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Checking Printer Information

You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to check the Printer status and execute utility functions from apps such as Canon Inkjet Print Utility and PIXMA Printing Solutions.

You can also use the convenient web services presented by Canon.

  1. Selecting Printer Information in an Apps Screen

    Note

    • You can also enter IPv4 address directly in the web browser to display printer information.

      1. Check that the printer has been turned on

      2. Load one sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper

      3. Hold down the RESUME button until the POWER lamp flashes 6 times

      4. Release the button

        Printing of the network setup information starts. Check the IPv4 address that was printed.

      5. Check that the printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then from your smartphone, tablet device, or computer, open the Web browser, and enter the following URL:

        http:// <Printer IPv4 address>

        For <Printer IPv4 address>, enter the IPv4 address that you checked in the previous procedure. Entries enclosed in brackets are not required.

  2. Entering Username and Administrator's Password

    From the authentication screen, enter the Username and Password.

    Username: ADMIN
    Password: See "About the Administrator Password."

    Note

    • The Username display may differ depending on your browser.

  3. Displaying Printer Information

    The top screen for printer information is displayed.

    Printer status
    This function displays printer information such as the remaining ink amount, the status, and detailed error information.
    You can also connect to the ink purchase site or support page, and use Web Services.
    Utilities
    This function allows you to set and execute the printer utility functions such as cleaning.
    AirPrint settings
    This function allows you to specify the Apple AirPrint settings, such as position information.
    IJ Cloud Printing Center setup
    Allows you to register to IJ Cloud Printing Center or to delete a registration.
    Security
    Allows you to set the Administrator's password and Operation restrictions for the machine.

    Important

    • For the initial Password, see "About the Administrator Password."
      For Security reasons, we recommend that you change the Password to an individual password.

    • There are character restrictions for the password, as shown below.

      • Up to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters. (Uppercase and lowercase letters are differentiated.)
    Records of use
    Displays a record of your printer usage, such as the number of pages printed.
    Firmware update
    This function allows you to update the firmware and check version information.
    Manual (Online)
    This function displays the Online Manual.