Are you facing trouble in setting up your newly purchased Canon printer? Then follow the step-by-step instructions to easily set up the printer. If you want to know more about the functioning of your canon printers, visit the site canon.com/ijsetup.
Canon printers prove their versatility by being compatible with Windows, Android and iOS operating systems. Their premium quality provides you with fast, better and high-quality printing.
Before proceeding with the download and installation of Canon Printer Driver, you must complete the process of hardware set up on your device:
● Start the process by unboxing the printer.
● Now, use the power cable to connect your printer to the power supply.
● Then turn on the Canon printer.
● Now, go to the control panel and set your preferences like language, date, location, and time.
● Now, carefully load the cartridge and paper.
If you are a Windows user, then visit the official website ij.start.canon and follow the guidelines given below:
To simplify the downloading process for the users, a detailed but easy guideline is given below:
● Open any secure internet browser and search for the URL ‘’ij.start.conon’’ in the address bar.
● You will reach the official page of the canon.
● Click on the ‘’Setup’’ option.
● Enter your printer model on the next screen.
● Then, click on the ‘’Go’’ option.
● After that, tap on the ‘’Start’’ icon.
● An on-screen prompt will appear. Follow it carefully.
● A download link will come up on the screen.
● Click on the ‘’Download’’ option.
● Then, wait for the ‘’.exe’’ file to download.
● Open the file.
● ‘’User Account Control’’ window will pop-up.
● Find the ‘’Yes’’ button there and click on it.
● You will see a ‘’start setup’’ window on the screen.
● You may now proceed with the installation.
Once you are down with downloading the Canon Printer Driver, proceed with the installation by following the steps given below:
● Start the process by tapping on the ‘’Start setup’’ option.
● Then, click on the ‘’Continue’’ and ‘’Next’’ options.
● The next step involves going for the option ‘’Select country or region.’’
● Further, click on the ‘’Next’’ option to proceed.
● A ‘’License Agreement’’ pop-up window will come up.
● Read it carefully and tap on the ‘’Yes’’ option.
● After that, click on the ‘’Agree’’ button.
● It will take a while to check the printer status.
● You will get three options - ‘’Wi-Fi Connection, ‘’Wired LAN Connection’’ and ‘’USB Connection.’’
● An option will appear ‘’Select the connection method.’’
If you want to go for the easiest connection method then click on the Wi-Fi Connection, and go for the following steps:
● Once you click the ‘’Wi-Fi’’ connection, tap on the ‘’Next’’ button.
● Check if your printer is turned ‘’ON.’’
● Tap on the ‘’Next’’ option to start detecting the printer.
● Once the detection is complete, the name of the printer will appear on the screen.
● Choose the printer and tap on the ‘’Next’’ option and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you are not able to setup the printer via Wi-Fi connection, then try to set up the printer with the Wired LAN Connection:
● Click on the ‘’Wired LAN Connection'’ option and click on the ‘’Next’’ option.
● Make sure that the printer is plugged in correctly and is working properly.
● Click on the ‘’Next’’ button.
● If the name of the printer appears on the screen then it is well and good or else, search for the printer by tapping on the ‘’Search for IP address.’’
● A prompt will appear, follow it and tap on the ‘’Next’’ option.
● Printer will start detecting and setting up the connection.
● Choose the printer and tap on the ‘’Next’’ option again.
● Follow the instructions when you will be redirected to the ‘’Setup Guide’’ window.
● You may choose the ‘’Troubleshooting’’ option if the printer fails to connect.
● Finally, click on the ‘’Next’’ option.
The user who opted for USB Connection to complete the setup must follow the given instructions:
● Once you tap on the ‘’USB Connection’’ click on the ‘’Next’’ option that will appear subsequently.
● Now, wait patiently for the drivers to install on the system.
● Then, tap on the ‘’Install this driver software anyway.’’
● When the driver gets installed on the system make sure that the printer is connected with the system via USB cable.
● If you are facing difficulty in connecting the printer with the system, click on the ‘’Troubleshooting’’ option.
● You will reach a new page showing detailed information about the printer connection process.
● Follow the prompts and learn more about the printer connection process.