CanonPIXMA
MG3140
CountryUnited States
OSUnknown
In this Setup
Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Overview
Canon MG3140 is a versatile all-in-one printer designed for homes, small businesses, and students. It is an inkjet printer with the qualities like printing, copying, and scanning. Canon MG3140 supports wireless connectivity. Canon MG3140 is an affordable printer, it delivers high quality and impressive prints at a very low cost. It is also capable of photo printing and offers stunning quality. Canon MG3140 is compact, stylish , lightweight.
Features
- All-in-one Functionalities.
- Print Resolution is up to 4800 x 1200 dpi.
- Print Speed is up to 9.2 ipm for black and 5.0 ipm for coloured.
- Borderless Printing.
- Duplex Printing.
- FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) cartridge technology.
- Flatbed CIS scanner type.
- Scanning Resolution is up to 1200 x 2400 dpi.
- Mobile Printing.
- Compact Design.
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 MG3140 setup on Windows
Setup guide for Canon MG3140 on Windows with WiFi:
- Power on the Printer:
a. To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button. - Connect the Printer to wifi:
a. Select wifi 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 MG3140 to your Wi-Fi network. - Enable Wi-Fi Setup Mode on the Printer:
a. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button (the one with the wireless icon) on the printer until the Power light flashes once.
b. Now, press the Black button, followed by the Wi-Fi button again.
c. The Wi-Fi light should now flash and the printer is ready to connect. - Download Drivers:
a. Download and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page.
b. When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions. - Print the Test page:
a. To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Setup guide for Canon MG3140 on Windows with USB:
- Power on the Printer:
a. To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button. - Download Drivers:
a. Download and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page.
b. When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions. - Connect the Printer to Your PC:
a. Connect USB cable when prompted.
b. Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect the other end to your PC. - Print the Test page:
a. To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Canon MG3140 setup on macOS
Setup guide for Canon MG3140 on Mac with Wifi:
- Power on the Printer:
a. To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button. - Connect the Printer to wifi:
a. Select wifi 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 MG3140 to your Wi-Fi network. - Enable Wi-Fi Setup Mode on the Printer:
a. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button (the one with the wireless icon) on the printer until the Power light flashes once.
b. Now, press the Black button, followed by the Wi-Fi button again.
c. The Wi-Fi light should now flash and the printer is ready to connect. - Download Drivers:
a. Download and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page.
b. Select your macOS version from the dropdown (e.g., macOS Ventura, Monterey, etc.).
c. When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions. - Add Printer to Mac:
a. Go to system settings > Printers & Scanners.
b. Click “+” to add a printer.
c. The Mac will automatically detect the Canon MG3140.
d. Select it and click Add. - Print the Test page:
a. To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Setup guide for Canon MG3140 on Mac with USB:
- Power on the Printer:
a. To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button. - Download Drivers:
a. Download and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page.
b. When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions. - Connect the Printer to Your Mac:
a. Connect USB cable when prompted.
b. Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect the other end to your Mac. - Add Printer to Mac:
a. Go to system settings > Printers & Scanners.
b. Click “+” to add a printer.
c. The Mac will automatically detect the Canon MG3140.
d. Select it and click Add. - Print the Test page:
a. To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Canon MG3140 setup on iPhone & iPad
Setup guide for Canon MG3140 on IOS with Wifi:
- Turn on the Printer:
a. To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the power button. - Connect the Printer to wifi:
a. Select wifi 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 MG3140 to your Wi-Fi network. - Enable Wi-Fi Setup Mode on the Printer:
a. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button (the one with the wireless icon) on the printer until the Power light flashes once.
b. Now, press the Black button, followed by the Wi-Fi button again.
c. The Wi-Fi light should now flash and the printer is ready to connect. - Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:
a. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
b. Search for “Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY”.
c. Tap Download and install the app. - Add Printer:
a. Click on the “+” icon (usually at the top or bottom of the screen) to add a printer.
b. App will search for printers on your Wi-Fi network.
c. Your device will automatically detect Canon MG3140.
d. Select it and click Add. - Print the Test page:
a. To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Setup guide for Canon MG3140 on IOS with Airprint:
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 MG3140 from the printer list.
- Click Print.
Canon MG3140 setup on Android
Setup guide for Canon MG3140 on Android:
- Turn on the Printer:
a. To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the power button. - Connect the Printer to wifi:
a. Select wifi 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 MG3140 to your Wi-Fi network. - Enable Wi-Fi Setup Mode on the Printer:
a. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button (the one with the wireless icon) on the printer until the Power light flashes once.
b. Now, press the Black button, followed by the Wi-Fi button again.
c. The Wi-Fi light should now flash and the printer is ready to connect. - 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. To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Canon MG3140 setup on Chromebook
Setup guide for Canon MG3140 on ChromeOS with Wifi:
- Power on the Printer:
a. To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the
Power button. - Connect the Printer to wifi:
a. Select wifi 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 MG3140 to your Wi-Fi network. - Enable Wi-Fi Setup Mode on the Printer:
a. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button (the one with the wireless icon) on the printer until the Power light flashes once.
b. Now, press the Black button, followed by the Wi-Fi button again.
c. The Wi-Fi light should now flash and the printer is ready to connect. - Download Drivers:
a. Download and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page.
b. When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions. - 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 the Add printer option to connect the Printer.
e. Your Canon MG3140 should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
f. Click Add. - Print the Test page:
a. To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
Setup guide for Canon MG3140 on ChromeOS with USB:
- Power on the Printer:
a. To turn on the printer, plug in the power cord and press the Power button. - Download Drivers:
a. Download and install the full driver package from the bottom of the page.
b. When the installation is completed, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions. - Connect the Printer to Your Chromebook:
a. Connect USB cable when prompted.
b. Plug the USB cable into the printer and connect 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 the Add printer option to connect the Printer.
e. Your Canon MG3140 should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
f. Click Add. - Print the Test page:
a. To make sure it’s functioning, try printing a test page from Word or Notepad.
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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