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MegaTank G2101

Last updated July 13, 2026

Canon PIXMA G2101 is a refillable ink tank printer which also offers scanning and copying. It delivers high volume printing at low cost. Canon PIXMA G2101 is a compact and easy to use printer.

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In this Setup

1 Requirements & Prerequisite
2 Features
3 Unboxing & Initial Setup
4 Manuals & Guides Reg. only
5 Downloads Reg. only
6 Error codes Reg. only
7 FAQ Reg. only

Requirements & Prerequisite

Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.

Power cable and a nearby electrical outlet
Ink or toner cartridges (included or purchased separately for Printers only)
Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password (For Wireless Printers)
Computer(Mac, Windows, Linux), Tablet (iPad, Android), or Smartphone (Android, iOS) for setup
Printer placed within range of your Wi-Fi router
USB cable

Unboxing & Initial Setup

Step 1 of 5 Take printer out

Open the box fully and lift the printer upward with support from both sides.

Remove the outer packaging of the box and take the printer out of it.
Take all the accessories from the box.
Remove all the protective tape from the printer.
Connect the power cord, and then press the ON button.
Install the ink cartridges.
Load plain or A4 size paper.

Manuals & Guides

Canon MegaTank G2101 setup on Windows

Download the Drivers:
- Download and install the necessary drivers from the bottom of the page.
- Once the driver installation is completed, run the installed file.
Connect the USB Cable to your printer:
- Plug the USB cable to your printer and the other end to your PC.
- Go to the settings of your PC.
- Search for Bluetooth and devices.
- Click on Printers and Scanners.
- From the available printers list select your Canon PIXMA G2101.
Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.

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Downloads

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Features

Print Resolution: 4800 x 1200 dpi
Print Speed: 8.8 black and 5.0 ipm color
Scanning resolution: 600 x 1200 dpi
CIS scanning element
1.2 inch segment LCD display
Cloud Printing
Page Yield: 7,000 color pages and 6,000 black and white
Flatbed CIS scanner type
Borderless photo printing
Spill-resistant ink bottles

Compatibility

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Error codes

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001 003 005 012 018 019

FAQ

What should I do if my printer driver installation fails?

If the Driver installation fails, you will need to check the Operating system properly. Sometimes the 32 Bit OS does not support the 64 Bit OS Driver. Though the Operating system is detected by the Canon website automatically, you will still need to be sure.

Why is my printer showing offline or failing to connect to Wi-Fi?

This usually happens when the WiFi settings that you are trying to connect to are either wrong or the WiFi is not working. It can Also happen if the WiFi signal Strength is not good.

Which operating systems (Windows, macOS, Mobile) are supported?

It depends on the printer model, Some Canon printer models are not compatible with some operating systems like iOS, Android, and Chromebook because they do not support Wireless functionality. You can check the compatibility on the right side of this page or on the official Canon Website.

What should I check if my printer is not recognized by my computer via USB?

You should first download the Recommended Drivers for you Canon Printer on your Windows or Mac computer, Then you should check the printer, make sure the ink and the cartridges are installed properly and the printer is connected to the Power and turned on.

MegaTank G2101

In this Setup

Unboxing & Initial Setup

Manuals & Guides

Canon MegaTank G2101 setup on Windows

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Canon MegaTank G2101 setup on macOS

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Downloads

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