• Basic Operation

  • Printing Photos from a Computer
  • Printing Photos from a Smartphone/Tablet
  • Copying

• Getting the Most from Your Printer

  • Connect Wirelessly in "Wireless Direct"
  • Changing Settings Using Web Browser
  • Print Photos Easily Using My Image Garden
  • Print Items with Easy-PhotoPrint+ (Web Application)
  • Easy Scan with the Auto Function
  • Scan Originals Larger than the Platen
  • Scan Multiple Originals at One Time
  • Print Easily from a Smartphone or Tablet with Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
  • Scanning to Cloud Services
  • Printing Personalized Photos Using Message in Print
  • Checking Printer Connection Status Using IJ Network Device Setup Utility

• Frequently Asked Questions

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Examples of Problems
  • Operation Problems

• Printing

  • Printing from Computer

    • Printing from Application Software (Windows Printer Driver)

      • Basic Printing Setup
      • Various Printing Methods
      • Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data
      • Overview of the Printer Driver
      • Printer Driver Description
      • Updating the MP Drivers

    • Printing Using Canon Application Software

      • Easy-PhotoPrint+ Guide
      • My Image Garden Guide
      • Quick Menu Guide

    • Printing Using a Web Service

      • Using PIXMA/MAXIFY Cloud Link
    • Printing from Chrome OS

  • Printing from Smartphone/Tablet

    • Printing from iPhone/iPad/iPod touch (iOS)

      • Print Easily from a Smartphone or Tablet with Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
      • Printing with Easy-PhotoPrint+
      • Using PIXMA/MAXIFY Cloud Link
      • Printing with Message in Print

    • Printing from Smartphone/Tablet (Android)

      • Print Easily from a Smartphone or Tablet with Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
      • Printing with Easy-PhotoPrint+
      • Using PIXMA/MAXIFY Cloud Link
      • Printing with Mopria Print Service
      • Printing with Canon Print Service
    • Printing from Windows 10 Mobile Device
    • Printing/Scanning with Wireless Direct

• Copying

  • Making Copies on Plain Paper
  • Switching Page Size between A4 and Letter
  • Copying Using Smartphone or Tablet

• Scanning

  • Scanning from Computer (Windows)

    • Scanning According to Item Type or Purpose (IJ Scan Utility)

      • IJ Scan Utility Features
      • Scanning Easily (Auto Scan)
      • Scanning Documents and Photos
      • Scanning with Favorite Settings
      • Scanning Originals Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch)
      • Scanning Multiple Originals at One Time
      • Sending Scanned Images via E-mail
      • Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR)
      • Saving after Checking Scan Results
      • Starting IJ Scan Utility
      • IJ Scan Utility Screens

    • Scanning Using Application Software (ScanGear)

      • What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)?
      • Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
      • Scanning in Basic Mode
      • ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens
      • General Notes (Scanner Driver)
      • Scanning in Advanced Mode
      • Scanning Multiple Documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in Advanced Mode
      • Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
      • Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
      • Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)
      • Adjusting Cropping Frames (ScanGear)

    • Scanning Tips

      • Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)
      • Network Scan Settings
      • Scanning with WIA Driver
      • Resolution
      • Data Formats
      • Color Matching

  • Scanning Using Smartphone/Tablet

    • Using PIXMA/MAXIFY Cloud Link
    • Printing/Scanning with Wireless Direct

• Network

  • Available Connection Methods
  • Network Connection Settings/Setup
  • Changing Network Settings
  • IJ Network Device Setup Utility
  • Network Connection Tips
  • Troubleshooting
  • Notice/Restriction
• Application Manuals

• Handling Paper, Originals, Ink Tanks, etc.

  • Loading Paper

    • Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper
    • Loading Envelopes

  • Loading Originals

    • Loading Originals on the Platen Glass
    • Supported Originals

  • Refilling Ink Tanks

    • Refilling Ink Tanks
    • Checking Ink Level
    • Ink Tips

• Maintenance

  • If Printing Is Faint or Uneven

    • Maintenance Procedure
    • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
    • Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
    • Cleaning the Print Head
    • Deep Print Head Cleaning
    • Aligning the Print Head

  • Performing Maintenance Functions from Your Computer (Windows)

    • Opening the Maintenance Tool (Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool)
    • Cleaning the Print Heads
    • Aligning the Print Head
    • Adjusting Print Head Position
    • Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers
    • Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern
    • Cleaning Inside the Printer
    • Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool Description

  • Cleaning

    • Cleaning Exterior Surfaces
    • Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
    • Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers
    • Cleaning Inside the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
• Explanatory Movies

• Overview

  • Safety

    • Safety Precautions
    • Regulatory Information
    • WEEE (EU & EEA)

  • Handling Precautions

    • Canceling Print Jobs
    • Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying
    • Printer Handling Precautions
    • Transporting Your Printer
    • When Repairing, Lending, or Disposing of the Printer
    • Keeping Print Quality High

  • Main Components and Their Use

    • Main Components

      • Front View
      • Rear View
      • Inside View
      • Operation Panel

    • Power Supply

      • Confirming that the Power Is On
      • Turning the Printer On and Off
      • Checking the Power Plug/Power Cord
      • Unplugging the Printer
    • Indication of LCD

  • Changing Settings

    • Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows)

      • Changing the Print Options
      • Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile
      • Setting the Ink Tank to be Used
      • Managing the Printer Power
      • Changing the Printer Operation Mode
      • Changing the remaining ink level notification setting
      • Reducing the Printer Noise

    • Changing Settings from Operation Panel

      • Enabling Ink Notification
      • Turning on/off Printer Automatically
      • Initializing Printer Settings
      • Switching/Disabling Wireless Connection Function
  • Specifications

• Information about Paper

  • Supported Media Types

    • Paper Load Limit
  • Unsupported Media Types
  • Handling Paper

  • Print Area

    • Print Area
    • Standard Sizes
    • Envelopes

• Using Online Manual

  • Operating Environment
  • Symbols Used in This Document
  • Touch-enabled Device Users (Windows)
  • Printing Online Manual
  • Trademarks and Licenses
  • Screenshots in This Manual

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Initialize the printer settings.

Initializing Printer Settings

After initializing the printer settings, redo setup.

Perform setup using the Setup CD-ROM or from the web page.