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Head to ij.start.canon and download the Canon printer driver.
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When the download is complete, locate the driver in the Downloads folder on the PC.
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Power on your printer and ensure the proper connectivity of the printer to a power source.
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Next, open the driver setup file by clicking it two times.
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Reach the screen where you will see the Wireless Setup option.
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On the Canon printer’s display, press the Wi-Fi configuration button.
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After choosing the Device Settings, you should click OK.
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From the Device Settings, go to LAN settings, and click OK.
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From the LAN settings, navigate to Wireless LAN setup, and click the OK. The printer will now find the access point.
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Make sure that the Wi-Fi is turned on. Your printer will start searching for networks within range.
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Select your Wi-Fi network and click the OK button.
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When you are asked to enter the Wi-Fi password, fill it in correctly and hit the OK button.
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In just a few minutes, your Canon printer will connect to the Wi-Fi network.
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Turn on your computer and ensure that it is connected to an internet connection.
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Access a web browser on the computer. (Chrome recommended)
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Type ij.start.canon in the browser’s search bar and click OK.
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You will now land on the official site. You will see the Setup tab on the page.
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Select your product from the list shown on the web page.
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When you are asked to enter the printer model number, enter it correctly.
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To check the printer model number, look at the rear side of your printer.
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When you see the Download option, you will need to click it.
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Clicking the Download button will initiate the downloading process.
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When you have downloaded the Canon setup file, locate it in the Downloads folder.
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Double-click the setup file that you have downloaded on your PC.
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The installer will now start running.
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Select the Region and Language when asked.
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You will see the Printer Detection window. Your printer will appear on the screen.
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Accept the license agreement on the screen.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Wait and allow the ij.start.canon setup installation to complete properly.
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When the installation reaches the end, click Finish to finalize the process.
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First and foremost, reach https://ij.start.canon to download the Canon printer driver.
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After downloading the Canon printer driver, install the printer driver.
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Next, connect your printer to your Windows PC through a USB cable.
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Click the Win key + R button on the keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
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In the dialog box, you need to type “Control panel” and click OK.
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From the same screen, select the Device and Printers option.
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In the same tab, your Canon printer will appear with a green checkmark.
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If your printer does not appear in the same tab, select the Add a printer option.
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By clicking the option, you can add your printer manually.
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Once you have added your printer, your printer is ready to print.
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Try printing a test page now.