How to Identify and Fix Common Problems ?
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– The printer driver may not be installed correctly. Uninstall and re-install the printer driver. – Make sure that there is a direct connection between the printer and USB port of the computer. Reboot the computer with the printer`s USB cable unattached and reconnect the cable once the computer has restarted.
Almost all printer USB cables are universal. They usually have a USB Type-A connector on one end and a USB Type-B connector in another end. This is because most computers have a Type-A port and printers have a Type-B port.
Connect your printer via a USB cable
Simply plug one end of the cable into the USB port on the Canon printer and the other into the USB port on your computer. Then, plug in the power cable and turn on the printer.
The USB port is located on the rear of the machine.
Troubleshoot the printer USB connection
Check the USB cable for damage and recommended length, and then restart your printer and computer. Turn off the printer and the computer. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and printer, and then inspect the cable.
Please use a USB cable equipped with a Micro-B plug for connecting to the camera and a Type-A plug for connecting to the computer.
Most computer USB ports supply 5V of electricity with a maximum current of 0.5A.
For a printer connected to the computer via USB, the Port should be set to USB Virtual Printer Port (such as USB001, USB002). For a printer connected to the computer via Parallel, the Port should be set to LPT1 (or LPT2, LPT3 if you have more than one Parallel interface port on your computer).
With the device switched on navigate to the `set up` menu then select `Wireless LAN set up`. Then choose your wireless access point or wireless router from the list, enter your password then press `end set up`. One the flashing blue wireless light goes solid blue, you`re connected.
Can I charge my Canon camera with a USB? Yes! the camera`s battery may be charged via a USB cable. Charge the camera with the provided battery by inserting it. The battery can be charged using a computer or a small power converter.
It`s a message from the web server that something went wrong. In some cases it could be a mistake you made, but often, it`s the site`s fault. Each type of error has an HTTP error code dedicated to it.
Simply turn the printer off with the power button on the printer. Once turned off, disconnect the printer`s power cord from the back of the printer. Wait approximately 30 seconds before you reconnect it. Once reconnected, use the printer`s power button to turn the printer back on.
Check6 Make sure wireless signal is strong. Monitor signal strength and move printer and wireless router as necessary. Place the printer and wireless router where there are no obstacles between them. Wireless communication between different rooms or floors is generally poor.
If you connect the printer to your computer via a USB cable, check whether the cable is properly connected. If it isn`t, re-plug it and make sure they are properly seated into the ports on both your printer and your computer. Try another USB port on your computer in case the one you previously used is broken.