CanonPIXMA
PIXMA E480
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 PIXMA E480 is an all-in-one inkjet printer which is capable of printing, scanning, and copying. It is compact in size and can easily fit in small spaces. Canon PIXMA E480 comes with “Ink Efficient” feature which is known for providing low cost printing with high capacity ink cartridges.
Features
- Multifunctional.
- Print Speed for Black is 8.8 ipm and colored is 4.4 ipm.
- Print Resolution is 4800 x 1200 dpi.
- Borderless Printing.
- Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
- Scanning Resolution is 600 x 1200 dpi.
- Platen scanning glass.
- Compact Design.
Unboxing & Initial Setup
- Cut the seal and open the flaps to open the box.
- Take out any included manuals, power cables, and USB devices.
- Remove the printer’s foam and plastic by lifting it out.
- Remove the tape, peel off the orange and blue tapes on the outside and inside.
- To install toner, shake the cartridge, take off the seal, and put it in.
- Insert paper after adjusting the tray.
- Connect power.
Manuals & Guides
Canon PIXMA E480 setup on Windows
WIFI Setup
- 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 Wi-Fi Connection.
- Enter the password.
- Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
- Connect Canon PIXMA E480 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:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
USB Setup (Wired Setup):
- Turn the printer on:
- Plug into the power cord and press the power button to turn the printer on.
- Connect the Printer to Your PC:
- Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect the other end to your PC.
- 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:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon PIXMA E480 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 Wi-Fi Connection.
- Enter the password.
- Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
- Connect Canon PIXMA E480 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 (If Required):
- Go to system settings > Printers & Scanners.
- Click “+” to add a printer.
- The Mac will automatically detect the Canon PIXMA E480.
- Select it and click Add.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
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 the drivers 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:
- Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect the other end to your Mac.
- Add Printer to Mac (If needed):
- Go to system settings > Printers & Scanners.
- Click on add printer or scanner.
- Mac will automatically detect the Canon PIXMA E480.
- Select it and click Add.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon PIXMA E480 setup on iPhone & iPad
iOS only support Wireless Connections:
- Turn the printer on:
- Plug into the power cord and press the power button to turn the printer on.
- 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.
- 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 PIXMA E480 to your Wi-Fi network.
- 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 PIXMA E480.
- Select it and click Add.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
You can also use AirPrint to print without downloading any app:
- Open an image, email, or document.
- Click on the share icon.
- Select Print.
- Select Canon PIXMA E480 from the printer list.
- Click Print.
Canon PIXMA E480 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 Wi-Fi Connection.
- Enter the password.
- Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
- Connect Canon PIXMA E480 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:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon PIXMA E480 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.
- 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 PIXMA E480 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 PIXMA E480 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:
- 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 PIXMA E480 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.
Driver Downloads
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