clicking the "Add" button.

Why Do The Canon Printer Drivers Not Function Properly?

Canon printer drivers can stop functioning due to the following reasons:


  1. If the Canon printer drivers are outdated.

  2. If the Canon printer drivers are corrupt or damaged.

  3. If the Canon printer drivers are missing after a Windows Update.