GP-520

Setting up Canon GP-520 on Mac with Wifi:

1. Power on the Printer:

                    a. To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button.

1. Connect the Printer to wifi:

                        a. Select wifi Connection.

                        b. Enter the password.

                   c. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.

                       d. Connect Canon GP-520 to your Wi-Fi network.

1. Download Drivers:

                              a. Download and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page.

b. Select your macOS version from the dropdown (e.g., macOS Ventura, Monterey, etc.).

c. When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions.

1. Add Printer to Mac:

a. Go to system settings > Printers & Scanners.

b. Click “+” to add a printer.

c. The Mac will automatically detect the Canon GP-520. 

                               d. Select it and click Add.

1. Print the Test page:

  a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.

Setting up Canon GP-520 on Mac with USB:

1. Power on the Printer:

a. To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button.

1. Download Drivers:

  a. Download and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page.

                             b. When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions.

1. Connect the Printer to Your Mac:

                           a. Connect USB cable when prompted.

        b. Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect the other end to your Mac.

1. Add Printer to Mac:

a. Go to system settings > Printers & Scanners.

b. Click “+” to add a printer.

c. The Mac will automatically detect the Canon GP-520. 

                               d. Select it and click Add.

1. Print the Test page:

  a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.

Setting up Canon GP-520 on IOS with Wifi:

1. Turn the printer on:

a. Plug into the power cord and press the power button to turn the printer on.

1. Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:

a. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.

b. Search for “Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY”.

c. Tap Download and install the app.

1. Connect the Printer to wifi:

                        a. Select wifi Connection.

                        b. Enter the password.

                   c. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.

                       d. Connect Canon GP-520 to your Wi-Fi network.

1. Add Printer:

a. Click on the “+” icon (usually at the top or bottom of the screen) to add a printer.

b. App will search for printers on your Wi-Fi network.

c. Your device will automatically detect Canon GP-520.

                               d. Select it and click Add.

1. Print the Test page:

  a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.

Setting up Canon GP-520 on IOS with Airprint:

You can also use AirPrint to print without downloading any app:

1. Open an image, email, or document.
2. Click on the share icon.
3. Select Print.
4. Select Canon GP-520 from the printer list.
5. Click Print.  

1. Turn on the Printer:
   • To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the power button.
2. Connect the Printer to wifi:
   • Select wi-fi Connection.
   • Enter the password.
   • Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
   • Connect Canon GP-520 to your Wi-Fi network.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Print the Test page:
   • Print a test page to confirm the setup.

Setting up Canon GP-520 on ChromeOS:

1. Power on the Printer:

a. To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the 

Power button.

1. Connect the Printer to wifi:

                        a. Select wifi Connection.

                        b. Enter the password.

                   c. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.

                       d. Connect Canon GP-520 to your Wi-Fi network.

1. Add Printer:

a. Click the Settings icon.

b. In the Settings menu, click on Advanced at the bottom.

c. Click Printing and then Printers.

d. Click the Add printer option to connect the Printer.

e. Your Canon GP-520 should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.

f. Click Add.

If ChromeOS doesn’t detect it automatically as Canon GP-520 has limited support for ChromeOS: 

You can add it manually:

1. Click on Printers → Add Printer.

1. Complete the following fields:

  a. Name: Canon GP-520.

                    b. Address: Enter the IP address of the printer.

                    c. Protocol: Select IPP.

                    d. Queue: Usually leave it as /ipp/print or /ipp/port1.

1. As soon as the driver is requested:

                   a. Select Generic → Generic IPP Everywhere.

1. Print the Test page:

  a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.