CanonPIXMA
MP230
In this Setup
Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Overview
Canon MP230 is ideal if you need excellent print quality without any hassles. It produces sharp papers and colorful images because of Canon’s smart printing technology. Canon MP230 is affordable, reliable, durable. It offers printing, copying, and scanning. It is an ideal choice for students who need affordable printing for assignments and projects.
Features
- Print Resolution is up to 4800 x 1200 dpi.
- Print Speed is up to 7.0 ipm for black and 4.8 ipm for colored.
- All-in-one functionalities.
- Scanning Resolution is up to 600 x 1200 dpi.
- 4-color system with a minimum 2pl ink droplet size.
- Cost Saving.
- Space Saving.
- Efficient Scanning.
- Reliability.
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 MP230 setup on Windows
Setting up Canon MP230 on Windows with USB:
- Turn the printer on:
a. Plug into the power cord and press the power button to turn the printer on.
- 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.
- 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. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon MP230 setup on macOS
Setting up Canon MP230 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 MP230.
d. Select it and click Add.
- 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 (If Available):
- 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.
Driver Downloads
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