Issues While Installation of Canon IJ Setup Printer Via USB. How to Fix?

 

Canon IJ Setup can be done manually and automatically, both ways. By manually, we mean doing the Canon IJ setup with the help of a USB cord whereas, by automatically setting up the printer we mean, using the WPS button to set up the printer. Visit canon.com/ijsetup for the perfect guide to set up a Canon printer. It is very easy to set up your printer via canon.com/ijsetup as it provides tutorials of the printer setup.

But, sometimes setting up your Canon printer can be hectic in the case of a USB wire. In this article, we will discuss the causes of Canon IJ setup failure via USB wire and the troubleshooting tips to fix this issue.

Causes Of The Issues While Installing the Canon IJ Printer Via USB Wire:-

1. A faulty USB wire: In case, the USB wire is damaged or broken then the connection will not be properly established. Ensure that you utilize the USB wire that comes along with the Canon printer.
2. Outdated or corrupt printer drivers: Check with your printer driver software. If the printer drivers are not upgraded to the latest version or are outdated then you need to update them. With corrupt drivers, your Canon printer won’t function.
3. USB port: Make sure you are using the correct USB port on the computer to connect the printer. Also, ensure that the USB port is properly functional. Check these in the Device manager settings on your system.
4. USB Connection: Check if you have connected the USB wire properly. The connection should not be loose at any end. The USB wire should be well connected at both ends. 

Troubleshooting Tips To Fix The Issues While Installation Of Canon IJ Printer Using The USB:-

After reading out the causes of the Canon printer installation failure via USB cable, move on to the troubleshooting tips to fix the issue. Also, keep in mind to ensure that both the printer and the computer system have sufficient power supply and are switched on. Follow the tips carefully;

1. First of all, make sure that the printer is connected to the USB port of the PC device directly.
2. Detach the USB from the PC device and restart it. Once the device restarts, attach the USB wire again.
3. Make sure that you have properly chosen the USB port to which the connection is made, in the printer properties. 
4. Now, open the start menu and then go to the Devices manager section. From there check whether the USB port is properly functional. 
5. Now again, go to the start menu and click on the Devices manager option to check whether the Canon printer is shown in this section.
6. Make sure that the latest printer drivers are properly installed on your system. Also, check that the printer drivers are of the latest version. Update the drivers in case they are outdated or not upgraded.

Canon Is Fixed!

Now your Canon Printer is fixed. You can complete your Canon IJ setup using canon.com/ijsetup. Make sure you have followed all the tips to fix the USB connection issue while installing the Canon printer. In case you are still facing installation issues, feel free to get the best technical help from our techies by chatting with them on our website.