CanonPIXMA
TS305
CountryUnited States
OSUnknown
In this Setup
Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Overview
The Canon PIXMA TS305 is a compact, affordable, and wireless inkjet printer designed for home and student use, capable of printing high-quality documents and borderless 4×6″ photos. It features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing wireless printing from smartphones and cloud services via apps and support for Apple Air Print / Mopria.
Features
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB
- Printing Technology: Canon’s FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) technology with hybrid inks for high-quality documents and borderless photos
- Print Speed: Up to 7.7 ipm for black and white and 4.0 ipm for color documents
- Copy Function: Uses the Canon PRINT app’s “Smartphone Capture and Copy” feature for mobile copying
- Borderless Printing: Supports borderless 4×6″ photo prints
- Mobile Compatibility: Works with the Canon PRINT app and supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria
- Ink Cartridges: Uses Canon 545 black and 546 color cartridges
Unboxing & Initial Setup
- Remove all packaging material and protective tapes from the printer
- Take out documentation material, power cord and other accessories from the box.
- Connect the power cord and turn ON the printer
- Install the ink cartridges
- Load paper into the paper tray
Manuals & Guides
Canon TS305 setup on Windows
Setting up Guide for Windows:
- Download and Install the Software
- Download Drivers and Software
- Click Setup > Enter TS305>Click Start
- Select your Windows version (it usually detects automatically)
- Download the Full Driver & Software Package
- Connecting the Printer to Wi-Fi
- During software installation:
- Choose Wireless LAN Connection
- If the printer isn’t connected, press Home > Wi-Fi icon > LAN Settings >Wireless LAN Setup
- Select your Wi-Fi network, enter the password
- During software installation:
- Completing Installation on Windows
- Run the downloaded setup file
- Follow instructions for detecting the printer
- Choose the connection method (Wi-Fi or USB)
- Complete the driver installation
- Print a test page to confirm setup
Canon TS305 setup on macOS
Setting up Guide for MAC:
- Download Driver & Software
- Go to: Canon TS 305 Mac Drivers
- Enter your model: TS305
- Select your macOS version, then download the Full Driver & Software Package.
- Wireless Setup (Recommended)
- Using Canon’s Setup Assistant
- Open the downloaded.
- Choose Wireless LAN Connection when prompted
- Follow the steps to connect your printer to your Wi-Fi
- Manual Wi-Fi Setup (Without Software)
- On the printer screen:
- Tap Setup > Wi-Fi Setup
- Choose Easy Wireless Connect, press Yes
- On your Mac, connect to the printer’s temporary Wi-Fi.
- On the printer screen:
- USB Setup (If You Prefer)
- Connect TS305 to Mac via USB cable
- Run the downloaded setup
- Add Printer to Mac
- Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners
- Add scanner and fax
- Select your printer:
- For Wi-Fi setup: Should appear as TS305 series – Secure AirPrint
- For USB setup: TS305 will appear automatically
- Click Add
- Install IJ Scan Utility (For Scanning)
- Included in the Canon software packageFind it under: Applications >Canon Utilities >IJ Scan Utility
- Allows scanning to PDF, images, etc.
Canon TS305 setup on iPhone & iPad
Setting up Guide for IOS:
- Install Canon PRINT App
- Open the App Store
- Search: Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
- Download and install the app
- Connect Printer to Wi-Fi
- Easy Wireless Connect (Recommended):
- On the printer screen
- Tap Setup > Wi-Fi Setup >Easy Wireless Connect → Yes
- Printer shows “Processing” ready for connection
- Easy Wireless Connect (Recommended):
- Connect via Canon PRINT App
- Open the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app
- Tap Add Printer >Register Printer > Connect via Wireless Router
- Follow the instructions:
- Select your Wi-Fi
- Enter Wi-Fi password
- Printer connects > app detects it automatically
- Print with AirPrint (No App Needed)
- Once the printer is on the same Wi-Fi:
- Open any app (Photos, Safari, Mail, etc.)
- Tap the Share icon > Select Print
- Choose Canon TS305 series from printer list
- Adjust settings and print
- Once the printer is on the same Wi-Fi:
- Scan with Canon PRINT App
- Open Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
- Tap Scan >Place document on printer .Tap Scan
- Save or share scanned files to your device
Canon TS305 setup on Android
Setting up Guide for Android:
- Install Canon PRINT App
- Open Google Play Store
- Search: Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
- Install the app
- Connect Printer to Wi-Fi (If Not Done Yet)
- Easy Wireless Connect (Recommended)
- On your TS305 printer screen:
- Tap Setup >Wi-Fi Setup > Easy Wireless Connect → Yes
- Screen shows “Processing” Printer ready for connection
- WPS (If Router Supports):
- Press WPS button on router when prompted during setup
- Easy Wireless Connect (Recommended)
- Add Printer via Canon PRINT App
- Open the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app
- Tap Add Printer > Register Printer >Connect via Wireless Router
- The app will guide you:
- Select your Wi-Fi
- Enter Wi-Fi password
- Printer connects to network — app detects it automatically
- Print or Scan
- Print documents, photos directly from your phone
- Scan documents using your printer — save as PDF or image on Android
Canon TS305 setup on Chromebook
Setting up Guide for Chromebook:
- Connect TS305 to Wi-Fi (If Not Done)
- On the Printer:
- Tap the Setup icon
- Select Wi-Fi Setup > Easy Wireless Connect >Press Yes
- Wait for the screen to show “Processing” ready for connection
- Add Printer to Chromebook
- On your Chromebook
- Click the Clock (bottom-right) Settings
- Scroll to Advanced > Printing >Printers
- Click Add Printer
- On the Printer:
- Print a Test Page
- Open a document, photo, or webpage
- Use Ctrl + P >Select your TS305 printer
Troubleshooting Steps
- Printer Not Turning On
- Check power cable connection
- Try a different power outlet
- Hold power button for 3 seconds
- Wi-Fi & Connectivity Issues
- Printer Not Connecting to Wi-Fi
- Run Easy Wireless Connect on printer:
- Tap Setup >Wi-Fi Setup > Easy Wireless Connect > Yes
- Ensure correct Wi-Fi password
- Place printer near router
- Restart router and printer
- Printer Disappears from Device List
- Confirm printer and device are on same Wi-Fi
- Restart both devices
- Re-add printer manually if needed
- System Settings > Printers & Scanners >Remove and re-add printer
- Prefer Secure AirPrint driver when adding
- Reset printing system if persistent:
- Right-click printer list > Reset Printing System
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