Printer Sharing (Mac OS X) in Canon Printer

By sharing the printer connected to a Mac OS X computer, printing can also be performed with other Mac OS X (10.2.x or later) computers on the same network.

Setting outline
1. Install the MP or printer drivers in the print server and the client.
2. Specify the network settings for the print server and the client.
3. Specify the print sharing settings in the print server.
4. Specify the settings of the computer name of the print server.
5. Confirm that the shared printer can be used in the client as well.
Procedures
1. Before specifying network settings to share the printer, install the MP or printer drivers on the print server and the client.
2. In the Apple menu, select 'System Preferences'.
3. Click 'Print & Fax'.
4. Click 'Sharing'.

* The image is an example using the MP500 model.
5. Click 'Share these printers with other computers' to place a checkmark in the box.

* The image is an example using the MP500 model.
6. Click 'Printing' to display the Printing tab, and then click 'Printer Setup'.

* The image is an example using the MP500 model.
7. In the pop-up menu, select 'Name & Location', and enter information regarding the printer location in 'Location' and then click 'Apply Changes'.

* The image is an example using the MP500 model.
8. Confirm that the shared printer can be used in the client as well.
9. In the File menu, select 'Print'.
10. In the Printer pop-up menu, select 'Printer Sharing'* to confirm that the shared printer name, which is set in step 7, is displayed in the sub menu.

* In OS X 10.5.x / 10.6.x select the shared printer name in the dropdown list. If the printer has not yet been added to the client computer, click Add Printer (10.5) or Nearby Printers (10.6) and select the printer
To use the shared printer, select the displayed printer name and perform printing.
If the printer name is not displayed, confirm that the printer and the computer are powered ON and properly connected.
Printing can now be performed on the client.
If you are using OS X 10.5.x or 10.6.x, after selecting Print & Fax, simply select in the printer list the printer to be shared, then check the Share this Printer checkbox..
Location of the Share this printer checkbox varies depending on OS version
Location information to be used on the client computer(s) will be listed below the checkbox.
  

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How to Install a Wireless Canon Printer

For many years, Canon printers have been a popular choice for both home and office. The manufacturer has created a number of wireless printers that make it easy to print your work from anywhere in your home or office network. If you have a wireless network, you can connect a Canon wireless-enabled printer to your network in minutes

1. Remove your printer from the box and remove all of the packaging material that came with it. Your printer will ship with a piece of tape holding the cover shut, so be sure you remove this tape before setting your printer in place.

2. Find a suitable spot for the printer on your desk, then install the print cartridges in the printer. Plug the printer in and power it on.

4. Log on to your computer and insert the software installation CD that came with your Canon printer. Allow the software to install and find your printer. You may be prompted for the name of your wireless network during the installation process. You can find this information by placing your mouse cursor over the wireless network icon in your system tray. You may also be prompted for the password you created to secure your wireless network, so make sure you have that available as well.

5. Connect the wireless USB setup cable when prompted by the software. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the printer, then connect the flat end to a free USB port on your computer. The USB slots on your computer will be small slots, two or three grouped 6. 6. together. Remove the USB cable when you receive notification that the installation is complete. The printer 

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How to Install Canon Printers Without the Disks

Canon printers are more commonly used for personal computers, as opposed to commercial use. These particular printers usually come with installation disks that are used to install the hardware's software drivers on the computer, but it's easy to misplace those disks over time. Luckily, the Canon support site provides software drivers for Canon printers, allowing users to install the software without the disks.

1 . Go to the official Canon Global website in your computer's Internet browser.
2 . Click the "Support <Drivers/Downloads>" tab along the left side of the Canon Global homepage. Select your region on the interactive map that appears on the right side of the tab options, and select the subregion where you are located.
3 . Select your product type, and click "Printers & Multifunction" to begin searching for your Canon product type. Click the product series that relates to your Canon printer.
4 . Scroll through the list of Canon printer models in the product series. Click the "Drivers & Software" link next to your Canon printer's thumbnail image. You will be redirected to the printer's product and overview page.
5 . Scroll down the Canon printer's product and overview page to the Drivers and Downloads section of the page. Click the "Select Your Operating System" drop-down bar. Select the name of your operating system, and click the red arrow to retrieve the software driver for your system.
6 . Click the .exe link under the firmware files that will be listed for the Canon "Software & Drivers" section.
7 . Run the Canon printer driver's .exe file from the File Download box that will appear. Click "Open" once the driver is processed. This file download will open the Canon installation wizard.
8 .Follow the system prompts in the Canon installation wizard to connect your Canon printer and complete the installation process.

