CanonimageCLASS
MF244dw
In this Setup
Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Overview
Canon image CLASS MF244dw is a high speed printer with wireless printing. It has printing languages UFRII-LT, PCL 5e, PCL6. Canon image CLASS MF244dw comes with software like Presto! Page Manager, MF Scan Utility, Remote User Interface (RUI), SSID Tool, Toner Status Tool.
Features
- Print Speed: 27 ppm
- Printing Method: Monochrome laser beam printing
- Print Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
- Duplex Printing
- Copy Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
- Double sided copying
- Scanning Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
- Scanner Type: Flatbed
- Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
- 5 lines LCD
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.
- Connect the power cord to turn the printer on.
- Install the toner cartridges.
- Load paper into the paper trays.
Manuals & Guides
Canon MF244dw setup on Windows
- Download and Install Drivers:
- Driver Downloads are available in the Bottom of the page.
- Navigate to the “Drivers, Software & Firmware” section.
- Select the appropriate driver for your Windows version and download it.
- Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- Connect the Printer:
- Connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable.
Canon MF244dw setup on macOS
- Download and Install Drivers:
- Driver Downloads are available in the Bottom of the page.
- In the “Drivers, Software & Firmware” section, select the driver compatible with your macOS version and download it.
- Open the downloaded file and follow the installation prompts.
- Add the Printer:
- Go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.
- Click the “+” button to add a new printer.
- Select your Canon MF244dw from the list and click “Add”.
Canon MF244dw setup on iPhone & iPad
- Connect to the Wi-fi:
- 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 image CLASS MF244dw from the available list.
- Click on Add printer.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon MF244dw setup on Android
- Connect the Printer to wi-fi:
a. Select wi-fi Connection.
b. Enter the password.
c. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi lamp blinks.
d. Connect Canon image CLASS MF244dw to your Wi-Fi network. - Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:
a. Open the Play Store on your Phone.
b. Search for “Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY”.
c. Tap Download and install the app. - Connect Printer to Wi-Fi Using App:
a. In the Canon PRINT app, click “Add Printer”.
b. Select “Register Printer” > “Connect via Wireless Router”.
c. App will automatically detect your printer.
d. Choose your Wi-Fi network and enter the password to connect. - Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon MF244dw setup on Chromebook
- 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 image CLASS MF244dw should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
- Click Add.
- Print the Test page.
Wired/USB Connection:
- 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 image CLASS MF244dw should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
- Click Add.
- Print the Test page.
Troubleshooting Steps
- Printer not connecting to wi-fi:
- Possible Causes: Incorrect password, weak, signal or outdated firmware.
- Solutions:
- 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:
- Solutions:
- 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
- Solutions:
- Paper Jam:
- Solutions:
- 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
- Solutions:
- Poor Print Quality (Faded, Streaks, Missing Colors):
- Solution:
- 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
- Solution:
Driver Downloads
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