G3971

WIFI Setup

1. Power on the Printer:
   • To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button.
2. 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.
3. Connect the Printer to wifi:
   • Select wifi Connection.
   • Enter the password.
   • Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
   • Connect Canon G3971 to your Wi-Fi network.
4. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
2. 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.
3. Connect the Printer to wifi:
   • Select wifi Connection.
   • Enter the password.
   • Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
   • Connect Canon G3971 to your Wi-Fi network.
4. Add Printer to Mac:
   • Go to system settings > Printers & Scanners.
   • Click “+” to add a printer.
   • The Mac will automatically detect the Canon G3971.
   • Select it and click Add.
5. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Add Printer to Mac:
   • Go to system settings > Printers & Scanners.
   • Click “+” to add a printer.
   • The Mac will automatically detect the Canon G3971.
   • Select it and click Add.
5. 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 G3970 from the printer list.
5. Click Print.

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.
2. 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.
3. Connect the Printer to wifi:
   • Select wifi Connection.
   • Enter the password.
   • Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
   • Connect Canon G3971 to your Wi-Fi network.
4. 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 G3971.
   • Select it and click Add.
5. Print the Test page:
   • Print a test page to confirm the setup.

Wireless/Wi-fi:

1. Power on the Printer:
   • To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button.
2. Connect the Printer to wifi:
   • Select wifi Connection.
   • Enter the password.
   • Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
   • Connect Canon G3971 to your Wi-Fi network.
3. 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 G3971 should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
   • Click Add.
4. Print the Test page:
   • Print a test page to confirm the setup.

Wired/USB:

1. Power on the Printer:
   • To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button.
2. 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.
3. 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 G3971 should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
   • Click Add.
4. Print the Test page:
   • Print a test page to confirm the setup.