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How to resolve error 5100 on an MG4120

Error 5100

There are several reasons for error 5100 to appear. This article provides you recommendations with links to clear the message.

To clear the error, click on the link to open the article and get detailed instructions. 

Request for service

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Canon Printer Error Code

Procedure to reset Printer canon MP140, MP 145and Canon MP160 with Error Code Message for Printer Canon MP140, MP145 and Canon MP160, you can find error code message the end of this post:

1) With the printer powered off but connected to a power source, press the Power button while pressing and holding the Stop/ Reset button.

2) When the Power is lit, press the Stop/Reset button two times while pressing and holding the Power button

3) When releasing the Power button and the Stop / Reset button (regardless of order), the printer will move into a service mode. (Waiting for menu selection)
 
4) When the on/off lights in green, press the Stop/Reset button the specified number of time(s) according to the function listed in the table below.(Each time the Stop/Reset button is pressed, the LED lights alternately in orange and green, starting with orange.)note: press 4 times for waste ink counter reset.

The number of the Reset button pressing LED Function Remarks
0 time Green Power off
1 time Orange Service pattern print
2 times Green EEPROM print
3 times Orange EEPROM reset
4 times Green Waste ink counter reset
5) Unplug cable power. (for MP145 / MP150)
6) Turn Off Power. (for MP160)

 
E2-2 = No paper (ASF)
E3-3 = Paper jam
E4 = No ink
E5-5 = The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed, or the ink cartridges are not installed properly
E8 = Waste ink absorber full, or platen waste ink absorber full
E9 = The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera Direct Printing
E14 = The Ink cartridges whose destination are wrong
E15 = Ink cartridge is not installed E16 – Ink remaining is unknown
E16 -E19 = Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22 = Carriage error
E23 = Paper feed error
E24 = Purge unit error
E25 = ASF(cam) sensor error
E26 = Internal temperature rise error
E27 = Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full
E28 = Ink cartridge temperature rise error -
E29 = EEPROM error
E33 = Paper feed position error
E35 15 = USB Host VBUD overcurrent error – USB
E37 17 = Abnormal motor driver error
E40 20 = Other hardware error
E42 22 = Scanner error

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Call Our Canon Printer Toll Free Number +1-855-517-2433 To Solve Printer Issues.

We are having team of specialized and experienced technicians who will help you in setting all your issues with your Canon printer. But if you are unable to resolve by your own even after being guided by technicians, they will remotely attach to your computer with your permission and do the job for you. Our expert technicians will first try to resolve your issues through phone by communicating you the process. 

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•     24*7, 365 days a year technical support for Canon printer

•     Complete issue before proceeding

•     Installation, setup and also maintenance of your Canon printer

•     Driver setup

•     Spooler problem

•     Upgradation of Canon printer driver

•     Any issue with printer hardware

•     Setup of WAN / LAN on printer

•     Correction of performance and spend of printing

•     Setup of wired and wireless printers

•     Printing errors

You can dial our Canon printer and converse your issues with our specialized technicians. We will instantly help you and let you out from the problem. Our technicians are available 24*7 and 365 days a year to help you in issue with Canon printer.  to help you in all issues of canon printer. So, whenever you face such issue like observe of cartridge is empty, Wi-Fi printing is not linking properly, you can immediately call us without wasting your time 

Unable to install drivers?  Canon Printer Support Phone Number to resolve all the issues. Our active and trained technicians are always ready to help you anytime. We provides 24/7 remotely support for Canon printer.

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The machine stopped working suddenly

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CANON MACHINE WORKING

Canon equipment can enhance your colour printing process,produce a custom-made solution which addressed our day-to-day operation.

 Canon has developed its On-Demand Fixing technology, which transfers heat instantly only when the machine is printing.

An easy-to-understand explanation of how canon laser printers work, with a simple or electric keyboard-operated printing machines that were used in offices for and Canon, were competing to develop affordable laser printers.

SOLUTION  

Check1 Make sure that the machine is turned on.

Check2  Make sure that the network settings in the machine are identical with those of the access point.

Check3  Make sure that the machine is not place as far away from the access point.

The access point is located indoors within the effective range for wireless communication. Locate the machine within 164 ft. / 50 m from the access point.

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