Tips And Tricks For Configuring Canon Printer On Mac

You can set up the printer in two ways Viz: With AirPrint and without AirPrint app. If you have purchased the canon printer just few days ago, then it will certainly support ‘AirPrint’ but if your printer is old, you need to download the printer drivers from the web browser of your Mac.

In canon printers, there is built-in Wi-Fi that enables the user to connect it to the Mac or other Wi-Fi devices easily. By using the same user ID and password, you can connect both the devices to the internet. Sometimes, printer can be set up using the WPS switch given on the router provided your Mac support this feature.

Steps for adding the canon printer to Mac

Go to ‘Mac’ settings and click on ‘Device and printer’ menu. Search for list of printers available on the network to which your Mac is connected. Select ‘Canon’ from the list and move forward to input settings related to it on Mac. Set preferences of your printer according to your choice.

Canon printer not showing on Mac

There will be times when you find that your printer is not showing up on Mac screen. If this is the case with you, then check the software installed on Mac. If it is a pirated version of software, then the registry files may not be available or certain bugs might be reported in the program. The quick solution to this problem is to delete the program and go through the guide given along with the printer.

AirPrint and Mac

AirPrint feature in a printer allows you to easily connect the printer to the Mac without any physical connection. The only thing required is the Wi-Fi connection to which both the devices can be connected. The internet will act as an interface between the two. Make sure that the version of firmware installed on the printer is latest and Antivirus programs must be disabled on Mac.

How to use Printer and Mac

In traditional models of printer, there is a USB port for connecting the Ether cable to the computer. Connect the printer to the computer using the USB port. Turn on the printer and Mac and check if you are getting the ‘Connected’ message on screen or not. In this case, there is no need to connect the Mac to the printer manually. All the software part will be downloaded automatically and remain updated on its own.

Wait till the printer gets refreshed and restore original settings. After this, open ‘Printer’ settings from the Mac screen and make changes according to the preference. You can now print, upload and scan the documents from canon printer with ease without any problem.

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