Canon IJ setup is the simplest setup method you will come across. Canon.com/ijsetup is the official handle for setting up your Canon printer and using it. But, even after a successful Canon IJ setup you can receive a message, ‘Canon Printer Not Responding’. This can be due to many reasons. Let’s understand and follow the tips in the blog to solve this error.
Some Causes Behind The Canon Printer Not Responding Issue And Their Solutions:
->> If the printer’s connectivity is not properly established. You might come across the printer not responding to an error. This can be due to problems in the setup of the printer with a wifi router, access points, or the printer configuration itself. You can get over this glitch by following the steps;
First of all, press the setup button and select the WLAN settings and then choose the OK button.
Now, choose the Easy setup button and confirm your choice by pressing OK.
Now, select the access point and fill in the password when asked for. Now press the OK button.
Afterward, run the canon media setup on your system to install it and use the Easy install to locate the printer on the network. Shoot the next tab to complete the installation setup.
->> If you have connected your printer to the wifi router or printer using a wired connection and there is a fault in the wires then you will or it is incompatible with your printer or PC device then the Canon printer won’t respond. Keep the following tips in mind to get over this problem;
Ensure the quality of the ethernet cable is good.
Sub-standard cables tend to cause troubles in the printer’s functioning.
Make sure that the wire is connected securely to both the ports at both ends.
Ensure that the cord is compatible with the Canon printer USB port.
->> If the printer drivers of the Canon printer are missing from the computer system then your Canon printer won't respond accordingly. It is mandatory to use the media setup. To get updated printer drivers for your system go to the official site of Canon printers.
->> Follow some other tips to resolve the ‘Canon Printer Not Responding’ error;
Reboot your computer or laptop as it will refresh the system and regain any previously lost connections. Shut down the printer and then switch it on again. You need to shut off and on the access points or wireless router.
Now check the configuration settings of your Canon printer. For that search ‘dev’ in the Windows search box. Now choose the devices and printers menu from there. Then use the device manager menu and double-click on your Canon printer device succeeded by the printer menu and then click on the properties option. Here you can have access to multiple options to verify your Canon printer’s configuration settings. Make sure all the segments of your Canon printer’s configuration settings are correct.
Canon Printer Is Responding Just Fine!
Once you cover all these tips, you will no longer face the Canon Printer not responding error. Your issue is fixed. While doing the Canon IJ setup via canon.com/ijsetup ensure that you have downloaded the latest and updated version of the Canon printer drivers. Printer drivers are the spine of a printer's functioning in accordance with the computer system. So, update the printer drivers that are compatible with your computer’s operating system.