Unboxing and Initial Setup Guide with ij.start.canon

Setting up your Canon TS Series, G Series, GM Series and other Canon Printers are easy, Follow the steps to setup the Canon Printers.

1. Remove the Protective Taping
   • A new printer or scanner comes with protective taping, identify the places your printer is taped for shipping and remove the taping.
2. Connect the printer Scanner to Power Supply
   • Now, you will need to connect the printer to the included power supply cable. The Port is on the back of the printer.
3. Install Cartridges
   • Install Cartridges by lifting the top part of the Printer, the cartridge slider will center the cartridge slot and you can gently insert the cartridges and lock them in Place.
4. Fill Up Ink Tanks
   • (Optional) If you have an ink tank printer that comes with bottles of inks, You will need to fill the ink in the designated tanks up to the given maximum. Once filled you can tightly cap the bottles for reuse.

Note that ij.start.canon website automatically detects your location, region and your Operating System.

Wireless Printer Connection

Here is a guide for each Operating System for Wireless/Wifi Connection

IJ Scan Utility

IJ Scan Utility, a tool developed by Canon INC for the Canon Scanners to make the process of scanning and editing documents easy. The software has multiple settings for scanning and editing the scanned document.

IJ Scan Utility which can be downloaded from ij.start.canon or canon.com/ijsetup and it includes features like:

• File Formats – PDF, JPG, PNG and more.
• Scan Gear
• Photo Scan
• Enhanced Document Scan
• Photo Editior
• Document Editor
• OCR
• Auto Scan

You can alternatively use the scanning apps that comes with Windows and Mac systems.

Note: The specific steps and options may vary depending on your Canon printer model and the version of Canon software you are using. For detailed instructions, refer to the user manual or online documentation provided by Canon for your specific printer model.

Steps to Align Canon Printers

Ensuring Precise Prints: Step-by-Step Alignment with Canon Software

1. Ensure that your Canon printer is connected to your computer and powered on.
2. Install the Canon software:
   • If you haven’t already installed the Canon software on your computer, insert the setup CD provided with the printer into your CD drive, or download the latest software and drivers from the Canon support website. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the software.
3. Open the Canon software:
   • Launch the Canon software on your computer. The specific software name may vary depending on your printer model, but it is typically called “Canon Printer Assistant” or “Canon Printer Utility.”
4. Access Printer Maintenance:
   • Within the Canon software, look for an option or tab related to printer maintenance or settings. It may be labeled as “Maintenance,” “Settings,” or “Tools.”
5. Locate Alignment Option:
   • In the maintenance or settings section, find the option for printer alignment. It might be called “Alignment,” “Align Print Head,” or something similar.
6. Follow on-screen instructions:
   • Click on the alignment option, and the Canon software will guide you through the alignment process step-by-step. Typically, you’ll be asked to load a sheet of plain paper into the printer and initiate the alignment process.
7. Print Alignment Page:
   • The Canon software will print an alignment page with patterns or lines. Make sure the printed page is placed face-down on the scanner glass or in the automatic document feeder (ADF), depending on your printer model.
8. Scan Alignment Page:
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to scan the alignment page using your Canon printer’s scanner. The software will analyze the scanned page and make necessary adjustments to align the print head.
9. Alignment Complete:
   • Once the alignment process is finished, the Canon software will display a confirmation message indicating that the alignment was successful. You can then close the Canon software.

Cleaning and Maintenance

To improve the life of your printer you need to take care of the Print Heads and Nozzles of your Printer. For this you will need to clean nozzles, and printheads regularly. For this you can either use the inbuilt system configuration panel or the canon printer software to clean the print head, clean the nozzles, and align the printer. It helps with clear printing and no ink spillage. The tools can be found in Printer utility tools for Canon.

Factory Set Passwords

The default password (PWD) is a password that is set by the company by default the password is attached to the printer on the lid or the back side of the printer.

For some printers if the Password is not labelled or attached, the password set is either “canon” or the serial number that is printer on a slip on the back, under the lid or on the side of the printer.

If none of this works, you can simply go to System Information > Show Password. Also, if you have an option to Print LAN Settings or Print Network settings that also prints the password as well.

Canon Printer Maintenance Checklist

The default password (PWD) is a password that is set by the company by default the password is attached to the printer on the lid or the back side of the printer.

Here is how your printer can have a long life and have consistent quality in day-to-day printing.

1. Make sure the Printer is always on a stable and flat surface.
2. Always check for jammed paper in the printer, it can damage the printheads.
3. Make sure the page is not too crushed for the printing.
4. Keep the printer away from dusty and wet area.
5. Run nozzle checks every week, Keeps the printer nozzles from clogging up.
6. Use genuine Canon ink for best performance
7. Update printer drivers from the official Canon website

Make sure you clean the printer everyday and wipe it off with a clean dry cloth to make sure the dust does not build up and fall into the printer and cause problem with the rollers, you can also clean rollers once a week to make sure the rollers run smoothly.