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Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup

Use these instructions to configure your Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup:

  • Take the printer out of the box and discard all of the packing materials.
  • Make sure you have the power cord, the ink cartridges, the user manual, and the CD (if it comes with one).
  • Link the printer’s power cord to an electrical socket.
  • To turn the printer on, press the power button.
  • Lift the front cover and the access door for the ink cartridge.
  • Await the ink carriage’s center movement.
  • Take the protective tape off of the ink cartridges and unpack them.
  • Using the color-coded guidance, place the cartridges into the appropriate slots.
  • Shut the access door for the ink cartridge.
  • To adjust the paper guides, pull off the paper tray.
  • After loading plain paper into the tray, make sure the guides fit tightly.
  • Reinstall the tray inside the printer.
  • Go to the Canon Support page and type in PIXMA TR8620a.
  • Download the operating system-specific drivers and applications.
  • Open the installer that you downloaded, then follow the prompts on the screen.
  • Connect the printer to your PC via USB or Wi-Fi when requested.
  • To access the Wi-Fi icon, press the Home button.
  • Select Wireless LAN Setup under LAN Settings.
  • Click on Easy Wireless Connect and hit the Yes button.
  • To link the printer to your Wi-Fi network, adhere to the on-screen directions.
  • On your mobile device, download and install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app.
  • To connect your printer to the network, use the app and adhere to the prompts.
  • On your PC, select the printer properties.
  • To make sure the printer is operating properly, select the Maintenance tab and then Print Test Page.

Extra Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup

If you want to use the fax feature, connect the phone line to the printer.

To Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup the fax settings, adhere to the directions displayed on the screen.

Install any additional software from the Canon website that is needed for scanning.

To scan documents, use the included software or the built-in scanner in your operating system.

Canon PIXMA TR8620a manual setup

Follow these tips for manual Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup:

  • Take the wrapper off.
  • Make sure every component is present.
  • Attach the power cord.
  • Activate the printer.
  • Open the door to the ink cartridge.
  • Place cartridges according to the color guide.
  • In the tray, adjust the paper guides.
  • After loading the paper, return the tray.
  • Get drivers from the Canon website.
  • Install the software and drivers.
  • To access the Wi-Fi symbol, press Home.
  • Select Wireless LAN Setup under LAN Settings.
  • Choose Easy Wireless Connect, then adhere to the directions.
  • Using the printer properties, print a test page.
  • Establish a phone line.
  • Set up the fax configuration.

Canon PIXMA TR8620a WPS setup

Trail these points for WPS Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup:

  • Activate the printer.
  • Make that the ink cartridges are installed and the paper is loaded.
  • Hold down the Wi-Fi button until the ON light begins to flash.
  • Press your router’s WPS button within two minutes.
  • The printer’s Wi-Fi lamp will begin to flash blue.
  • The Wi-Fi lamp and the ON lamp will stay lit when connected.
  • Hit the Home button.
  • To verify the connection, choose Network Status -> Print.
  • Drivers can be transferred and fixed from the Canon website.
  • After setup, follow the directions on the screen.

Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup with app

For Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup with app go through these points:

  • Turn on your printer.
  • Make sure paper is loaded and ink cartridges are installed.
  • Download the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app from the App Store or Google Play for your mobile device.
  • Launch the Canon PRINT app.
  • To select your printer model, follow the steps outlined on screen.
  • Turn on the printer and press the Home button.
  • Select LAN Settings – Wireless LAN Configuration.
  • Select Easy wireless connect, then hit Yes.
  • To connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network, follow the instructions in the app.
  • Finish the app setup.

Canon PIXMA TR8620a setup common issues and troubleshooting

Although the Canon TR8520 printer is generally easy to set up, there are a few frequent problems you might run into.

Printer Not Turning On:

  • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in.
  • Check the power outlet by plugging in another device.
  • Press the power button hard.

Wi-Fi Connection Issues:

  • Ensure that the router is turned on and operational.
  • Position the printer closer to the router.
  • Restart your router and printer.
  • Check that your Wi-Fi password is correct.

Ink Cartridge Errors:

  • Ensure that cartridges are properly placed in the appropriate slots.
  • Remove the protective tape from the cartridges.
  • Clean the contacts in the cartridges and the printer.

Software Installation Issues:

  • Download the most recent drivers from the ij.start.canon website.
  • Provisionally incapacitate antivirus software throughout the setting up process.
  • Ensure that the PC meets the software requirements.

Printing Issues:

  • Check for error messages on the printer’s display.
  • Ensure that the paper is loaded correctly.
  • Make sure the printer is set as the default printer.
  • Start a print head cleaning cycle from the printer’s maintenance menu.

Scanning Problems:

  •  Make sure the scanner driver is installed correctly.
  • Check the printer’s connection to the computer.
  • Restart both the printer and PC.

Follow these troubleshooting steps to overcome common obstacles and ensure seamless connectivity with your Canon TR8520 wireless setup.

Canon PIXMA TR8620a firmware update

  • Set the printer on.
  • Make sure it is linked to Wi-Fi.
  • Press the printer’s Home button.
  • Select Setup (the gear icon).
  • Navigate to Device Settings.
  • Select Firmware Update.
  • Select Install Update or Check for Update.
  • The printer will check for available updates.
  • If an update is detected, download and install it according to the instructions on the screen.
  • Do not turn off the printer during the updating process.
  • The printer will restart automatically following the update.
  • Verify that the upgrade was successful by checking the firmware version in Device settings.

Canon PIXMA TR8620a reset

  • Make sure you switch on the printer.
  • Press the printer’s Home button.
  • On the touch screen, select Setup (the gear symbol).
  • Navigate to Device Settings.
  • Select Reset Settings.
  • Select the type of reset you require.
    • Web service configuration only
    • LAN settings only.
    • Settings only.
    • All data (factory reset).
    • Confirm your selection.
  • Follow the on-screen steps to confirm and finish the reset process.