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

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

Popular Printers

G2910 LBP3000 MF4450d TS3450

Before you start

Gather these items before you begin Canon printer setup with ij.start.canon.

What is ij.start.canon?

ij.start.canon is Canon's official setup site for PIXMA, MAXIFY and other Canon printers. You enter your printer model, choose your operating system, and the site supplies the matching driver, setup software and online manual. From there you pick a wireless, USB or wired connection and follow the on-screen prompts. It opens in any browser, so setup can be run from a computer, phone or tablet.

Unboxing and Initial Setup

Unboxing your Printer and Initializing the printer for the First time use.

Unbox

Unbox the printer from the box and remove all the Polystyrene packaging protectors.

Taping

Remove all the protective taping from the Printer (usually in orange or blue color).

Plug In

Plug in the printer to the power supply, and wait 2 to 5 Minutes until there is no noise coming from the printer.

Install Ink

Install the ink cartridges that come with the printer, Make sure to check the color codes properly.

First Boot

If the Printer is still making noise that feels like things moving inside, wait for it to finish.

Paper

Put the compatible paper in the Paper Tray, make sure it is properly tucked in the printer feeder.

Using ij.start.canon

Downloading the Driver

There are a couple of ways to download the Canon Printer Drivers for your Canon Printer. You can follow the guide below to check the step-by-step guide on how you can do it.

  1. Open the Internet Browser that you use the most and type ij.start.canon or https://ij.start.canon and hit enter, This is the official Canon Printer Setup URL.

  2. Click the Grey "Set Up" button with "(Start Here)" sub text written on it and a red box with white printer icon.

  3. Check your Country that will be auto-detected just to be sure that you are searching the correct region and then type in your printer Model name/number in "TS3355" format.

  4. You will see the available printer model in the search list, or just hit the "Go" button. You can also select the model from the list below under the series it has.

  5. Now depending on your Printer, you will either see instructions on how to setup the printer and initialize the printer, or you will get the driver download link. For step-by-step guide follow the instructions and then you will see the Printer Driver Download button in Orange.

  6. Hit the Download button and the Driver download will begin. In some cases you won't need a driver, in that case you can directly skip to the Wi-Fi setup or USB setup without Drivers.

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

Driver Installation, Wi-Fi Connection, Wired Connection

Connect & Setup your Printer

Installation of the Driver, Setup of the Printer with various Operating systems, Wired and Smartphone connections with ij.start.canon

Open the Downloads folder

Installing the Downloaded Driver

  1. Open the Downloads folder
    • In Chrome use the menu → Downloads or press Ctrl+J (Windows) / Cmd+J (Mac). In Edge use the ⋯ menu → Downloads.
  2. Run the Downloading File
    • Windows packages look like TR4720-master.exe or .msi. Mac packages look like TS4657-master.dmg. Double-click to start setup.
  3. Follow on-screen instructions
    1. You will see that there are on-screen instructions that will ask you for the custom options to be set like installation file location and other such options you can choose them or leave them as default.
    2. Then you will see the setup guide, where you will get the options to Setup with Wi-Fi or USB setup.
    3. Choosing your preferred method of installation will give you the instructions for the preferred method.
USB Canon Printer Setup

USB Canon Printer Setup

On Windows 11/10 and Mac with internet, connecting by USB often auto-detects the printer. If not:

  1. Download and install the driver from ij.start.canon.
  2. Follow the on-screen installer guide.
  3. Power on the printer.
  4. Connect the USB cable.
  5. Print a test page.
Canon Printer Setup on Android & iOS

Canon Printer Setup on Android & iOS

  1. Turn on the printer and open Wireless Setup (or press the Wi-Fi button).
  2. Connect the printer to Wi-Fi.
  3. Install Canon PRINT from the App Store or Google Play.
  4. Open the app, find your model, and follow on-screen instructions.
  5. Start printing from the app.
Manual Installation (If Auto-Install Fails)

Manual Installation (If Auto-Install Fails)

  1. Extract the downloaded driver package (not for .msi files).
  2. Open System Settings → Printers → Add Printer.
  3. Choose “The printer I want isn’t listed”.
  4. Add manually, select the port, then “Have Disk”.
  5. Select the .inf file from the extracted folder.
WIRELESS Connection Guide

Connecting your Canon Printer Wirelessly

Connect your Canon Printer or Scanner wirelessly with Easy Wireless Connect, WIFI Assistant Tool, Apple AirPrint, And Wi-Fi on Windows.

Easy Wireless Connect:

  1. Start Wireless Setup on Printer:
    • Press and hold the Wi-Fi or Wireless Connect button until the light blinks.
    • The printer enters Easy Wireless Connect mode.
  2. Install the Canon App or Software:
    • On Windows/Mac: Download and install Canon IJ Start Utility from ij.start.cannon or ij.start.canon.
    • On iOS/Android: Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app.
  3. Connect to Wi-Fi: Follow the on-screen instructions to select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
    • Complete Setup: The printer connects to Wi-Fi, and you can start printing wirelessly.

