CanonimageRUNNER ADVANCE
imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i
CountryUnited States
OSUnknown
In this Setup
Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Overview
Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i is a monochrome laser multifunctional printer. It has optional finishing units like Collate, Group, Offset, Staple, Saddle Stitch, Hole Punch. Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i comes with high end security features like Document scan lock kit, Secure watermark, Encrypted printing software.
Features
- Print Speed: 51 ppm (A4), 25 ppm (A3), 37 ppm (A4R), Min. 14 ppm, max. 20 ppm (A5R)
- Printing Method: Monochrome laser beam printing
- Print Resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Double sided printing
- Compatible with multiple media types
- Copy Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
- Double sided scanning
- Scanning Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
- Fax Resolution: 200 x 200 dpi
- Fax Forwarding
- Processor speed: 1.8 Ghz
- 8.4 inch TFT color touchscreen
Unboxing & Initial Setup
- Take the printer out of the box.
- Take out all the accessories and remove the packaging.
- Remove and discard the protective tape from outside and inside.
- Connect the power cord to turn the printer on.
- Install the toner cartridges.
- Load paper into the paper trays.
Manuals & Guides
Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i setup on Windows
WIFI Setup
- Prepare the printer:
- On the touchpanel select Setting/Registration.
- Select Login.
- Click on Administrator.
- Enter PIN.
- Click on login.
- Select device settings.
- Select Preferences.
- Select Network.
- Scroll down and choose the wireless LAN option.
- Tap wireless LAN settings.
- Choose the Other (Set manually) option.
- Tap Select Access Point.
- Now all the available networks will be displayed, select your one.
- Enter Password and your printer is connected.
- Download the Drivers:
- Download and install the driver from the bottom of the page.
- Once the installation is completed, run the installed file.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
USB Setup (Wired Setup):
- Download the Drivers:
- Download and install the necessary drivers from the bottom of the page.
- Once the driver installation is completed, run the installed file.
- Connect the USB Cable to your printer:
- Plug the USB cable to your printer and the other end to your PC.
- Go to the settings of your PC.
- Search for bluetooth and devices.
- Click on Printers and Scanners.
- From the available printers list select your Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i setup on macOS
Wi-Fi/Wireless:
- Download Drivers:
- Download the driver package from the bottom of the page.
- Once the installation is completed , run the installed file.
- Prepare the Printer:
- On the touchpanel select Setting/Registration.
- Select Login.
- Click on Administrator.
- Enter PIN.
- Click on login.
- Select device settings.
- Select Preferences.
- Select Network.
- Scroll down and choose the wireless LAN option.
- Tap wireless LAN settings.
- Choose the Other (Set manually) option.
- Tap Select Access Point.
- Now all the available networks will be displayed, select your one.
- Enter Password and your printer is connected.
- Add Printer:
- Open the system preferences > Printers & Scanners.
- Select your printer and click Add.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Wired/USB Connection:
- Download Drivers:
- Download the driver package from the bottom of the page.
- Once the installation is completed , run the file.
- Connect the USB Cable to your printer:
- Plug the USB cable to your printer and the other end to your Mac.
- On your Mac click on the system preference option.
- Now click on Printer and Scanners.
- The available printers list will appear on the screen, select your Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i setup on iPhone & iPad
iOS only support Wireless Connections:
- Connect to the Wifi:
- Turn on your Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i.
- Make sure your Iphone/Ipad is connected to the secure internet connection.
- Ensure that your printer and device are on the same network.
- Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:
- Go to the app store.
- Search for the “Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App”.
- Download and install the app.
- Add printer:
- Go to the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app.
- Now follow the on-screen instructions to add your printer.
- App will search for the available printers, Select your Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i from the available list.
- Click on Add printer.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i setup on Android
- Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:
- Download the app from the play store.
- Add the printer on the app:
- Click on the add icon on the phone.
- Now click on the register printer.
- Select your Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i.
- Now the printer is installed on your phone.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i setup on Chromebook
Wireless/Wifi Connection:
- Connect the printer to Wifi connection:
- Choose your wifi connection from the available networks.
- Enter the password.
- Wait until the printer displays connected.
- Add Printer:
- Click the Settings icon.
- In the Settings menu, click on Advanced at the bottom.
- Click Printing and then Printers.
- Your Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
- Click Add.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Wired/USB Connection:
- Connect the printer to USB Cable:
- Plug the USB Cable into the printer and the other end to your Chromebook.
- Add printer:
- Click the Settings icon.
- In the settings menu, click on Advanced at the bottom.
- Click Printing and then printers.
- Click on the Add Printer option.
- Your Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4251i should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
- Click Add.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Troubleshooting Steps
- The Machine Cannot Be Powered On:
- Press the ON button.
- Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into the power cord connector of the machine, then turn it back on.
- Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in.
- Unplug the machine from the power supply, then plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on after leaving it for at least 2 minutes.
- If you are printing from the computer and there are unnecessary print jobs, delete them.
- Make sure of the following when you load paper:
- When loading two or more sheets of paper, align the edges of the sheets before loading.
- Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the paper load limit.
- Always load the paper in portrait orientation, regardless of the printing orientation.
- Load the paper with the print side facing up.
- Check to see if the paper you are printing on is not too thick or curled.
- Confirm that the media type and the paper size settings correspond with the loaded paper.
- Make sure that there are not any foreign objects in the rear tray.
- Check Cartridges:
- When a FINE cartridge runs out of ink, replace it with a new one.
- Is the FINE cartridge installed properly?
- If the FINE cartridge is not installed securely, ink may not be ejected correctly.
- Retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray, open the cover, then remove the FINE cartridges, Then install the FINE cartridges again. Push the FINE cartridge until it clicks into place.
- Perform the Print Head Deep Cleaning.
- Paper Jams:
- When paper is jammed, the Alarm lamp flashes and a troubleshooting message is displayed on the computer screen automatically.
- Take the papers out and arrange them in a proper way.
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