Computer technology remains indispensable for many of us. And although printers are not as popular as other PC devices, they still deserve attention. It is not always easy with them. Sometimes the user encounters problems connecting or setting up a Canon printer.
Manufacturer
Canon is a powerful manufacturer originally from Japan. The company is considered transnational. It was founded back in 1937. The main office is located in Tokyo.
The company is engaged in the production of various products. In addition to printers, scanners and cameras, medical equipment, diagnostic equipment, as well as equipment for information technology and television broadcasting are also known.
In addition to the production of various kinds of equipment, Canon is a sponsor of various public organizations, of which the most famous are the International Red Cross and the World Wide Fund for Nature.
Device
Setting up a Canon printer is not much different from setting up equipment from another manufacturer. This peripheral device in most cases performs the same function - the output of text or graphic data to physical media. Most often they are paper, but you can also use a polymer film.
The printer in most cases works in tandem with a computer, so you need to connect and configure it on this device.
Using the correct port
Installing a Canon printer starts by connecting it to a computer. Most often, printing equipment is connected using a cable. In some cases, it may be an LPT port, which is somewhat reminiscent of an Internet connection port. But LTP is now almost never found, so its appearance is unlikely.
A Canon printer can also be installed using a USB cable. This is the most common option at the moment. In addition, it allows you to use not only a computer, but also a laptop. But the likelihood that a laptop can be found to connect to the LTP port is extremely small.
PC connection
For the correct connection, it is best to use the instructions for the Canon printer. Equipment installation may vary slightly depending on the model. But in general, it requires the following steps:
- Install the USB cable into the interface panel of the motherboard.
- We connect the device to the outlet.
- Turn on printing equipment.
- If the printer works like plug and play, then the system will automatically detect it and load the necessary drivers.
- Sometimes it will be necessary to help the system deal with the loading of drivers.
- If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on the screen, just follow the instructions to start setting up your Canon printer.
During the connection, device drivers may also be required. They usually come with it. If they are not there or the computer does not support the optical drive, you can go to the official Canon website and download the necessary files from there.
Connect a wireless device
Technology does not stand still, and users are already available to connect the printer from the PIXMA series to a wireless network. What to do in this case?
You must make sure that your access point is configured with an internet connection. If you use Wi-Fi, then you definitely have it.
Next, you need to connect a computer or any other device to the Internet. After we look for the WPS button on the router. She is responsible for the secure configuration of the wireless connection. Using it, you can make it so that you connect the printer without entering a password.
If there is WPS, you need to select a connection using this option. Next, start the printer and click on the Wi-Fi button on the device. Usually you need to hold the key for a few seconds to wait for the indicator to respond. The button itself will start flashing blue. At this point, you need to hold WPS on the router for a couple of minutes. When the device connection is completed, the white and blue indicators will stop blinking, but will simply light.
Download drivers
Separately, you should specify the driver installation instructions. Suppose you connected a printer, but the system could not find suitable drivers for it and notifies you that this connection is unknown. What do we have to do?
- Go to the official site of Canon.
- Select the “Drivers” tab.
- We enter the exact model of the device without missing a single digit or letter.
- We select the system capacity and type.
- Download and install the file.
- Next, the system ask for a reboot.
- After a new start, go to the "Devices and Printers" menu. This can be done through the "Start".
- By clicking on the installed printer, you must click "Use by default."
Supporting Programs
There are few programs for the Canon printer. Firmware can be found on the manufacturer’s website. Using the auxiliary utility, you can configure additional functions.
For example, Easy-PhotoPrint EX is a Canon printer program that optimizes images and helps eliminate red-eye. My Image Garden is a utility that organizes and prints photos, so it’s more suitable for the PIXMA product line.
To work with the printer through a mobile device, Canon Print Inkjet is suitable. The program can be installed on a smartphone, connect the printer and manage it from the phone.
Printing device
Canon printer setup continues during the printing phase. After connecting and installing the drivers, you can start working with the device. But before the process itself, it is better to configure all the parameters.
To do this, go to the menu "Devices and Printers", which is located in the right column of the "Start". Next, select "Label and Faxes." In a new window, you need to find the model of your printer and click on it.
Setting up a Canon printer print is an individual process, so you have to figure it out yourself, taking into account your desires and preferences.
It is worth paying attention to the method of sending a document. There is a quick print that immediately sends information to the printer, and that gives one copy of the file in the standard settings.
But you can use custom printing by pressing the combination of Ctrl + P. In a new window, you can select the page orientation, print a document on two sides of the paper, ink save mode, draft, percentage of brightness, etc.
Mistakes
Sometimes Canon printer errors pop up. In this case, the main thing is not to panic, but look at the options for malfunctions that could happen to the device. Firstly, on the official website of the manufacturer there is a list of all codes that symbolize errors. Secondly, you can immediately contact the representatives of the service center who will quickly fix problems with the printer.
Canon's most common type of error is E. The LED indicator can display this letter paired with a number and report various kinds of malfunctions or problems.
For example, if the code is E02, it means that the printer simply runs out of paper. In this case, the printing process is started, and there is no raw material in the tray for the finished document. Just load the paper and click on the print button.
E03 usually notifies that a paper jam has occurred. Perhaps it was not installed correctly in the tray, it was lying unevenly, because of which the roller began to wind it onto itself and jammed it. It is enough to carefully get out the paper and load a new one.
E04 / 5 - an error that notifies the user about problems with the cartridges. To fix, it is better to reinstall them or check the desired position.
Some errors “E” can be corrected independently, but with “P” you will have to go to the service center, since most often such malfunctions are associated with the hardware of the device: breakdown of a certain element, overcurrent, overheating, etc.