AirPrint Guide for Mac Users

AirPrint is an inbuilt feature available on your Mac computers to connect your Printer without Cable using wireless functionality. You can simply follow these steps.

  1. Connect Printer to the Wifi.
  2. Add the printer in the Mac AirPrint Settings.
  3. Open the Document or Photo you want to print.
  4. Select the Printer that you have just added.
  5. Hit Print and wait for the printer to print the page for you.

Using AirPrint, Removes the need to download additional drivers.

Linking the Canon Printer/Scanner with a Different WIFI Network

Firstly, turn on the printer and then using the printers display go to the settings. Click on the “Add new connection” or click the plus icon to add a new network. Select the network you want to connect to, and add the password. Follow on-screen instructions and allow the printer to connect to a new network.

If the printer does not have a display use a smartphone or computer.

Canon Scanner Setup

Canon printers and scanners often share a master setup. To extend scanner features, install Canon IJ Scan Utility.

Window Scanner Setup
Scanner Setup Icon Windows

Windows

  1. Go to ij.start.canon and select your scanner.
  2. Download the MP Drivers.
  3. Run and install the MP Drivers.
  4. Open Start Menu → type IJ Scan Utility → run the app.
Mac Scanner Setup
Mac Scanner Setup Icon

Mac

  1. Open the App Store.
  2. Search for IJ Scan Utility.
  3. Download the app.
  4. Find it in Applications after install.
Most Reported Issue

Why Your Canon Printer Says "Offline" — Even Though It's Clearly On?

We looked through what Canon owners are actually asking in the community forums, and this is the one that comes up more than anything else. The printer's powered on, connected to Wi-Fi, sometimes sitting right next to the router, and the computer still refuses to find, connect, or see it. It's frustrating because nothing about the printer looks wrong, so most people assume it's broken. It almost never is.

Fixing it:

In most cases, the printer's IP address quietly changed — routers do this on their own after a device sits idle — and your computer is still trying to reach the old one.

  1. Turn the printer off, wait 15 seconds, and power it back on.
  2. Remove the printer from your computer and add it again so it picks up the current address.
  3. In your router settings, reserve a fixed IP address for the printer so this stops recurring.

Still going offline after that? Try turning off IPv6 for the printer in your router settings — it's a smaller fix, but it's resolved this exact issue for a number of Canon owners when the steps above weren't enough.

Troubleshooting Hub

Common Canon error codes and quick fixes before you reinstall drivers. If you are getting an error code like E01 or E12, you can find the exact error code with solution in our Error Code Directory.

  • 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 Printer & Computer

    Sometimes, a simple restart can fix driver-related issues. Turn off both the printer and your computer, then power them back on after a few seconds.

  • Update / Reinstall 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.

  • 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.

  • Run Printer Troubleshooter:

    Many operating systems have built-in printer troubleshooters. Use them to identify and automatically fix common driver-related issues.

  • 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. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Canon Printers Plug-n-Play?

Yes. Most new Canon printers or scanners support basic plug-and-play use. For full features, wireless setup, scanning tools, and model-specific drivers, follow the guided install from ij.start.canon.

What should I do if my wireless Canon printer fails to connect to Wi-Fi?

Confirm the printer and computer are on the same 2.4 GHz network when required, restart the printer and router, re-run Wireless LAN Setup on the printer, then retry the software connection steps.

Why does the Canon driver file need unzipping at all?

Canon usually packages the driver as a self-extracting .exe — when you double-click it, it's supposed to unzip itself into a temporary folder and then launch the installer automatically. Most of the time you never see a manual unzip step. The errors below show up when that automatic process fails partway through.

The file downloaded fine, but nothing happens when I click it?

Give it a few extra seconds — some driver packages are large and take a moment to start extracting even though the file finished downloading. If nothing happens after a minute, right-click the file and choose Run as administrator instead of just double-clicking it.

What is the Factory Set Password?

It varies by model. Canon specifies the default as either the word "canon", the printer's serial number, or a random character string — which one applies depends on your model and firmware version. To confirm yours, print the network settings from the printer and check the Default Password line.

It says I need to be logged in as an administrator, but I already am?

This is a known quirk with some Canon installer packages, not a sign your account is set up wrong. Right-click the file, choose Properties, and check whether there's an Unblock option near the bottom of the General tab — Windows sometimes flags downloaded executables this way, which interferes with the self-extraction. Unblock it, then try running it again as administrator.

Can I use ij.start.canon on a phone or tablet?

Yes. The site opens in any mobile browser and directs iPhone, iPad and Android users to the Canon PRINT app, which runs the same guided setup. You can connect the printer to WiFi and print without ever touching a computer.

Why can't the setup software find my Canon printer?

Usually because the printer and computer are on different networks. Check that both are on the same WiFi band, since many routers split 2.4GHz and 5GHz into separate names, then confirm the printer's wireless lamp is steady before retrying.

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