PIXMA E481

WIFI Setup

1. Power on the Printer:
   • To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Print the Test page:
   • Print a test page to confirm the setup.

USB Setup (Wired Setup):

1. Turn the printer on:
   • Plug into the power cord and press the power button to turn the printer on.

1. Connect the Printer to Your PC:
   • Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect the other end to your PC.

1. 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.

1. Print the Test page:
   • Print a test page to confirm the setup.

Wi-Fi/Wireless:

1. Power on the Printer:
   • To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Print the Test page:
   • Print a test page to confirm the setup.

Wired/USB Connection:

1. Power on the Printer:
   • To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button.

1. 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.

1. Connect the Printer to Your Mac:
   • Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect the other end to your Mac.

1. 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.

1. Print the Test page:
   • Print a test page to confirm the setup.

iOS only support Wireless Connections:

1. Turn the printer on:
   • Plug into the power cord and press the power button to turn the printer on.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Print the Test page:
   • Print a test page to confirm the setup.

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 PIXMA E481 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Print the Test page:
   • Print a test page to confirm the setup.

1. Power on the Printer:
   • To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the power button.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.