This article introduces the most effective way to set up your Canon Pixma Pro 100 printer via WPS (wireless) connection method and wired (USB) connection method.
Let’s discuss the points in detail:
Things to consider before connecting wirelessly on Canon Pixma Pro 100:
Make sure the printer is turned on, which is indicated by the Power light coming on.
Make sure the printer is connected to the access point or router of the wireless network.
Configuring the Canon Pixma Pro-100 printer using the WPS connection method
Canon pixma pro-100 wireless setup process –
First, press and hold the WiFi button on the Canon Pixma Pro 100 printer while simultaneously pressing the hotspot button. Here, make sure the WI-Fi LED is flashing rapidly and the Power LED is on immediately.
Then press and hold the hotspot button within two minutes.
Here, make sure the blue WiFi light and the operational light are on.
Now your Canon pixma 100 pro printer wireless setup connection is ready.
Canon Pixma 100 pro wireless setup on Windows
Here, connect Canon Pixma Pro 100 to Wi-Fi exactly according to the steps in the first section of this article.
Now download the printer driver to your Windows computer by visiting canon.com/ijsetup.
Select your printer model from the list that appears and tap the “Download” option. After the download process is complete, click on the driver package option to open the settings.
Then complete the installation steps by carefully following the onscreen instructions.
Now click the Windows Start button to open the Control Panel (or open the Run dialog and type Control Panel > Press OK). In the next window, select “Devices and Printers” in the window that appears below.
Click on the “Add Printer” option from where the user can check the list of installed Canon printers.
Choose your printer from the list and wait a few seconds.
Your printer’s name will appear in the Devices and Printers section, and it will then be ready to use.
Canon Pixma Pro-100 set up wired connection (wired connection)
These steps will walk you through setting up your Canon Pixma Pro 100 using the standard USB connection method.
Make sure your Canon Pixma Pro 100 is turned on, this is where the power light comes on.
Start by removing the top connector cover (A) located on the right side at the back of the Canon Pixma printer.
Connect the printer and network device with an Ethernet cable. Be careful not to plug it into the USB port.
Finally, press the Resume or Cancel button on the printer until the Power light blinks a total of eleven times.
Then release the “Resume” or “Cancel” button after the eleventh flash.
Visit the Canon website and find your model number, select your operating system and click the Download option to download the printer driver. After the download process is complete, click on the driver package option to open the settings. Also complete the installation process by carefully following the onscreen instructions.
Press the “Start” button in Windows to open the Control Panel. In the window that appears below, select “Devices and Printers”.
Click on the “Add Printer” option in the left corner from where the user can see a list of installed printers. Then press “Next” and your Canon Pixma Pro 100 printer will be added to the list.
Canon Pixma 100 pro wireless setup on MAC
First, turn on your printer and Mac PC.
Then connect your Canon Pixma Pro 100 to Wi-Fi by following the steps in the first section of this article.
Download and install the latest printer driver now by visiting the official Canon website. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the driver download process.
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. After that, in the new window, click on the “Printers and Scanners” option.
Tap the “+” option as shown in the image below and add your Canon Pixma Pro 100 printer from the drop down menu.
Select your printer from the drop-down list.
Congratulations, your Canon Pixma Pro 100 wireless printer is connecting to the Mac system.
I hope this article will be the most helpful for you to set up Canon Pixma Pro 100 printer via WPS method and standard USB connection method.