CanonMegaTank
G3860
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 G3860 is a part of Canon’s MegaTank printer series which includes models like the G3060, G3260, G3460, G3560. It offers scanning and copying. It uses refillable ink tanks for ultra low cost printing. Canon G3860 is featured with a replaceable maintenance cartridge for long term reliability.
Features
- Print Resolution: 4800 x 1200 dpi
- 2 FINE Print Head (Black and Color) Refillable ink tank printer
- Print Speed: 10.8 ipm black 6.0 ipm color
- Borderless Photo printing
- Manual duplex printing
- Supports multiple paper types
- CIS flatbed scanner type
- Scanning Resolution: 600 x 1200 dpi
- Full Dot LCD display
- Smart Assistant
Unboxing & Initial Setup
- 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.
- Install print heads.
- Connect the power cord, and then press the ON button.
- Pour the ink.
- Load plain or A4 size paper.
Manuals & Guides
Canon G3860 setup on Windows
WIFI Setup
- Connect the wifi to the printer:
- Ensure the printer and computer are connected on the same network.
- Now search for a wireless network.
- Select your network.
- Enter the password.
- Connect Canon G3860 to your selected wifi network.
- Your printer is connected.
- Download the Drivers:
- Download and install the driver from the bottom of the page.
- Once the installation is completed, run the installed file.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
USB Setup (Wired Setup):
- 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 G3860.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon G3860 setup on macOS
Wi-Fi/Wireless:
- Download Drivers:
- Download the driver package from the bottom of the page.
- Once the installation is completed , run the installed file.
- Connect the Printer to wifi:
- Select wifi connection.
- Enter the password.
- Connect Canon G3860 to your selected wifi network.
- Add Printer:
- Open the system preferences > Printers & Scanners.
- Select your printer and click Add.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Wired/USB Connection:
- Download Drivers:
- Download the driver package from the bottom of the page.
- Once the installation is completed , run the file.
- Connect the USB Cable to your printer:
- Plug the USB cable to your printer and the other end to your Mac.
- On your Mac click on the system preference option.
- Now click on Printer and Scanners.
- The available printers list will appear on the screen, select your Canon G3860.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon G3860 setup on iPhone & iPad
iOS only support Wireless Connections
- Connect to the Wifi:
- Turn on your Canon G3860.
- Make sure your Iphone/Ipad is connected to the secure internet connection.
- Ensure that your printer and device are on the same network.
- Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:
- Go to the app store.
- Search for the “Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App”.
- Download and install the app.
- Add printer:
- Go to the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app.
- Now follow the on-screen instructions to add your printer.
- App will search for the available printers, Select your Canon G3860 from the available list.
- Click on Add printer.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon G3860 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 G3860.
- Now the printer is installed on your phone.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon G3860 setup on Chromebook
Wireless/Wi-fi:
- Connect the printer to Wifi connection:
- Choose your wifi connection from the available networks.
- Enter the password.
- Wait until the printer displays connected.
- Add Printer:
- Click the Settings icon.
- In the Settings menu, click on Advanced at the bottom.
- Click Printing and then Printers.
- Your Canon G3860 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:
- Connect the printer to USB Cable:
- Plug the USB Cable into the printer and 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 on the Add Printer option.
- Your Canon G3860 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.
Troubleshooting Steps
- Printer not connecting to WIFI:
- Possible Causes: Incorrect password, weak, signal or outdated firmware.
- Ensure your Wi-Fi password is correct
- Place the printer close to the router
- Re-run Easy Wireless Connect
- Press Setup >Wi-Fi Setup >Easy Wireless Connect
- Restart the router and printer
- Check for firmware updates via Canon’s official website
- Print Not Detected by computer or mobile:
- Ensure both printer and device are on the same Wi-Fi network
- Restart your printer and device
- Reinstall the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app (for mobile)
- For USB connection, ensure the cable is securely connected
- On Windows/Mac, reinstall the printer driver
- Paper Jam:
- Turn off the printer
- Gently remove jammed paper from the rear tray, output slot, or inside the printer
- Check for torn paper pieces
- Restart the printer
- Poor Print Quality (Faded, Streaks, Missing Colors)
- Check ink levels and replace cartridges if needed
- Run Print Head Cleaning:
- Press Setup >Maintenance>Cleaning
- Perform Print Head Alignment via the same menu
- Ensure you’re using compatible paper
Driver Downloads
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