CanonMegaTank
G3290
CountryUnited States
OSUnknown
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Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Overview
Canon G3290 is a budget friendly printer which offers reliable performance, high quality printing. It is ideal for home use, small businesses, and students. Canon G3290 is an all-in-one multifunctional printer which offers printing, copying, and scanning. It uses a refillable ink tank system instead of regular ink cartridges, which helps you to save money because the ink lasts for a long time. Canon G3290 prints are more vibrant and sharp. It is compact in size and gets fit easily anywhere.
Features
- Versatile.
- Print Resolution is up to 4800 x 1200 dpi.
- Print Speed is up to 11.0 ipm for black and 6.0 ipm for colored.
- Borderless Printing.
- Flatbed Scanner type.
- Scanning Resolution is up to 600 x 1200 dpi.
- High Page Yield.
- Backlight 2.7” Square LCD Screen Display.
- Mobile Printing.
- Quiet Mode.
- ENERGY STAR® Certified.
Manuals & Guides
Canon G3290 setup on Windows
Wifi:
- Power on the Printer:
- To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button.
- Connect the Printer to wifi:
- Select wifi Connection.
- Enter the password.
- Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
- Connect Canon G3290 to your Wi-Fi network.
- Download Drivers:
- Download and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page.
- When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Print the Test page:
- To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Wired:
- Power on the Printer:
- To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button.
- Download Drivers:
- Download and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page.
- When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Connect the Printer to Your PC:
- Connect USB cable when prompted.
- Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect the other end to your PC.
- Print the Test page:
- To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Canon G3290 setup on macOS
Wi-Fi/Wireless:
- Power on the Printer:
- To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button.
- Connect the Printer to wifi:
- Select wifi Connection.
- Enter the password.
- Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
- Connect Canon G3290 to your Wi-Fi network.
- Download Drivers:
- Download and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page.
- Select your macOS version from the dropdown (e.g., macOS Ventura, Monterey, etc.).
- When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Add Printer to Mac:
- Go to system settings > Printers & Scanners.
- Click “+” to add a printer.
- The Mac will automatically detect the Canon G3290.
- Select it and click Add.
- Print the Test page:
- To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Wired/USB Connection:
- Power on the Printer:
- To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button.
- Download Drivers:
- Download and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page.
- When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Connect the Printer to Your Mac:
- Connect USB cable when prompted.
- Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect the other end to your Mac.
- Add Printer to Mac:
- Go to system settings > Printers & Scanners.
- Click “+” to add a printer.
- The Mac will automatically detect the Canon G3290.
- Select it and click Add.
- Print the Test page:
- To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Canon G3290 setup on iPhone & iPad
- Turn on the Printer:
- To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the power button.
- Connect the Printer to wifi:
- Select wifi Connection.
- Enter the password.
- Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
- Connect Canon G3290 to your Wi-Fi network.
- Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:
- Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
- Search for “Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY”.
- Tap Download and install the app.
- Add Printer:
- Click on the “+” icon (usually at the top or bottom of the screen) to add a printer.
- App will search for printers on your Wi-Fi network.
- Your device will automatically detect Canon G3290.
- Select it and click Add.
- Print the Test page:
- To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
You can also use AirPrint to print without downloading any app:
- Click Print.
- Open an image, email, or document.
- Click on the share icon.
- Select Print.
- Select Canon G3290 from the printer list.
Canon G3290 setup on Android
- Turn on the Printer:
- To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the power button.
- Connect the Printer to wifi:
- Select wifi Connection.
- Enter the password.
- Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
- Connect Canon G3290 to your Wi-Fi network.
- Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:
- Open the Play Store on your Phone.
- Search for “Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY”.
- Tap Download and install the app.
- Connect Printer to Wi-Fi Using App:
- In the Canon PRINT app, click “Add Printer”.
- Select “Register Printer” > “Connect via Wireless Router”.
- App will automatically detect your printer.
- Choose your Wi-Fi network and enter the password to connect.
- Print the Test page:
- To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Canon G3290 setup on Chromebook
Wireless/Wifi Connection:
- Power on the Printer:
- To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the
Power button.
- To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the
- Connect the Printer to wifi:
- Select wifi Connection.
- Enter the password.
- Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
- Connect Canon G3290 to your Wi-Fi network.
- Add Printer:
- Click the Settings icon.
- In the Settings menu, click on Advanced at the bottom.
- Click Printing and then Printers.
- Click the Add printer option to connect the Printer.
- Your Canon G3290 should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
- Click Add.
- Print the Test page:
- To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Wired/USB Connection:
- Power on the Printer:
- To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button.
- Connect the Printer to Your Chromebook:
- Connect USB cable when prompted.
- Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect 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 the Add printer option to connect the Printer.
- Your Canon G3290 should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
- Click Add.
- Print the Test page:
- To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Troubleshooting Steps
- Update the Driver:
- Outdated drivers may cause problems.
- Check for the latest driver updates for your printer model.
- Download and install the updated driver.
- Check the power:
- Check the printer plug and the wall outlet both are securely connected.
- Check the cartridges:
- Make sure the ink cartridges are placed correctly. Also, ensure that there is enough ink.
- Check paper:
- If the papers are not arranged correctly, take them out of the paper tray and straighten them up. Make sure that the paper tray is not jammed. You can now shut off the paper tray.
- Check Wi-Fi Connection:
- Ensure that your printer and device are connected to the same network.
- Make sure that the WIFI connection is stable.
Driver Downloads
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