How to Setup ij.start.canon PIXMA Printer
Follow the given steps below:
Step 1
1. Windows users are recommended to insert the manual disc with their ij.start.canon printer and run the driver.
2. In case you didn’t get the installation CD along with your Canon PIXMA printer or you are a Mac PC owner, then you need to download the manuals and drivers to move further.
3. Then, click on the Next.
Mac users
1. Mac users are recommended to type their password to enable the helper tool to be installed and then click on the Install Helper tab.
2. Now, click on Next.
3. After that, a screen will be shown and asking you to choose between a wireless or USB connection, you need to select the Wireless Connection option.
4. Make sure that your ij.start.canon printer is switched on. Also, ensure the power flash lamp is glowing, then click Next.
Step 2
1. First of all, you need to click on the Connect to the network tab.
2. Then, press the Cableless setup. And for Windows XP users, the wireless installation trick is not supported, you need to choose the Other setup option, then continue to the next step.
3. Next, hold down the ij.start.canon printer’s [Wi-Fi] button, which is the (A) button, until the orange lamp (B) blinks twice, then leave the button after the second flash.
4. Make sure that the Wi-Fi lamp (A) blinks speedily and the power lamp is glowing. Then, click [Next].
Note: Your connection will be temporarily disabled while setting up.
· Now, click Next.
· For Windows XP users, they need to pick the Wireless Setup Using the USB Cable option.
Step 3
1. Firstly, choose your region, then hit on the Next tab.
2. Now, choose your residential place, then click on the Next.
3. Next, select the driver you want to install and click on Next. In case you’re not sure which printer driver you intend to install, no need to worry, you can always uninstall it at a later stage.
4. After that, simply click on Yes to agree to the license agreement.
5. For Windows users, when they see the following screen, they have to click on the Next button.
6. The given screen shows the model of your ij.start.canon printer and also the SSID or name of your wireless network. This instruction is not for Windows XP Users.
7. Click on the Complete button.
How to Download the ij.start.canon Printer Drivers
Below are some of the easiest and simplest instructions for downloading the ij.start.canon printer driver or software:
1. First, you need to write down the printer type, serial number, or model number of the ij.start.canon PIXMA Printer.
2. Then, choose the manufacturer and the operating system version of your PC.
3. Next, go to the Canon support website ij.start.canon.
4. On the web page, select the "Support and Drivers" section under Service and Support situated in the column on the left. Then, the support and driver's page will be invoked instantly.
5. Now, choose the Printers and Multifunction option from the given Product Type list.
6. After that, you need to select your printer model series from the Product Family list.
7. Now, click on the printer icon with the model number of your ij.start.canon printer. Afterward, you will be landed on the support and service page for your ij.start.canon PIXMA printer.
8. Choose the Drivers and Software option from the column.
9. Hit the arrow on the menu box named "Choose your operating system" and pick your PC’s operating system.
10. Go through the disclaimer and click on the "I Agree to Begin Download" option to initiate the download process.
11. At last, click "Save," when instructed, to save the downloaded file to the Downloads folder on your PC.
Install the ij.start.canon PIXMA Printer Drivers
1. First of all, you have to click twice on the shortcut to the ij.start.canon driver installation file saved in the Downloads folder. Then, the Open File Security Warning will be displayed.
2. After that, click on the "Run" tab to run the driver installer. When the installation wizard is displayed, you need to follow the prompts to finish the download process.
3. At last, you need to click the Finish button to exit the wizard. The ij.start.canon printer drivers have been successfully downloaded and installed.
How to Setup WPS Connection for ij.start.canon Printer
Follow these simple steps to set up a WPS connection for your ij.start.canon PIXMA printer:
Step 1
· Confirm that your ij.start.canon printer is turned on.
· Next, press & hold the Wi-Fi pushbutton located on the top of the Canon printer.
Step 2
1. Now, you need to confirm that the lamp next to the Wi-Fi button begins to blink blue light and then visit your router and press the WPS granular button within 2 minutes.
2. For accurate details on activating WPS on your router, you need to refer to its manual guide.
3. The Wi-Fi flash lamp on the ij.start.canon printer will keep flashing while searching. Whereas the power lamp will blink when connecting to the router.
4. When the printer has established a connection to your access point, the Wi-Fi and power lamp will stop blinking and keep glowing.
How to Confirm the Network Settings
In order to ensure whether your ij.start.canon printer is successfully paired to your wireless network, you can easily take the printout of the network settings of your Canon PIXMA printer if you want:
1. Check whether your ij.start.canon printer is turned on.
2. Next, load an A4 paper sheet or letter-sized paper.
3. After that, you need to press & hold the Resume/Cancel button until the alarm lamp blinks 15 times, and then simply release it.
4. Then, the network settings information document will be printed.
5. When going through the printout, ensure that the “Connection” represents “Active” status and that the name of your wireless network shows the right name of your wireless network.
6. After doing so, you need to proceed by installing the printer driver to make the most out of your ij.start.canon PIXMA printer.
7. In case you haven’t got the installation disc along with your product, kindly visit the official Canon website ij.start.canon to continue.
FAQs
Q-1: How can I link my ij.start.canon PIXMA printer to the Internet?
Ans: Before trying to link your ij.start.canon PIXMA printer to the internet, please ensure that you meet the given two criteria: the first condition is, you must have an access point via which you access an Internet connection. Then the second condition is, your access point must be completely functioning before you move further to the next step. For more information, kindly refer to the above information that is mentioned in this blog.
Q-2: What's the setup process for the ij.start.canon printer?
Ans: The setup process for the ij.start.canon includes two parts:
1. Start with establishing a wireless connection on your printer.
2. Then, download and install the setup file of the ij.start.canon printer drivers and software.
Q-3: How to install the ij.start.canon Pixma manual?
Ans: Follow the given instructions to install the ij.start.canon manual.
1. First, choose the Select button located on the right side of the given manual list and pick the manual that you want.
2. Then, choose the Download button. Steps to download and install the Mac OS X version will be given On-screen.
3. If instructed to Save or Run, then simply click on the Save button.
4. The downloaded setup or manual file will be saved in a particular place in the exe format.
Q-4: Where do I get the manual for my ij.start.canon printer?
Ans: Follow the steps carefully:
1. The given on-screen manual is your printer's manual in a digital form.
2. The manual script consists of basic and advanced steps to use your ij.start.canon printer.
3. Since the manual runs on your system’s hard drive, ensure you download the On-screen manual according to your computer's operating system version.
4. Go to the official Canon support page ij.start.canon. Then, click Manuals.
