CanonPIXMA
TS8251
CountryUnited States
OSUnknown
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Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Overview
The “TS 8251” is most likely a reference to the Canon PIXMA TS8251, a specific model of all-in-one inkjet photo printer. This is a distinct device from the Intel 8251 chip, and it is a common search result for this query.
Features
- High-quality photo printing: It uses a 6-ink system, including a Photo Blue ink, to produce professional-looking, lab-quality photos.
- Wireless connectivity: The TS8251 supports Wi-Fi and cloud connectivity, allowing users to print and scan from various devices using the Canon PRINT app, AirPrint (iOS), or Mopria (Android).
- User-friendly interface: It features a large 10.8 cm (4.3-inch) LCD touchscreen for easy navigation and control.
- Creative options: The printer supports a variety of media types, including square, magnetic, and restickable photo paper. It also has a nail sticker printing function.
- Dual paper feeder: It has a two-way paper feeder that can hold both plain paper and photo paper, allowing for easy switching between media types.
- Smart home compatible: The printer can be integrated with Amazon Alexa, allowing for voice-activated commands.
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 TS8251 setup on Windows
Setting up Guide for Windows:
- Download and Install the Software
- Download Drivers and Software
- Click Setup > Enter TS8251>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
- 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 TS8251 setup on macOS
Setting up Guide for MAC:
- Download Driver & Software
- Go to: Canon TS8251 Mac Drivers
- Enter your model: TS8251
- 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
- Using Canon’s Setup Assistant
- 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.
- USB Setup (If You Prefer)
- Connect TS8251 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 TS8251 series – Secure Air Print
- For USB setup: TS8251 will appear automatically
- Click Add
- Install IJ Scan Utility (For Scanning)
- Included in the Canon software package
- Find it under: Applications >Canon Utilities >IJ Scan Utility
- Allows scanning to PDF, images, etc.
Canon TS8251 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 TS8251 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 TS8251 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 TS8251 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 d. 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 TS8251 setup on Chromebook
Setting up Guide for Chromebook:
- Connect TS8251 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 TS8251 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
- Printer Not Showing on Mac
- System Settings > Printers & Scanners >Remove and re-add printer
- Prefer Secure Air Print driver when adding
- Reset printing system if persistent:
- Right-click printer list > Reset Printing System
- Android/iOS Troubleshooting
- Canon PRINT App Can’t Find Printer
- Confirm printer is in Easy Wireless Connect mode
- Both phone and printer must be on same Wi-Fi
- Reboot devices
- Reinstall Canon PRINT app if needed
- AirPrint Not Working on iPhone/iPad
- Confirm both devices are on same Wi-Fi
- Restart devices
- Re-add printer under Share → Print → Select Printer
- Chromebook Troubleshooting
- Chromebook Can’t Detect Printer
- Go to Settings >Printers >Add Printer
- Enter printer’s IP manually (from printer’s Wi-Fi Info)
- Use IPP protocol and queue: ipp/print
- Restart Chromebook and printer
- Printing & Scanning Issues
- Print Jobs Stuck or Not Printing
- Cancel all pending print jobs
- Power cycle printer
- Re-add printer to your system
- Scanning Not Working
- For Mac/Windows: use IJ Scan Utility
- For Android/iOS: Use Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
- Ensure scanner function is enabled in printer settings
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