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In this video, we'll cover how to set up your Canon PIXMA printer on a wireless
network using the Easy Wireless Connect method on a Mac. Let's get started!
Before connecting your printer to the network, confirm that your wireless router is
available and properly set up. Also, confirm that your computer is connected to the network.
First, make sure your printer is plugged in and turned on.
The green light next to the power button will be lit when the printer is on.
Now, check your printer. If the power light is flashing, press the Stop button.
Next, press and hold the Direct button until the icon starts to flash.
The printer will enter Easy Wireless Connect mode.
Now, let's install the software.
On your Mac, download the installation files from the Canon website by visiting:
ij.start.canon
Follow these links to download the software for your printer.
Open the downloaded file on your Mac to get started.
Click open to start the installation process.
Click Next.
When prompted, enter the administrator name and password you used to set up your Mac and then click Install Helper.
Click on Start Setup.
The installation program will attempt to acquire information
about the latest drivers and software updates. This may take several minutes.
Select your place of residence, and click Next.
The License Agreement screen will be displayed. Click Yes to continue the installation.
An Extended Survey program screen will appear. This optional program is used for the development and
marketing of Canon products so they will better meet our customer's needs. If you
agree to participate in the Extended Survey Program, click Agree. If you click
Do Not Agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed.
On the Check the Connection Method screen, click Yes to continue with the Easy Wireless Setup.
The software setup may detect your wireless router's capabilities and display this screen.
Select your wireless router and enter
your wireless network password, then click Next.
The network connection is temporarily disabled during setup. This may take several minutes.
A box will appear asking for access to the Wi-Fi® password in your keychain. If you didn't
save your password to your keychain, you'll need to enter it to continue.
Click Allow to proceed.
When you see the Connection completed screen, click Next.
When the Add Printer box appears, click Add Printer.
Highlight your printer from the list. Be sure to select the printer listed with Bonjour Multifunction in the
kind column. Also be sure that Secure Airprint is listed in the Use drop down menu.
Then click Add.
Once the printer is added, click Next.
When the Print Head Alignment screen appears, click Next.
Now the Test Print window is displayed. If you would like to make a test print, load plain paper into the printer.
Then click Start.
After test printing click Next. You can skip test printing by simply clicking Next.
Your printer is now connected to your computer.
Now the software will be installed.
Click Next.
A list of applications will appear. Make sure that the software you want to install is selected.
And then click Next.
The software will now be installed this May take several minutes.
On this screen, you can get instructions on how to set up a mobile device, such as
a smartphone or tablet. Click Next.
At this time you will be prompted to register your product. If you choose to
register at this time a new window will open. After registration is complete you
can continue with the installation.
If you would like to create a shortcut for the online manual, you can do so here.
Select an option, then click Next.
When this screen appears, click Exit to complete the installation.
Congratulations! This completes the setup of your Canon PIXMA printer to a Mac
using the Easy Wireless Connect method. now you're ready to print or scan.
For help with connecting your printer to a Windows® computer, Android™, or iOS device,
please visit our YouTube channel for more videos. Thank you for watching!