CanonMegaTank
MegaTank G1200
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
The Canon PIXMA G1200 is a Mega tank inkjet printer that uses refillable ink bottles instead of traditional cartridges. This design allows for longer printing and a more cost-effective printing experience. The printer can handle up to 100 sheets of paper and offers both USB and wireless connectivity options.
Features
- Longer Printing life
- Connectivity
- Mega Tank system
- Cost – Effective
- Paper Capacity
Manuals & Guides
Canon MegaTank G1200 setup on macOS
- Prepare the Printer:
- Remove all packaging materials from the G1200.
- Install the ink cartridges and load paper.
- Turn on the printer.
- Download and Install the Driver:
- Drivers links are available at the bottom of the page for the correct driver version for your Mac’s operating system.
- Download the driver file.
- Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
- Add the Printer to Your Mac:
- Open System Settings .
- Click on “Printers & Scanners” (or “Print & Scan” or “Print & Fax”).
- Click the “+” button to add a printer.
- Select your PIXMA G1200 from the list of available printers.
- Click “Add”.
- Connect via USB:
- Use a USB cable to connect the G1200 to your Mac’s USB port.
- Once connected, the printer should be detected by your Mac and the driver installation should complete.
- Test Print:
- After adding the printer, try a test print to ensure everything is working correctly
Canon MegaTank G1200 setup on iPhone & iPad
- Connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network:
- Power on the printer:
- Ensure the printer is powered on and ready to use.
- Access Wi-Fi settings:
- On your iOS device Select your printer:
- Find the printer in the list of available networks.
- On your iOS device Select your printer:
- Power on the printer:
- Install and set up the Canon PRINT app:
- Download the app:
- Open the App Store on your iOS device and search for “Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY”.
- Install and open the app:
- Download and install the app, then open it on your device.
- Add your printer:
- In the app, tap on the “Add Printer” or “+” button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions
- Download the app:
- Print from your iOS device:
- Choose the document/photo you want to print: Open the document or photo you want to print from any app on your device.
- Select “Print”:
- Most apps have a “Print” option, which may be located in the “Share” or “More” menu.
- Choose your printer:
- Select the Canon PIXMA G1200 from the list of available printers.
- Print:
- Tap the “Print” button to send the document/photo to the printer.
Canon MegaTank G1200 setup on Android
- Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:
- Download the app from the play store.
- Add the printer on the app:
- Click on the add icon on the phone.
- Now click on the register printer.
- Select your Canon G1200.
- Now the printer is installed on your phone.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon MegaTank G1200 setup on Chromebook
- Ensure Network Connectivity:
- Make sure your Canon G1200 printer and Chromebook are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Access Printer Settings on Chromebook.
- Click on the time at the bottom right of your Chromebook screen. Select “Settings”.
- Under “Devices,” scroll down to “Printers and scanners”.
- Add the Printer:
- Select “Printers”.
- Click “Add printer manually”.
- If your printer appears in the list, select it and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Printing:
- After adding the printer, you should be able to print from your Chromebook.
- Select a document, choose “Print,” and then select your Canon G1200 from the printer list.
Driver Downloads
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