Steps to Setup IJ Canon - Canon.com/ijsetup

Go to Canon.com/ijsetup to download and setup your canon printer drivers. You can also visit www.canon.com/ijsetup for any troubleshooting steps.

Canon IJ Printer Setup Instructions


The guidelines available on our website are applicable to all Windows OS versions with the exception of the server-client versions. And before you begin, check your box and make sure it has all of the below-mentioned items without fail;


  • Printer

  • Power adapter

  • Ink tanks

  • Easy setup guide

  • Installation CD


If you are sure that all these components are available and they look like they do not have any physical damages, then you can continue with the setup process. If otherwise, we urge you to immediately send the device for a replacement; even if there is a small dent on your Canon printer or a damage in any of the other printer components such as the ink tank or the power adapter.



Preliminary Setup


In the first place, unbox the printer package and find out the basic accessories for the connection such as power cord, print head, ink cartridges, disk tray, matte photo paper, driver installation CD, and printer.


  • Remove the tapes and wrappings on the surface of printer parts and also check inside the tray gaps

  • Always prefer the original printer accessories to make the connection and get appropriate outputs. In case of using random accessories, chances are there to get issues in the functioning

  • Now, take the power cord and connect one end to the printer port on the backside and another end to the wall power supply

  • Turn on the printer by pressing the power button, which you can find from the control panel

  • The mode of activation is the same for all the printer models, with or without touch screen control panel, where you should follow the similar steps for setup



Secondary Setup


  • Raise the print head lock lever and insert the print head in the slot

  • Subsequently, remove the orange seal, that you can find on the ink cartridges and insert and cartridges firmly to the appropriate slots

  • Remove the paper input tray, adjust the width guides and insert the paper stack to the tray



Installation of Canon Printer Driver


The canon printer drivers is an essential one to enable the communication between your printer and computer. That’s why you have got your installation CD in your package. Go for the installation process either by CD/downloading from the website


• In your computer browser, navigate to the Canon.com/ijsetup site, enter your printer name and model number

• Search for the printer web page and download the driver software for your model

• Extract the files and install the driver in your PC and finish the initial steps like selecting the connectivity mode, residence etc

• Accept the terms and conditions and detect your printer by connecting using the USB cable/wireless connection

• If you are facing any difficulties in detecting your printer on the PC, just connect using the USB cable

• Adjust other settings options for the alignment and click the print test page option to take your sample print


To enable the wireless connection, it is ought to connect your printer and computer to the same internet network/access point. Click the network option and go for the wireless connection to scan and select the network name

Selecting the appropriate driver is a significant step to encounter in the setup process. So, choose the right file, install and connect your PC.