Canon printers need to be set up first before using them. When you buy a new Canon printer, it will come with a CD to complete the setup process. The setup process seems easy for the people if they are already familiar with the process. However, it can be hectic and time-consuming for people if they try it for the first time. Additionally, apart from using CD, there are various methods you can use to complete the setup.

The following write-up aims to provide extensive information and methods of how to setup a Canon printer without the CD. So, go through the whole blog to decide on a method that seems suitable for you.

How To Setup A Canon Printer Without The Cd On Windows?

If you need to set up a Canon printer without a CD on your Windows via a wireless or wired network, here’s what you need to do:

Method 1: Using a USB Cable

To set up a Canon printer without a CD on your Windows using a USB cable, complete the basic instructions given below:

1. First, try to establish a proper connection between the Canon printer and your Windows using the printer’s USB cable.

2. From the “Start“menu, select the “Devices and Printers” section.

3. From the next screen, right-click the printer icon and click on the option “Printer Properties.”

4. Now, you need to check the printer model and serial numbe.
5. After that, hit the “OK” button to minimize the window.
6. From the “Start“menu, right-click on the “Computer Management” section.
7. Select the “Manage” option from the provided list.
8. From the left side of the screen, press the “Device Manager” folder.

9. Select the option “Other Devices” from the given list.
10. While on the same screen, right-click on the printer and select the “Update Driver Software” option.

11. Tap “Browse My Computer for Driver Software” on the next screen.
12. Select “Let me choose from the Canon drivers on my computer.”
13. After that, hit the “Next” button after clicking the “Printer” option.
14. Select the printer driver from the given list and click the “Next” button.
15. Follow the on-screen prompts and press the “Next” button.
16. Once you get a message that you have added the printer, hit the “Finish” button.
17. In the next step, restart your computer after doing a print test.
18. Once your computer restarts, go to the “Devices and Printers” section from the “Start“menu.
19. From the next screen, tap on the option “Printer Properties.”
20. After that, select the “Print Test Page” option.
21. Finally, the Canon printer setup without a CD is done on your Windows PC.

Method 2: With a Wi-Fi Network

Some requirements to set up a Canon wireless printer without a CD on your Windows.

• The access point must include a WPS push button.
• The user’s wireless network must use the WPA/WPA2 security protocols.

Perform the easy procedures in the section below in order to set up a Canon wireless printer without a CD on your Windows:

1. As your initial step, confirm that the Canon printer is on.
2. Push and hold the Wi-Fi button until the light flashes once.
3. Confirm that the light next to the Wi-Fi button is flashing blue.
4. Go to the printer’s access point and click the WPS button for two minutes.
5. Once the printer is connected to Wi-Fi, the Power and Wi-Fi lights will stop flashing.
6. The Canon wireless printer connected successfully without a CD on your Windows.

How To Setup A Canon Printer Without The Cd On Mac?

To set up a Canon printer without a CD on your Mac via a wired or wireless network, follow the directions provided below:

Method 1: Via a USB Cable

If you need to set up a Canon printer without a CD on your Mac via a wired network, here’s what you need to do:

1. First of all, you need to connect the Canon printer to your Mac via a USB cable.
2. In the next step, turn on the Canon printer and your computer.
3. Open the “Apple“menu and then click on the “System Preferences” option.

4. From the next screen, select the “Printers and Scanners” section.

5. After that, click on the “+” icon to add the printer.
6. You will see the printer model on the screen, then select it and click the “OK” button.
7. After the Canon printer is set up on your Mac, perform a print test.

Method 2: Using a Wi-Fi Network

Follow the prompts below to set up a Canon wireless printer without a CD on your Mac:

1. Go to Canon’s official site ij.start.canon, and input the Canon printer on the screen.
2. After that, select the “Drivers and Initialize” option and click the Continue button.
3. From the next screen, type your name and password to install the helper tool.
4. After that, you need to press the “Install” button.
5. Hit the “Next” button from the following screen.
6. A screen will appear asking you to choose a USB or Wireless Connection mode.
7. You have to select the “Wireless Connection” option.
8. Confirm that the Power light is on and select the “Next” button.
9. From the next screen, select the “Connect to the Network” option.
10. Once the “Connection via cableless” window appears, push the printer’s Wi-Fi button until the light flashes twice.
11. After the second flash, you can release the Wi-Fi button.
12. Confirm that the Wi-Fi (blue) light flashes quickly and a power (green) light flashes
13. Now, you need to select the “Next” button.
14. From the next screen, select your region and click the “Next” button.
15. Select your place from the next screen and hit the “Next” button.
16. In the next step, select the “Yes” button to accept the User License Agreement.
17. You need to click on “Add a printer” in the top corner of the screen.
18. Select a compatible driver from the following screen and select the “Add” button.
19. Lastly, press the “Next” button to finalize the Canon Wireless setup on your Mac without a CD.

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