CanonPIXMA
PIXMA E481
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 E481 is a compact and budget friendly all-in-one inkjet printer which is designed for homes and small offices. It has a space saving design. It offers printing, scanning, copying, and fax. Canon PIXMA E481 uses cloud services like Google Cloud Print and Apple AirPrint. Canon PIXMA E481 is a cost effective choice for consumers who need to print regularly.
Features
- Borderless Printing.
- Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
- Compact Design.
- Quiet Mode.
- Auto scan mode.
- Print Resolution is 4800 × 1200 dpi for colored.
- Print Speed is 8.8 ipm for black and 4.4 ipm for colored.
- 2 line dot-matrix LCD display.
- Hybrid system print technology.
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 E481 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 E481 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 E481 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 Wi-Fi:
- 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 E481 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 E481.
- 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 E481.
- Select it and click Add.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon PIXMA E481 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 E481to 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 E481.
- 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 E481 from the printer list.
- Click Print.
Canon PIXMA E481 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 E481 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 E481 setup on Chromebook
- 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 E481 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 E481 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.
NOTE: The Canon PIXMA E481 is not compatible with Chrome OS using USB.
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