CanonMAXIFY
GX5050
In this Setup
Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Overview
Canon MAXIFY GX5050 is a highly productive printer with mega tank using high yield, refillable ink tanks. It runs on extremely low cost. Canon MAXIFY GX5050 is environmentally friendly. It uses refillable ink print technology which delivers sharp and vivid texts and clear images.
Features
- High pages yield up to 6000 pages of black and 14000 pages of black.
- LCD tiltable display.
- Print speed is 24.0 ipm for black and 15.5 ipm for colored.
- First print comes out in 7 seconds.
- Supports various media sizes.
- Refillable ink tank print technology.
- Duplex Printing.
- Full dot 2-Line LCD display.
- Voice control.
Unboxing & Initial Setup
- Take out any included manuals, power cables, and USB cables.
- Remove all packaging material and protective tape.
- To install toner, shake the cartridge, take off the seal, and put it in.
- Insert paper after adjusting the tray.
- Plug the printer into a power outlet and press the power button to turn it on.
Manuals & Guides
Canon GX5050 setup on Windows
Setting up Canon MAXIFY GX5050 Windows (Wifi):
- Download the Drivers:
a. Download and install the driver.
b. Once the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Turn on the printer:
a. Plug into the power and press the power button to turn the printer on.
b. Wait for the printer to start and select your preferred language from the display panel.
- Fill the ink tanks:
a. Open the ink chamber and lift it up.
b. Remove the cap from the ink bottle and place it facing down.
c. Once the bottle is empty, take the bottle out.
d. Now close the cap.
- Load the paper:
a. Take the paper tray out from the front.
b. Now place the paper properly in the tray and close the tray.
- Connect the wifi to the printer:
a. Press ok when the display shows Wifi setup.
b. Scroll ahead and click on the manual connect.
c. Now scroll forward to choose a wireless network.
d. Now select your network.
e. Enter the password.
f. Click on the settings icon and it will take you to the main screen displaying ready to print.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Setting up Canon MAXIFY GX5050 on Windows (USB):
- Download the Drivers:
a. Download and install the driver.
b. Once the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Turn on the printer:
a. Plug into the power and press the power button to turn the printer on.
b. Wait for the printer to start and select your preferred language from the display panel.
- Connect the printer with USB cable:
a. Plug the one end of the cable to the printer and one end to your PC.
b. Now go to the settings.
c. Click on bluetooth and devices.
d. Now click on Printers and Scanners.
e. From the available printers list select your Canon MAXIFY GX5050.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon GX5050 setup on macOS
Setting up Canon MAXIFY GX5050 Mac (Wifi):
- Download the Drivers:
a. Download and install the driver.
b. Once the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Turn on the printer:
a. Plug into the power and press the power button to turn the printer on.
b. Wait for the printer to start and select your preferred language from the display panel.
- Connect the Printer to wifi:
a. Select wifi connection.
b. Enter the password.
c. Connect Canon MAXIFY GX5050 to your selected wifi network.
- Add printer (If Required):
a. Open the system settings > Printers & Scanners.
b. Click on add a printer, scanner, fax.
c. Select your printer and click Add.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Setting up Canon MAXIFY GX5050 Mac (USB):
- Download the Drivers:
a. Download the full driver package.
b. Once the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Turn on the printer:
a. Plug into the power and press the power button to turn the printer on.
b. Wait for the printer to start and select your preferred language from the display panel.
- Add printer (If Required):
a. Open the system settings > Printers & Scanners.
b. Click on add a printer, scanner, fax.
c. Select your printer and click Add.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon GX5050 setup on iPhone & iPad
Setting up Canon MAXIFY GX5050 IOS:
- Turn on the printer:
a. Plug into the power and press the power button to turn the printer on.
b. Wait for the printer to start and select your preferred language from the display panel.
- 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. In the app click on Add printer.
b. Now click on the Add switch.
c. Click on Register Printer.
d. Your phone will automatically detect Canon MAXIFY GX5050, Now select it.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon GX5050 setup on Android
Setting up Canon MAXIFY GX5050 on Android:
- Turn on the printer:
a. Plug into the power and press the power button to turn the printer on.
b. Wait for the printer to start and select your preferred language from the display panel.
- 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 MAXIFY GX5050.
d. Now the printer is installed on your phone.
- Print the Test page:
a. 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 Wi-Fi 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.
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