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Starting Remote UI

You can launch Remote UI from SmartConnect for models that can use SmartConnect.

For Windows

  1. Start the application software Canon Inkjet Smart Connect on the Start menu.

    The application software starts up.

    Note

    • The application software cannot be used on the GX5000, GX6000, and GX7000 series models.

    • If the application software is not installed, download it from the following page and install it on your computer.

  2. Click the printer management iconPrinter Management icon on the left side of the application software HOME screen and click Device Information at the bottom of the Printer Management menu.

  3. Click Open Remote UI in the lower center of the Device Information screen.

    "Remote UI" will be displayed on the web browser on your computer.

For macOS

  1. Click the application software Canon Inkjet Smart Connect on the Dock.

    The application software starts up.

    Note

    • The application software cannot be used with the GX5000, GX6000, and GX7000 series models.

    • For the screen, refer to the screen of the Windows version above.

    • If the application software is not installed, download it from the following page and install it on your computer.

  2. Click the printer management iconPrinter Management icon on the left side of the application software HOME screen and click Device Information at the bottom of the Printer Management menu.

  3. Click Open Remote UI in the lower center of the Device Information screen.

    Note

    • For the screen, refer to the screen of the Windows version above.

    "Remote UI" will be displayed on the web browser on your computer.

When using the printer information

  1. Check the IP address of the printer.

    1. In the Setup screen, select (Setup).

      A disabled network is crossed out.

    2. Select Printer settings.

    3. Select LAN settings.

    4. Select an enabled network, and select See settings on the displayed screen.

    5. Check IPv4 address on the displayed screen.

      Note

      • In the case of Windows, you cannot connect by this method because you cannot get an IP address with a USB connection.

      • For macOS, select your model from System Settings > Printers and Scanners > Printer List, and click View Printer Web Page... under Options and Supplies... > General tab to launch Remote UI.

  2. Open the web browser, and enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar.

    Enter the IP address in the following format.

    http://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

    Remote UI starts, and a login screen is displayed in the web browser.

    Note

  3. Select Log in.

    A password authentication screen is displayed.

    Important

    • If Standard user mode is enabled, select whether to log on in Administrator mode or in Standard user mode. To change network and security settings you must log on in Administrator mode.

    • The password of printer is set at the time of purchase.

  4. Enter the password, and click OK.

    Remote UI top screen is displayed.