CanonMegaTank
G3881
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
Canon G3881 is an economical printer with substantial printing needs. It is a reliable cost efficient inkjet printer which offers printing, copying, and scanning. Canon G3881 offers high volume, low cost printing with Canon’s MegaTank system. It is an all-in-one ink tank printer which offers printing, copying, and scanning. Canon G3881 delivers crisp text and vibrant images.
Features
- Multifunctional.
- Print Resolution is up to 4800 x 1200 dpi.
- Print Speed is up to 11 ipm for black and 6.0 ipm for colored.
- Borderless Printing.
- Refillable ink tank system.
- Wireless Connectivity.
- Cost Efficient.
- Compact Design.
Manuals & Guides
Canon G3881 setup on Windows
WIFI Setup
- Power on the Printer
- To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button
- 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 onscreen instructions
- Connect the Printer to wifi
- Select wifi Connection
- Enter the password
- Press and hold the WiFi button on the printer until the WiFi lamp blinks
- Connect Canon G3881 to your WiFi network
- 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
- 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 onscreen instructions
- Connect the Printer to Your PC
- Connect USB cable when prompted
- Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect the other end to your PC
- Print the Test page
- Print a test page to confirm the setup
Canon G3881 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 wifi
- Select wifi Connection
- Enter the password
- Press and hold the WiFi button on the printer until the WiFi lamp blinks
- Connect Canon G3881 to your WiFi network
- Download Drivers
- Download and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page
- Select your macOS version from the dropdown eg, macOS Ventura, Monterey, etc
- When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the onscreen instructions
- Add Printer to Mac
- Go to system settings Printers Scanners
- Click “” to add a printer
- The Mac will automatically detect the Canon G3881
- 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 and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page
- When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the onscreen instructions
- Connect the Printer to Your Mac
- Connect USB cable when prompted
- Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect the other end to your Mac
- Add Printer to Mac
- Go to system settings Printers Scanners
- Click “” to add a printer
- The Mac will automatically detect the Canon G3881
- 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 G3881 from the printer list.
- Click Print.
Canon G3881 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
- Connect the Printer to wifi
- Select wifi Connection
- Enter the password
- Press and hold the WiFi button on the printer until the WiFi lamp blinks
- Connect Canon G3881 to your WiFi network
- Install the Canon PRINT InkjetSELPHY App
- Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad
- Search for “Canon PRINT InkjetSELPHY”
- Tap Download and install the app
- 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 WiFi network
- Your device will automatically detect Canon G3881
- Select it and click Add
- Print the Test page
- Print a test page to confirm the setup
Canon G3881 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 wifi Connection
- Enter the password
- Press and hold the WiFi button on the printer until the WiFi lamp blinks
- Connect Canon G3881 to your WiFi network
- Install the Canon PRINT InkjetSELPHY App
- Open the Play Store on your Phone
- Search for “Canon PRINT InkjetSELPHY”
- Tap Download and install the app
- Connect Printer to WiFi 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 WiFi network and enter the password to connect
- Print the Test page
- Print a test page to confirm the setup
Canon G3881 setup on Chromebook
Wireless/Wi-fi:
- 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 wifi Connection
- Enter the password
- Press and hold the WiFi button on the printer until the WiFi lamp blinks
- Connect Canon G3881 to your WiFi 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 G3881 should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same WiFi
- Click Add
- Print the Test page
- Print a test page to confirm the setup
Wired/USB:
- Power on the Printer
- To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button
- Connect the Printer to Your Chromebook
- Connect USB cable when prompted
- Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect 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 the Add printer option to connect the Printer
- Your Canon G3881 should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same WiFi
- Click Add
- Print the Test page
- Print a test page to confirm the setup
Troubleshooting Steps
- Check the power
- Check the printer plug and the wall outlet both are securely connected
- Check the cartridges
- Make sure the ink cartridges are placed correctly Also, ensure that there is enough ink
- Check paper
- If the papers are not arranged correctly, take them out of the paper tray and straighten them up Make sure that the paper tray is not jammed You can now shut off the paper tray
- Check WiFi Connection
- Ensure that your printer and device are connected to the same network
- Make sure that the WIFI connection is stable
- Update the Driver
- Outdated drivers may cause problems
- Check for the latest driver updates for your printer model
- Download and install the updated driver
Driver Downloads
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