Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup
Follow these instructions to set up your Canon PIXMA TR8620a:
- Remove the printer from the box and discard all the packing materials.
- Ensure you have the power cord, ink cartridges, user manual, and CD (if included).
- Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical socket.
- Press the power button to turn the printer on.
- Lift the front cover and open the access door for the ink cartridges.
- Wait for the ink carriage to move to the center.
- Remove the protective tape from the ink cartridges and unpack them.
- Insert the cartridges into the corresponding slots using the color-coded guidance.
- Close the ink cartridge access door.
- Remove the paper tray to adjust the paper guides.
- After loading plain paper into the tray, ensure the guides are snugly fitted.
- Reinsert the tray back into the printer.
- Visit the Canon Support page and enter PIXMA TR8620a in the search bar.
- Download the drivers and applications specific to your operating system.
- Open the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen prompts.
- When prompted, connect the printer to your PC via USB or Wi-Fi.
- Press the Home button to access the Wi-Fi icon.
- Select “Wireless LAN Setup” under LAN Settings.
- Click on “Easy Wireless Connect” and press the “Yes” button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network.
- Download and install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app on your mobile device.
- Use the app to connect your printer to the network and follow the prompts.
- On your PC, select the printer properties.
- To ensure the printer is working correctly, go to the Maintenance tab and select “Print Test Page.
Extra Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup
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If you want to use the fax feature, connect the phone line to the printer.
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To set up the fax settings on the Canon PIXMA TR8620a, follow the on-screen instructions.
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Download and install any additional software required for scanning from the Canon website.
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To scan documents, use the included software or the built-in scanning feature in your operating system.
Canon PIXMA TR8620a manual setup
Follow these tips for manually setting up your Canon PIXMA TR8620a:
- Remove the wrapper.
- Ensure that all components are included.
- Connect the power cord.
- Turn on the printer.
- Open the ink cartridge door.
- Insert the cartridges according to the color guide.
- Adjust the paper guides in the tray.
- After loading the paper, reinsert the tray.
- Download the drivers from the Canon website.
- Install the software and drivers.
- Press the Home button to access the Wi-Fi symbol.
- Select “Wireless LAN Setup” from the LAN Settings menu.
- Select “Easy Wireless Connect,” then follow the on-screen instructions.
- Print a test page using the printer properties.
- Connect a phone line.
- Configure the fax settings.
Canon PIXMA TR8620a WPS setup
Follow these steps for WPS setup on the Canon PIXMA TR8620a:
- Activate the printer.
- Ensure that the ink cartridges are installed and the paper is loaded.
- Press and hold the Wi-Fi button until the ON light starts flashing.
- Press the WPS button on your router within two minutes.
- The printer’s Wi-Fi lamp will start flashing blue.
- The Wi-Fi lamp and the ON lamp will remain lit once connected.
- Press the Home button.
- To verify the connection, select Network Status and then choose Print.
- Drivers can be downloaded and installed from the Canon website.
- After setup, follow the on-screen instructions.
Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup with app
Follow these steps for Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup using the app:
- Turn on your printer.
- Ensure that paper is loaded and the ink cartridges are installed.
- Download the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app from the App Store or Google Play for your mobile device.
- Open the Canon PRINT app.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to select your printer model.
- Turn on the printer and press the Home button.
- Select LAN Settings and then Wireless LAN Configuration.
- Select Easy Wireless Connect, then press Yes.
- Follow the instructions in the app to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network.
- Complete the setup in the app.
Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup common issues and troubleshooting
While the Canon TR8520 printer is generally easy to set up, there are a few common issues you may encounter.
Printer Not Turning On:
- Ensure the power cord is securely plugged in.
- Test the power outlet by plugging in another device.
- Press the power button firmly.
Wi-Fi Connection Issues:
- Make sure the router is turned on and functioning properly.
- Move the printer closer to the router.
- Restart both your router and printer.
- Verify that your Wi-Fi password is correct.
Ink Cartridge Errors:
- Make sure the cartridges are correctly inserted into their designated slots.
- Peel off the protective tape from the cartridges.
- Clean the contacts on both the cartridges and the printer.
Software Installation Issues:
- Download the latest drivers from the ij.start.canon website.
- Temporarily disable antivirus software during the setup process.
- Verify that the PC meets the software requirements.
Printing Issues:
- Look for any error messages on the printer’s display.
- Make sure the paper is loaded correctly.
- Ensure the printer is set as the default printer.
- Initiate a print head cleaning cycle from the printer’s maintenance menu.
Scanning Problems:
- Ensure that the scanner driver is properly installed.
- Verify the printer’s connection to the computer.
- Restart both the printer and the computer.
Follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve common issues and ensure a smooth connection with your Canon TR8520 wireless setup.
Canon PIXMA TR8620a firmware update
- Turn on the printer.
- Ensure it is connected to Wi-Fi.
- Press the Home button on the printer.
- Select ‘Setup’ (represented by the gear icon).
- Go to ‘Device Settings.
- Choose ‘Firmware Update.
- Select ‘Install Update’ or ‘Check for Update.
- The printer will search for available updates.
- If an update is found, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install it.
- Do not turn off the printer while the update is in progress.
- The printer will automatically restart after the update.
- Confirm the upgrade was successful by checking the firmware version in Device Settings.
Canon PIXMA TR8620a Reset
- Make sure the printer is turned on.
- Press the Home button on the printer.
- On the touchscreen, select ‘Setup’ (the gear icon)
- Go to ‘Device Settings.
- Select Reset Settings.
Choose the type of reset you need.
- Web Service Configuration Only
- LAN settings only
- Settings only
- All data (factory reset).
- Confirm your selection.
Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm and complete the reset process.