In this article, we have explained the process to setup Canon printer wired and wirelessly on Windows and Mac device. In order to setup printer, it is important to install the latest drivers. However, it is important that you know printer model number, so that you can find latest Canon IJ Setup Drivers. You need to have a router or modem at your home to do this connection and the access points should also work properly. You should have a device with an internet connection to make this Canon ij setup on computer or on smartphone.
How To Install The Canon IJ Printer Driver With the Help of canon.com/ijsetup
After connecting your printer to a wireless network, you can take a print out from various devices. Now we are going to see how to install a canon printer driver to your computer using a wireless network. Installing the network printer is a tedious task when compared to the USB connection.
First, read the installation guide if you have a hard copy of user manual then read this one & for online user manual user can visit canon.com/ijsetup to access user manual & other settings also provided with your canon printer.
Connect to the wireless network using the display screen provided in the Canon wireless printer.
If your printer is successfully connected to your network, then you can easily install by opening the control panel.
In the control panel select the devices and printer and in that select the add printer option.
Next select add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer option from various options available.
Then select your wireless printer from the list of printers available.
Now install the driver software needed for your computer by clicking the install driver button.
If you need to know further details regarding the process of installation you can visit the ij.start.canon setup page.
This is the entire process of connecting your Canon printer to your computer through canon ij setup. After all the formalities of the setup are over and you have been successfully connected to your printer via your Mac, make sure to give your printer a trial. Select any random document from the file and folders of your computer and go to the print icon or option present anywhere in the document and select it. Check if your printer is successfully able to process your request of printing that particular document. If you have a print of your document extracted out the printer, it indicates the printer is connected and working as well. If are not able to obtain a print, you can contact the service center or the esteemed personnel who provide after sale services as they can help you install the printer.
If you are facing any problems with any of the printer options or mistakenly you selected some options of which you had no idea. You can perform a factory reset on the printer, to setup and manual related issues are solved on Canon.com/ijsetup to help it install all the default options provided by the manufacturer. For restoring the default setting of the printer, you have to press and hold the cancel or the resume button. You have to hold it till the alarm beside it flashes for 17 times straight. After the 17th flash, you can let go of the button. This would restore all the default option which was programmed into your printer. If faced with any problems here as well, you can contact the esteemed service center person and get in touch with the company’s service or visit at ij.start.canon
Canon IJ Wireless Printer Setup Guide on MAC
Here, in this section we have explained the steps for Canon printer setup for Mac using wireless connection.
Turn on your printer, Mac and Wifi router.
Setup Canon printer with wireless router by following the steps given in above section.
Then, go to website www.canon.com/ijsetup mac download driver & finish the setup process by following the onscreen instructions.
Open ‘Apple’ menu on your Mac and choose System and Preference>Printer and Scanner
From the next prompt screen click on the + sign and select your Canon printer from the list of shown printers.
Click on ‘Add’ button.
Finally you have successfully setup your Canon printer on mac using Canon.com/ijsetup.
Conclusion
It is a way to connect the printer with the other devices by using the wireless connection.
When you will make a network connection with the printer, then it can allow you to take printouts from your tablets, smartphone, laptops, and computers. You won’t even need the USB cable for it.
Isn’t it great? If you want to set up your printer in this manner, then it isn’t a difficult task.