Canon Driver Download, Canon Printer Setup & Installation with ij.start.canon

Search your Printer Model, Download Canon Printer Drivers, Step-by-Step Installation Guide with ij.start.canon

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Before You Start

You will need a few things before you start your Canon Printer Connection
  • 1 Power cable and a nearby electrical outlet to power up your Printer/Scanner
  • 2 Ink or toner cartridges (included or purchased separately for Printers only)
  • 3 Wi-Fi network Name (SSID) and Password (For Wireless Printers) Optional
  • 4 Computer(Mac, Windows, Linux, Chrome OS), Tablet (iPad, Android), or Smartphone (Android, iOS) for setup
  • 5 Printer placed within range of your Wi-Fi router (For Wireless Connections)
  • 6 USB cable that connects to your Canon Printer (For Wired Connections)
  • 7 Locate the Model Number on your Printer Box or front or Back of the Printer/Scanner

Printer Models & Categories

Unboxing & Initial Setup

If your printer is new, it comes in a box, before downloading the drivers or the apps, you will need to unbox the driver, here is a step by step guide on how you can do it.

Remove the Protective Taping

Remove the Protective Taping
Remove the Protective Taping (usually in blue or orange Color) from the printer that protects the printer while being transported.

Supported Devices

Here is a list of the devices the Canon Printers and Scanners are compatible with

  • Windows

    Intel, AMD, ARM, 64 Bit, 32 Bit

  • Mac

    MacBook Pro, Mac Computers

  • iOS

    iPhone, iPad

  • Android

    Tablets, Smartphones

  • Chrome OS

    Chrome Books

  • Linux

    Ubuntu, Mint, Major Distros

Download the Canon Printer Driver using ij.start.canon

How to Download the Canon Printer Driver for you Printer Model with ij.start.canon

Total Time: 5 minutes

  1. Go to ij.start.canon official Canon Printer Setup website.

    Go to ij.start.canon official Canon Printer Setup website

    Open your Favorite browser, Enter URL ij.start.canon and hit Enter.

  2. Click the Setup Button.

    Click the Setup Button

    Click the “Set Up (Start here)” button in Gray with Red Icon.

  3. Find your Printer Model number.

    Find your Printer Model number

    Type in the Printer Model, e.g. “TS3355” and Click on the “Go” button.

  4. Follow Steps and Download Driver.

    Follow Steps and Download Driver

    Your Printer Setup Guide will Start with on-screen steps on how to setup your Printer. Hit the download button in the Orange color.

ij.start.canon is the official website/portal to setup the Canon Printer, It provides with Official Guides, Manuals, Step-by-Step instructions on how to setup Canon Printers and Scanners.

Install Canon Printer Driver

Install the Canon Printer Driver Downloaded from the ij.start.canon Portal

  1. Open the Downloads folder.
    Open the Downloads folder.
    • Click on the 3 lines on the top right corner then Download or Hit “CTRL + J” (Windows) or “CMD + J” (Mac) in Chrome.
    • 3 dots on top right then click downloads in Edge or “CMD + J” (Mac) or “Ctrl + J” (Windows)
  2. Left Click the Downloaded File.
    Left Click the Downloaded File.
    • The download file will be in TR4720-master.exe or ts7456-master.msi format in Windows.
    • TS4657-master.dmg in Mac
  3. The Setup will start, Hit “Next” or “Start Setup” and then Follow on-screen Instructions to complete the setup.
    The Setup will start, Hit "Next" or "Start Setup" and then Follow on-screen Instructions to complete the setup.

Your Printer must support Wi-Fi, Wireless Connection for this to work.

  1. Turn on your Printer, make sure that your Wi-Fi router is turned on and discoverable.
  2. On your Printer, If it has a screen navigate to Settings/Setup > Wireless LAN Setup. If there is no screen just hold the Wireless button.
  3. On the display select the Wireless setup or Wi-Fi Setup.
  4. Select your Network, It will be the name of your Wi-Fi connection that you connect to on your laptop.
  5. Once the connection is confirmed, the light on the printer will stop flashing and be static. Different printers have different colors for coding.

Canon Scanner Setup

Canon Printers and Scanner usually have a single master setup but to extend the functionality of the Canon Scanners, you should download the Canon IJ SCAN Utility, Follow the Steps Download and Connect your Canon Scanner:

Windows:

  1. Go to ij.start.canon and Select your Scanner.
  2. Download the MP Drivers for you Canon Scanners.
  3. Run and Install the MP Drivers.
  4. In the Start Menu Type IJ SCAN UTITLITY, and Run the application.

Mac:

  1. Go to the App Store.
  2. Search for IJ SCAN Utility.
  3. Select and Download the App.
  4. The App will be availble to use in the App Folder after the download.

Troubleshooting Hub

Encountering issues with your Canon printer driver can disrupt your printing tasks. Fortunately, there are common troubleshooting steps to resolve these problems and get your printer back to working smoothly.

Error Codes

E02 Printer out of paper or paper not loaded correctly
Remove the paper from the feeder and reload it if not loaded.
E04 Ink cartridge not installed properly
Remove the Ink Cartridge and install it again, make sure to check the placements of Cartridges in the respective boxes.
E14 Ink cartridge not recognized
If the cartridge is thridparty or not compatible with the printer, replace them with the ones that are compatible. Or try to reinstall the cartridges and check for obstructions.
E31 Wireless LAN setup failure
Check your Wireless Settings, Password, and network band to make sure everything is correct and try again
E36 Wireless setup timeout
You took too long to setup the printer with wireless hence the connection has cancelled, try again a little bit quicker.

Troubleshoot

Check Compatibility
Ensure that the printer driver is compatible with your operating system. Verify that you have downloaded the correct driver version from the official Canon website.
Restart the Printer and Computer
In some cases, a simple restart can fix driver-related issues thus restarting both the printer and your computer may fix the issue.
Update the Driver
Outdated drivers may cause problems. Visit the Canon website and check for the latest driver updates for your printer model. Download and install the updated driver.
Run Printer Troubleshooter
Many operating systems have built-in printer troubleshooters. Use them to identify and automatically fix common driver-related issues.
Reinstall the Driver
If updating the driver didn’t help, consider reinstalling it by simply running the driver installer file again and choosing to reinstall it.
Check Connectivity
Ensure that the printer is properly connected to your computer, either through a USB cable or over a network. A loose connection can lead to driver problems.
Disable Security Software
Temporarily disable any security software (antivirus, firewall) that might interfere with the printer driver installation.
Clear Print Queue
If print jobs are stuck in the queue, it might cause driver issues therefore you need to Clear the print queue and try printing again.
Verify Printer Settings
Double-check printer settings such as paper size, print quality, and paper type to ensure they match your print job requirements.
Test with Another Computer
If possible, test the printer with a different computer. This can help determine if the issue is related to the printer or the specific computer.
Error Codes
There are many error codes like E02 for Paper Jam or paper not loaded, E03 for Paper jam inside the printer, E04 Ink cartridge not recognized, E05 for Cartridge installed incorrectly or unsupported. These are the most common ones and can be fixed by removing, loading paper, replacing Cartridges or swapping them and installing correctly.
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