In this post, we have explained the process of setting up a canon printer through the canon ij setup method. We have explained the setup process for both wired and wireless connections for the Windows and Mac operating systems.
Basic Prerequisites Before Setting Up IJ.Start.Canon Printer
Always keep your printer's model number handy before starting the setup process.
Make sure the device has enough storage space to install the driver.
Ensure the printer is properly plugged into the power outlet.
Make sure your device has a working Internet connection.
Process of Setup Canon Printer on Windows (Wireless) - canon.com/ijsetup guide
First, download and install your printer's driver from 'Canon.com/ijsetup'.
Turn on your Canon printer and make sure it is properly plugged in with the power switch on.
Next, open the downloaded driver setup file and click Next until you see a screen where you see the option to select "Wireless Setup".
1Now after selecting the Wireless option, go to your Canon printer screen and tap on the WiFi setup button.
Select Device Settings and click OK.
Next, choose Device Settings > LAN Settings and press the 'OK' button
Go to LAN Settings > Wireless LAN Setup and press 'OK'. Now your printer will search for the access point.
Make sure your WiFi router is on. Now, the WiFi Flash Lamp on the printer will blink.
Next, a network list will appear on the screen. Select your WiFi network from the list and press OK.
Now it will ask you for WPA/WEP Key (WiFi Password). Enter your correct password here and press the 'OK' button
In a few moments, your printer will be connected to the Wi-Fi network.
So, by using the above steps you can easily complete the Canon i.e. wireless setup for your Windows system.
To make sure that your printer is paired on your Windows system, follow these steps-
Go to 'Control Panel' and select the 'Devices and Printers' option.
Check if your printer is showing up with a green checkmark on the next screen. If not, you will have to add them manually by clicking the 'Add Printer' option.
You will now see a list of all the available printers on the screen. Select your Canon printer from this.
Tap Next and wait a few seconds for your printer to connect.
Once you have added it, you will see that your printer is associated with a green checkmark.
Steps to Setup Canon ij Printer on Windows via USB - http://ij.start.canon
First, download the Canon printer driver and go to - http://ij.start.canon.
Next, connect the printer and the Windows system with a USB cable.
Open 'Control Panel' from the 'Run' dialog box from the windows search option.
Select the 'Devices and Printers’ option. You will now see your printer with a green checkmark.
If you don't see your printer, click on the option to 'Add Printer' to add it manually.
Finally, your printer will now be connected and ready for you to use.
Steps to Setup Canon Printer on Mac using https://canon.com/ijsetup
First, download and set up the driver via https://www.canon.com/ijsetup and go to the next step.
Follow the steps above in the first section of this write-up to put the Canon printer on the same WiFi network as your device.
Next, open the 'Apple' menu and click on 'System Preferences'.
Now from the System Preferences window click on the printer-shaped icon called "Printers & Scanners".
Click on the "+" sign near the bottom left corner of the screen after which a pop window will appear.
You will be able to see the name of your printer in the left pane if it is already connected to the network. Click on it to start the setup process.
Once the process is complete, your printer will be displayed with a green check and ready to use.
Conclusion:
We hope that this writing helps you set up your printer via canon ij setup. By following the instructions above, you will be able to successfully set up your printer on Windows and Mac devices via http://ij.start.canon setup.
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