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

Setup and Connect your Canon Printer, Download Drivers, Connection Guide for you Printer/Scanner.

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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)
  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 Categories

Unboxing & Initial Setup

  1. Remove the Protective Taping (usually in blue or orange Color) from the printer that protects the printer while being transported.
    Remove the Protective Taping
  2. Connect the Printer to Power Supply with included power Cable.
    Connect the Printer to Power Supply
  3. Turn On the Printer, wait 4-5 Minutes for it to boot up for the first time.
    Turn On the Printer
  4. Install Cartridges or Ink that is included with the printer. The cartridge slot will move to the center in some printers for you to install the cartridge.
    Install Cartridges

Supported Devices

  • 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

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

Total Time: 5 minutes

  • 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.

  • Click the Setup Button

    Click the Setup Button

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

  • Find your Printer Model number

    Find your Printer Model number

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

  • 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.

Wi-Fi/Wireless Canon Printer 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.

USB Canon Printer Setup

In Windows 11/10 and Mac connected to the internet, once you connect the Printer with the USB cable, your Printer will be automatically detected and ready to use after few minutes as the Windows/Mac automatically updates and downloads the required Drivers.

If the automatic Connection Does not work

  1. Download and Install the Driver from ij.start.canon
  2. Driver installation will show an on-screen step-by-step guide, follow the guide
  3. Power On the Printer
  4. Connect the Printer to the USB Cable
  5. Print a Test Page

Canon Printer Setup on Android & iOS:

Canon Printers that are compatible with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can be connected to your iOS or Android Devices, Here is How:

  1. Turn on your Printer and navigate to Settings > Wireless Setup or Click the Wifi button (If the printer is without Display)
  2. Connect to the Wi-Fi.
  3. Open App Store on iOS device and Play Store on Android.
  4. Search for Canon Print and Install the app.
  5. Open the Installed app and search for your Printer Model.
  6. Follow on-screen Instruction.
  7. Connect your Printer to your app and start printing.

Manual Installation (If Auto-Install Fails)

If the auto installation of the driver fails.

  1. Right click on the main downloaded driver file, and extract the driver.
  2. Go to System “Settings”, Then Find the “Printers” Option, Select “Add Printers”.
  3. Next click on the “The printer I want isn’t listed”.
  4. Now choose “Add Manually” Option and Select Port, then click “Have Disk”.
  5. Now choose the file with “.inf” extension at the end from the extracted folder.

This method is subjected to the operating system and depends on the type of installer you have. You can not extract .msi files.

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.

Most Common Error Codes

Error Codes tells you the problem that the printer is currently facing and how to resolve it, Here are some of the most common ones and how to fix them:

  • 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 cartrigdes 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.

Here is a detailed page for the error codes and how to fix them: Error Codes

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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Run Printer Troubleshooter
    • Many operating systems have built-in printer troubleshooters. Use them to identify and automatically fix common driver-related issues.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Disable Security Software
    • Temporarily disable any security software (antivirus, firewall) that might interfere with the printer driver installation.
  8. 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.
  9. Verify Printer Settings
    • Double-check printer settings such as paper size, print quality, and paper type to ensure they match your print job requirements.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. ij.start.canon showing wrong printer model
    • After reassuring your Printer model, make sure that you do not have a VPN connected and you are in the right region version of the website, you can check that on the setup page on the top right section on the ij.start.canon website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Canon Printers Plug-n-Play?

Yes, Most New Printer or scanner models from Canon come as Plug-n-Play, meaning that there is no need to install drivers or any software to use these printers or scanners, all you need to do is Power On your Printer, and connect it to your device with Wi-Fi or USB Cable, and you will get a prompt that automatically connects the printer and runs it on your device.

Are you Official Canon?

No, We are not official Canon, We are a third party, premium guides, manuals, and fraud mitigation service. Apart from providing Exclusive Guides, Manuals, Direct links to Canon Drivers in all the languages making it easy for users to connect to the Devices, We also specialize in reporting Tech Support frauds, remote support scams, and preventing phishing sites from going online.Are you Official Canon?

Is ij.start.canon safe to use?

Yes, the official website https://ij.start.canon or ij.start.canon is safe to use and does not have any malwares reported. The website does not require your personal information for Printer Driver support. So it is definitely safe and a very trustworthy website.
However, there are many fake websites with the same UI pretending to be Canon that are not safe to use and are directly related to Scams and Frauds, provide remote Tech Support.Is ij.start.canon safe to use?

Do I need an account to use ij.start.canon?

No, You do not need an Account to use ij.start.canon, It is not limited by registrations or subscriptions. However you can still register your Product with canon on Canon Support website.Do I need an account to use ij.start.canon?

What is the Factory Set Password?

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.

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