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Setting Up Your Canon Printer with ij.start.canonUpdated 19 days ago

To set up your Canon printer, visit ij.start.canon, download the necessary driver for your OS, and follow the installation steps. Connect via Wi-Fi or USB, and complete the setup by printing a test page.

Setting Up Your Canon Printer with ij.start.canon

To set up your Canon printer using ij.start.canon, follow these steps:

1. Unbox and Prepare Your Printer

  • Remove the printer from the box and remove any packaging materials.

  • Install the ink cartridges (if required) and load paper into the tray.

2. Connect the Printer to Power

  • Plug the printer into a power source and turn it on using the power button.

3. Connect the Printer to Your Network

  • Wi-Fi Setup:

    • Press the Wi-Fi button on the printer or access the printer’s control panel.

    • Select the wireless setup option. The printer will search for available networks.

    • Choose your Wi-Fi network and enter the password when prompted.

    • The printer will connect to your Wi-Fi network.

  • USB Connection (if using a wired connection):

    • Connect the printer to your computer using the USB cable.

4. Go to ij.start.canon

  • Open a browser on your computer and go to ij.start.canon.

  • On the website, select your printer model, and then click Go or Start to begin the download process for your printer’s drivers and software.

5. Download and Install the canon Printer Driver

6. Printer Setup in Software

  • During installation, you will be prompted to select the connection type (Wi-Fi, USB, or LAN).

  • Follow the steps to finalize the connection. If you're using Wi-Fi, make sure your printer is detected on the same network as your computer.

7. Test the Printer

  • Once installation is complete, try printing a test page to ensure everything is working properly.

8. Install Canon Software (Optional)

  • If you'd like to install additional Canon software (like IJ Scan Utility or My Image Garden), you can choose to install it during the setup process.

That's it! Your Canon printer should now be set up and ready to use.

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