ij.start.canon provides a printer driver to connect your Canon printer with other Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, and iPad devices. It gives access to download the latest Canon printer software, tools, and drivers. It is also helpful for those who are installing the Canon printer driver for the first time. You can download the printer drivers by visiting ij.start.canon from your web browser.
Steps to Download ij.start.canon printer drivers
- Open the Web browser and tap on the address bar.
- Type in the ij.start.canon in the URL address bar and hit Enter.
- Click the Setup option on the Welcome window.
- Select your Canon printer model from the list and hit the Go option.
- Select the Windows or Mac operating system according to your device.
- Locate the Download option.
- After that, hit Download to save the driver file on the device storage.
Steps to Install ij.start.canon printer drivers
- Download the Canon printer driver file from ij.start.canon.
- Open the download folder and locate the Canon printer driver file.
- Run the driver file, and it will open the User Account Control screen on your device.
- Click the Yes option and tap the Start option to initiate the process.
- Grant the permissions and select the Region.
- After that, accept the license agreement.
- Select your preferred connection method between wired and wireless connection methods.
- Click on the Install option and follow on-screen prompts.
Steps to set up ij.start.canon Wireless connection on Windows
- Download the Canon printer driver file by visiting ij.start.canon from a web browser.
- Install the Canon printer driver file on your device.
- Choose the Wireless LAN setup method as a connection method.
- Navigate to the Canon printer and select the Setup option.
- Go to Device settings and press the OK button.
- Select LAN setting and then click on the Wireless LAN setup.
- Press OK to let the Canon printer search for nearby networks.
- The ij.start.canon printer connects to the web in a few moments.
Steps to set up the ij.start.canon wired connection on Windows
- Download and install ij.start.canon printer drivers on your Windows device.
- Select the USB connection method during the installation of Canon printer drivers.
- Finalize the installation process and restart your computer or laptop device.
- After that, connect your computer and printer with a USB cord. The computer will detect the Canon printer. Otherwise, follow these steps to add your Canon printer manually.
- Click on the Start button and go to the Control Panel settings.
- Select the Device and Printers setting from the menu.
- Click Add printer to add your Canon printer manually on your device.
- Select your Canon printer model name from the list of printers.
- Finally, add your ij.start.canon printer and start sending print commands.
Steps to set up ij.start.canon Wireless connection on MacOS
- Visit ij.start.canon from your Safari browser and download the Canon printer driver file for your Mac device.
- Install the driver file and connect your Canon printer to a Wi-Fi network.
- Click on the Apple icon and go to System Preferences.
- Select the Printer and Scanners option in the System Preference window.
- Tap the + symbol in the bottom left corner to add a new printer.
- Follow on-screen prompts and add the ij.start.canon printer to the device.
Steps to set up the ij.start.canon wired connection on MacOS
- Download and install the Canon printer drivers by visiting ij.start.canon from the Safari browser.
- Choose the USB connection method during the installation process.
- Attach your computer and printer with a USB cord.
- Finish the installation process.
- Go to the Apple menu and open System Preference settings.
- Select the Printer & Scanner option and then click the + icon to add a new printer.
- Follow on-screen instructions and add the ij.start.canon printer to your Mac device.
FAQs
What is Printhead?
The printhead is an integral part of the printer. It helps to supply ink onto the paper sheets. In other words, it transfers the tiny droplets of ink through the printer nozzles. It would be best if you cleaned the printhead when the nozzles of the printhead get clogged. Visit ij.start.canon from your browser to see the online manual for your Canon printer.
How do I clean the printhead in the Canon printer?
- Download the Canon printer driver and tools from ij.start.canon.
- Click on the printer model under the Control Panel settings.
- Open printer properties and go to the Hardware/Maintenance tab.
- After that, click the clean heads or clean cartridges option.
- If you cannot find the cleaning option, then find it under the More or Tools tab.
- Complete the cleaning process by following on-screen prompts.
How do I install a canon printer driver through a CD?
- Insert the ij.start.canon printer driver CD into the PC or laptop.
- You will get an autoplay option on your screen.
- Open the folder and run the driver setup on your device.
- Select wired or wireless connection methods. After that, follow on-screen instructions.
- Finalize the setup and close the installation window.
