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Printer driver download for Windows - ij.start.canon


  • Open any preferred web browser on your computer.

  • In the URL bar type, http //ij.start.canon and hit the enter button.

  • You will be directed to the official page of the Canon website.

  • Here you have to click on the setup icon.

  • Type your printer model number, and tap on the ‘Go’ button.

  • After this, you need to click on the ‘Start' icon.

  • Prepare your printer following the on-screen prompts.

  • Now you will see the download link appear on your screen.

  • Click on the download button.

  • The .exe files will be downloaded to your system.

  • Once the downloading process gets completed you need to open the download file.

  • After this, you will see a ‘ user account control’ pop up appearing on your screen.

  • Hit the ‘Yes’ button.

  • The start setup window will now appear on your screen.

  • Proceed with the on-screen guidelines and complete the diaper downloading process for your Canon printer.

Download the Compatible Driver for Your Printer via ij.start.canon


  • Power on the computer and enable your preferred Wifi. Now, access a secure internet browser to maintain privacy against vulnerabilities. You can make a quick choice between Chrome, Safari, Edge Chromium, Opera, Internet Explorer, etc.

  • As ij.start.canon gives you free access to the canon printer drivers suitable for your printer. Hence, you have to go straight to ij.start.canon by entering it in the address bar. Then to reach the welcome window, press the Enter key.

  • Here, you will be able to see the Setup tab which is required to click for accessing the Product Selection window. Hence, click Setup and move to the next step.

  • Once it is launched, you will observe a search field in the center of the screen which is obligatory to fill with your correct product model number. Hence, certify the model number by seeing the label pasted on the back of the printer. Then, click Go.

  • You will view the Download window of ij.start.canon on your computer. Double-check the Operating System field and quickly change it if there is a need to do so. Now, click the Download button to proceed with downloading the software.

  • You are requested not to swap between different windows or run other additional software as this may affect the internet speed and delay the download processing of ij.start.canon file. When done, you will get the option to save the file in a secure folder according to your preference.

How to Install Canon printer drivers and set up your printer with USB through "ij.start.canon"?


  • Open the downloaded file to initiate the setup wizard.

  • Then, select the printer’s precise location and language.

  • Now, run the setup wizard by accepting the terms and conditions.

  • Next, it will prompt you to choose between the connection methods, so select via USB.

  • After that, connect the USB cable to your printer and computer as shown in the image.

  • It will take a while to configure the settings and update once connected.

  • Complete the setup wizard to install the necessary software.

  • And now, your printer is perfectly installed via USB.