The Canon Mg3500 scanner is a universal device that works with all operating systems. Therefore, regardless of whether you use Windows or Mac OS, you can use it to scan your critical files and documents. Additionally, you can connect it to your smartphone and scan directly from your phone. All you need to do is download the PIXMA Printer app from iTunes or the Google Play Store. Do not be offended! It’s incredibly simple and straightforward to use.
Setup Canon Mg3500 Scanner
The following is a straightforward and informative guide to installing the Canon Mg3500 Scanner. Therefore, refrain from seeking directions and instead focus your attention on the following points:
Step 1: Unpack the Canon Mg3500 Scanner in its original packaging.
- To begin, examine the power cord and USB cable.
- Second, locate the installation guide and CD. Maintain the CD in a secure location; otherwise, you may experience difficulties downloading the printer and scanner drivers.
- When the CD is no longer available, you must visit Canon’s official website to download and install the Canon MG3500 driver.
- Ink cartridges PG-240 black and CL-241 color.
- Once you’ve verified all of the above, you can move on to the next guideline. This will initiate the setup process.
Step 2: How do I turn on/Connect my Canon scanner?
The following are comprehensive instructions for configuring and downloading your Canon MG3500 Install Printer Drivers. Therefore, without wasting a single minute of your time, let’s connect and configure our wireless printer correctly. As follows:
- Take hold of the power cable first.
- Connect one end of the cable to the printer and the other to the wall outlet.
- Now turn on the device and press the scanner’s Power button.
- Now, return the ink cartridges to their proper locations.
- Reduce the Black Throw to the first right.
- Now, turn on your device and select your language preference.
- Then click the “OK” button to power down the device.
Step3: Installing the Canon MG3500 Driver
After connecting the device, we will download the most recent printer driver to your PC. What you must do is as follows:
- To begin, remove the installation CD from the package.
- Now insert the CD into the CD drive of your computer.
- Select the CD icon with the right-click menu.
- After that, you must accept the user agreement.
- Now, click the “Yes” button.
Step 4: Install the ink cartridge
To install the ink cartridge in your printer’s tray, follow these steps:
- To begin, lift the scanner cover and reposition the carriage stand.
- Close the cover after correctly inserting the ink cartridges one by one.
- Now that the device is turned on, press the set button.
- Then, from the Control Panel, select “Wi-Fi Settings.”
- Then select the “OK” tab.
Step 5: Encrypt the data using the WEP key
What you must do is as follows:
- To begin, select the simple setup option that appears on the scanner screen.
- After making your selection, click the OK button.
- Enter the WEP key’s password and then click OK.
- After you’ve logged in, click the OK tab.
- Then click “Next” and select the country.
- Now, click the “Next” button and select the “Easy Install” option.
Step 6: Select the Default Printer
- To print or scan, you must first make your printer the default printer. As follows:
- To begin, on the network, select the “Use Printer” option.
- After that, click “Next.”
- Following that, a box labelled Printer Detection will appear on the system screen.
- Then select the “click” option.
After following the steps outlined above, the Canon Mg3500 scanner is almost certainly configured successfully.
How do I connect my Canon mg3500 to my computer?
- Ascertain that the access point’s button is ready to be pressed.
- Maintain pressure on the printer’s Wi-Fi button (A) until the (orange) Alarm lamp (B) flashes once, then release the Wi-Fi button.
- As soon as the (blue) Wi-Fi lamp (C) begins to flash rapidly and the (green) POWER lamp illuminates, press and hold the access point’s button for 2 minutes.
- Ascertain that both the (blue) Wi-Fi and the (green) POWER lamps are illuminated.
To disable the function, in step 4, press the Black button.
How do I setup my Canon printer to scan my computer?
- Ensure that your Canon printer and computer are both turned on.
- The scanner unit should be opened and a document placed on the platen.
- On your computer, start the IJ Scan Utility and click Auto.
- Modify the printer’s scan settings.
- Select the type of media to be loaded onto the platen glass.
- Your computer will be scanned with the document.
- Scan Gear will begin scanning the document once it is placed on the platen.
- View your document in preview mode and specify a destination.
- Adjust the document’s size and frame. At this point, click Scan.
Conclusion
If you are having difficulty setting up the Canon Mg3500 scanner, do not panic! We have technical experts available 24 hours a day to provide you with the best possible support. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact us via our 24/7 helpline and maintain contact with us until you receive an answer. We provide the most accurate and effective information possible to all of our needy customers. Thus, you can configure your printer in a short period of time.