Steps for Installation of Printer via USB

 

Canon printers have maintained their spot in the market. It is the user’s choice for a long time now. More users, lead to more demand for the setup process guide. Canon IJ setup is explained in detail on canon.com/ijsetup. It is the official website for the canon printers setup process. The Canon printer comes with an installation software CD. With this, you can install the printer driver software on your system. In this blog, we will explain the setup process for Windows and macOS operating systems via USB connection. Read and perform the steps carefully. 

Guide To Set Up Canon Printer Via USB, Without A CD On A Windows Operating System:-

1. By using the Canon printer’s USB cable, attach the printer and computer to each other. Ensure the USB cable is properly connected.

2. Open the start menu by clicking on it. From there, tap on the ‘devices & Printer’ option and you will be directed to a new screen,

3. From that screen, locate your printer and right-click on it. Then choose the properties option next.

4. Now, observe your Canon printer’s name and model number and Press Ok. After that, minimize the screen.

5. Again navigate to the start menu and right-click on the computer icon. From the given choices, choose “Manage’.

6. On the left side of the screen click on the ‘Device Manager’ tab. Out of the options list, click on the ‘Other devices’ option.

7. Wait patiently on the same page and right-click on your printer model number and choose ‘update driver software’. 

8. On the next window that prompts on your screen, click on the ‘Browse my computer for driver software’.

9. To proceed, tap on ‘Let me pick from canon drivers on my printer’ option.

10. Next, you have to tap on the ‘Printer’ tab and then click on ‘next’.

11. From the next window that appears, click on the printer drivers you want to download.

12. Keep following the on-screen prompts by clicking ‘next’ for every tab.

13. Finally, shoot the ‘Finish’ option after you receive a message regarding the successful addition of your printer.

14. Now, perform a print test to check if the installation is complete or not.

15. Then, turn off your computer system and restart it.

16. Navigate to the start menu again and visit ‘devices and printers’ from the start menu. 

17. Then, choose the printer properties. 

18. Again click on the ‘print test page’ option.

19. This way, your Canon printer setup is complete via USB connection. You do not need an installation CD to install printer drivers to your system.

Guide To Set Up Canon Printer Via USB, Without A CD On A Mac Operating System:-

1. Establish a connection between your Canon printer and Mac device with the help of USB wire.

2. Next, switch on your computer.

3. After that, tap on the ‘Apple’ menu and choose the system preferences from there.

4. Next, on that page click on the ‘printers and Scanners’ option. 

5. Proceed by clicking on the ‘+’ button to add your printer to your device. 

6. You will observe your Canon printer model number on your screen. Click on it to select it and then press on OK to complete the setup. 

7. Now you are all set to use your Canon printer from your MacOS device.

Need No CD!

Your Canon Ij Setup with the help of a USB wire is complete. With the help of above guidelines for both the Windows and Mac operating system, you can effortlessly add the Canon printer to your device. You can also visit canon.com/ijsetup for video tutorials of the hardware setup. This blog mainly focuses on the setup via wired connection, if you need help with the setup via wireless connection then visit our website for more informative blogs. Our technical team will help you with the best solution out there.