CanonPIXMA
G5050
In this Setup
Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Overview
Canon PIXMA G5050 is a high yield low cost printer. It comes with refillable ink tanks which helps in low cost per page. It delivers high volume printing effortlessly. Canon PIXMA G5050 comes with dedicated pigment black ink which prints sharp text.
Features
- High page yield: 18000 pages from 3 black ink bottles or 7700 pages from a set of colour inks
- 4 high-yield refillable ink tanks
- Duplex Printing
- 2-Line mono LCD display
- 350-sheet capacity
- Print Resolution: 4800 1 x 1200 dpi
- Print Speed: 13.0 ipm black and 6.8 ipm colo
- Borderless Photo Printing
- Supports various paper types and sizes
- Full Dot LCD display
Unboxing & Initial Setup
- Take the printer out of the box.
- Take out all the accessories and remove the packaging.
- Remove and discard the protective tape from outside and inside.
- Press on the power button to turn the printer on.
- Unpack the ink cartridges and install them.
- Load the paper.
Manuals & Guides
Canon G5050 setup on Windows
- Download the Drivers:
- Download and install the driver from the bottom of the page.
- Once the installation is completed, run the installed file.
- 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 PIXMA G5050 to your selected wifi network.
- Your printer is connected.
- 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 PIXMA G5050.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon G5050 setup on macOS
- 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 PIXMA G5050 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.
USB Setup (Wired Setup):
- 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 PIXMA G5050.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon G5050 setup on iPhone & iPad
- Connect to the Wifi:
- a. Turn on your Canon PIXMA G5050.
- b. Make sure your Iphone/Ipad is connected to the secure internet connection.
- c. Ensure that your printer and device are on the same network.
- Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:
- a. Go to the app store.
- b. Search for the “Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App”.
- c. Download and install the app.
- Add printer:
- a. Go to the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app.
- b. Now follow the on-screen instructions to add your printer.
- c. App will search for the available printers, Select your Canon PIXMA G5050 from the available list.
- d. Click on Add printer.
- Print the Test page:
- a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon G5050 setup on Android
- Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:
a. Download the app from the play store.
- Add the printer on the app:
a. Click on the add icon on the phone.
b. Now click on the register printer.
c. Select your Canon PIXMA G5050.
d. Now the printer is installed on your phone.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon G5050 setup on Chromebook
- Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:
a. Download the app from the play store.
- Add the printer on the app:
a. Click on the add icon on the phone.
b. Now click on the register printer.
c. Select your Canon PIXMA G5050.
d. Now the printer is installed on your phone.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Setting up Canon PIXMA G5050 – Chrome OS (Wifi) :
- Connect the printer to Wifi connection:
a. Choose your wifi connection from the available networks.
b. Enter the password.
c. Wait until the printer displays connected.
- Add Printer:
a. Click the Settings icon.
b. In the Settings menu, click on Advanced at the bottom.
c. Click Printing and then Printers.
d. Your Canon PIXMA G5050 should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
e. Click Add.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
USB Setup (Wired Setup):
- Connect the printer to USB Cable:
a. Plug the USB Cable into the printer and the other end to your Chromebook.
- Add printer:
a. Click the Settings icon.
b. In the settings menu, click on Advanced at the bottom.
c. Click Printing and then printers.
d. Click on the Add Printer option.
e. Your Canon PIXMA G5050 should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
f. Click Add.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Driver Downloads
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