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G2910 LBP3000 MF4450d TS3450
For Newly Purchased Printers

Before you Start

Here are some of the things you need to take care of before setting up your Printer

Unboxing Canon Printer

Unboxing

Unboxing your Printer is not that big of a deal, but you should follow these steps to make the setup easy:

  1. Unbox your printer from the box with the top side up; it is usually shown on the printer box which side is up.
  2. Do not shake the printer violently while taking it out of the box; make it smooth so that you do not dislocate any moving parts.
  3. Remove the protective tape from the printer; it is usually in blue or orange color, and it helps the moving parts stay in one place while the printer is in transit.
  4. Take the accessories out of the box and the ink/catridged that came with it.
  5. Do not remove the packaging of the ink or Cartidge until you are ready to install it.
  6. Make sure the cartridge and the printer are kept in a dust-free place; if the dust is lodged in the printer cartridges, it will be very hard to remove it and clean it.
Initial Setup

Initial Setup

When the printer is purchased, it needs a few minutes to initialise after the ink installation, and you should always perform a test before using the printer. Here is how you initially set the printer up:

  1. Once you have installed the ink cartridges or poured ink into the ink tanks.
  2. Plug the printer into the power supply and turn the printer on.
  3. The first boot of the printer needs about 4-5 minutes to properly set everything up. While the printer is setting itself up for the first time, it usually makes noise like the roller is moving and other parts in the printer are moving; it is completely normal.
  4. Wait for it to finish, then follow the installation and setup guide to connect the printer to your device.
Detailed

How to Connect, Find, Download, and Install Canon Printer Driver with ij.start.canon

In this step-by-step guide we will learn how to setup and install canon printer drivers from ij.start.canon with complete guide and instructions on connecting, installing and setting up your printer and testing your printer with test printer and scanning.

  1. Before proceeding with the driver installation, ensure that your Canon printer is properly connected to your computer via USB cable or is connected to the same wireless network. Additionally, make sure your computer is connected to the internet for a smooth installation process.

  2. Open a web browser on your computer. You have various variations of the Page that can be visited, some are ij.start.canon, ij.start.canon/connect, https://ij.start.canon or Search Canon Printer Drivers on Google. All will lead to same website. However the easiest way to do it by visiting ij.start.canon directly from your Browser.

  3. Once you are on the official Canon Manual Website, Click on the Set Up Here button on the right of the main page frame with a red icon.

  4. The next page will display a search bar where you can enter your printer’s model name. Begin typing the model name, and suggestions will appear. Select your specific printer model from the list that appears or you can select is from the list of Models Shown. Incase your Model number is not shown, you can select the region on the top left corner to access printers from your region

  5. After you have selected your printer model, you will be able to see a guide that shows the steps on how you can connect your printer. Begin by pressing start and then follow on-screen instructions on how to setup a new printer. Follow each step with the visual guide shown on screen. Until you reach the driver download stage.

  6. Once you’ve selected your printer model, you will be directed to the driver download page. Here, you will see a “Download” button or a similar option. Click on it to initiate the download process.

  7. Locate the downloaded driver file on your computer (usually in the Downloads folder) and double-click on it to run the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. The installer will guide you through the necessary steps, such as accepting the terms and conditions and choosing the installation location.

  8. During the installation process, you may be prompted to connect your Canon printer to the computer via USB cable or set it up wirelessly. Follow the instructions provided by the installer to establish the connection.

  9. Once the installation is complete, the installer will notify you. At this point, you can choose to print a test page to ensure that the printer is functioning correctly. The installation process may also prompt you to register your printer or provide any additional configuration settings.

Prepare your Printer/Scanner for Installation.

Supported Devices

Canon setup guides cover major operating systems and mobile platforms.

Windows

Windows

Intel, AMD, ARM, 64 Bit, 32 Bit

Mac

Mac

MacBook Pro, Mac Computers

iOS

iOS

iPhone, iPad

Android

Android

Tablets, Smartphones

Chrome OS

Chrome OS

Chrome Books

Linux

Linux

Ubuntu, Mint, Major Distros

Apps & Extensions

Some printers do not even need apps, there are apps that are available on the App Store for Mac and Microsoft Store for free, Take a look at which apps are available. And some of our third-party (ij.start-canon.com's extensions, Not Official Canon INC Apps).

Using IJ Scan Utility

Using IJ Scan Utility

Though there are inbuilt scanning applications available in almost all the systems. But IJ Scan Utility is a software designed and developed by Canon to make the process of scanning easy. IThough there are inbuilt scanning applications available in almost all the systems. But IJ Scan Utility is a software designed and developed by Canon to make the process of scanning easy. It will allow you to connect the scanner with your System, Be it Mac or Windows, or Smartphones. You will easily be able to manage and Scan Files.t will allow you to connect the scanner with your System, Be it Mac or Windows, or Smartphones. You will easily be able to manage and Scan Files.

Apps Available for Mac and Windows

Apps Available for Mac and Windows

The Canon Print App is now available on the Windows App Store and Mac OS App Store.

Search Canon Print and Install it right away. It makes the process of setting up the printer and scanner much easier and faster.

Download and Find Canon Printers from your Chrome Browser

Download and Find Canon Printers from your Chrome Browser

You can now download our Extension directly on your Chrome Browser from the Chrome Extension Store.

Visit the Chrome Extension Store & Enter “Printer Finder”

Plug-N-Play Printers

Plug-N-Play Printers

Many Canon Printers are Plug-n-Play, meaning that there is no need to install drivers or any software to run these printers or scanners, all you need to do is Power On your Printer, and connect it to your device, and you will get a prompt that automatically connects the printer and runs it on your device.

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