How to install and set up ij start canon?

In this blog, we have explained the process to install a ij start canon or set up for both wired and wireless connections for Windows.

Steps for the installation of Canon IJ Setup

  • Firstly you need to download the correct model drivers for the printers.
  • Also, ensure the compatibility of the operating system version while downloading and loading it.
  • Now you need to make a double-click on it to start with the installation process.
  • You need to select the option of a “wireless connection’ from the screen
  • Now, select a method for connecting the printer.
  • If you have a wired connection you need to choose the USB connection option.
  • For Mac users, the right password has to be entered, and then you can proceed.
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  • Switch on the canon printer and check the proper connections to ensure the best connectivity with the power outlet.
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  • Now you need to press the Wi-Fi alarm lamp key provided on the printer and hold it for some time until the lamp starts flashing twice.
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  • You can see the blue flashing light from the Wi-Fi lamp which ensures that you have successfully connected the printer with the router.
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  • Read the license agreement and accept the agreement by clicking “Yes”.
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  • After ensuring the connection of the wireless network with the printer, click “complete” the installation process gets finished.

Setting Up the Canon IJ Wireless Printer on Windows

  • Switch on the power button of the canon printer move towards the settings option and select the option ‘Device Settings’.
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  • After the selection of the settings, you need to click ok and also select the option “LAN Settings”.
  • For choosing the ‘Wireless LAN Setup’ option, you need to click the down arrow button once again and finally click ok.
  • Now your printer will start searching for various wireless networks and you can see the blinking flash lamp.
  • You can make a selection of your Wi-Fi and finally enter the password of your Wi-Fi or enter the WPA/WEP key.
  • After pressing the button, “ok” you need to click the “ok” button once again for finishing the setup.
  • You can access the canon’s official website for downloading the printer driver and finally, you need to finish with the installation.
  • Now you have to move towards the control panel following the device and printer and finally press the “add a printer” option which is provided on the top left.
  • After selecting the appropriate model from Windows, you can finally set up your printer on Windows