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Adding a Canon printer to a Mac is usually simple, but sometimes small setup issues can turn into big frustrations. Whether you’ve just bought a new Canon printer or your Mac stopped recognizing your existing one, this guide from **Printer Tales** will walk you through everything you need to know.
In this 3000-word guide, we’ll explain:
• How to add a Canon printer to Mac (wired & wireless)
• How to install Canon drivers on macOS
• How to fix Canon printer not showing on Mac
• How to add Canon printer via Wi-Fi, USB, and IP
• Common problems and solutions
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## 🔹 Why Your Mac May Not Detect Your Canon Printer
Before adding your Canon printer to a Mac, it’s important to understand why the connection might fail:
• Missing or outdated Canon printer drivers
• Printer not connected to the same Wi-Fi network
• macOS firewall blocking communication
• USB cable issues
• Network discovery turned off
Once we fix these, adding your Canon printer becomes smooth.
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## 🔹 Method 1: How We Add Canon Printer to Mac Automatically
This is the easiest and most recommended method.
### Step-by-Step:
1. Turn on your Canon printer.
2. Make sure your printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Mac.
3. Click the **Apple menu ()** → **System Settings** → **Printers & Scanners**.
4. Click the **+ (Add Printer)** button.
5. Your Canon printer should appear in the list.
6. Select it → Click **Add**.
macOS will automatically download the required drivers and install them.
✔️ Your Canon printer is now added to your Mac.
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## 🔹 Method 2: Add Canon Printer to Mac Using USB Cable
If your Canon printer won’t appear wirelessly, use a USB connection.
### Steps:
1. Connect your Canon printer to your Mac using a USB cable.
2. Turn the printer ON.
3. Go to **System Settings → Printers & Scanners**.
4. Click **+ Add Printer**.
5. Select your Canon printer from the list.
6. Click **Add**.
Your Mac will install the driver automatically.
📌 After setup, you can disconnect the USB cable and use Wi-Fi printing.
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## 🔹 Method 3: Add Canon Printer to Mac via IP Address
Useful when your Canon printer doesn’t show in the list.
### Steps:
1. Get your Canon printer’s IP address from its screen or network report.
2. On your Mac:
* Go to **System Settings → Printers & Scanners**
* Click **+ Add Printer**
* Select the **IP** tab
3. Enter:
* Address: Printer IP
* Protocol: AirPrint or Line Printer Daemon (LPD)
* Name: Any name you like
4. Click **Add**
Your Canon printer will be added manually.
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## 🔹 Method 4: Install Canon Printer Drivers on Mac
macOS sometimes needs Canon-specific drivers.
### Steps:
1. Visit Canon’s official support page.
2. Search your printer model (e.g., PIXMA G7020, TS5120, TR150).
3. Download the macOS driver.
4. Open the file → Install → Restart your Mac.
Then add your Canon printer again via **Printers & Scanners**.
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## 🔹 How We Add Canon Printer to Mac Wirelessly
### Step-by-Step Wireless Setup:
1. Turn on the Canon printer.
2. Connect the printer to Wi-Fi using:
* Printer control panel
* Canon Setup App
3. On Mac:
* Go to **System Settings → Printers & Scanners**
* Click **+ Add Printer**
* Select Canon printer → Click **Add**
✔️ Wireless printing is now enabled.
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## 🔹 Fix: Canon Printer Not Showing on Mac
Try these quick fixes:
✔ Restart Mac and Printer
✔ Check Wi-Fi connection
✔ Reinstall Canon drivers
✔ Reset printing system
✔ Disable Firewall temporarily
### Reset Printing System on Mac:
1. Go to **System Settings → Printers & Scanners**
2. Right-click in printer list
3. Select **Reset Printing System**
4. Re-add Canon printer
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## 🔹 Fix: Canon Printer Offline on Mac
1. Open **Printers & Scanners**
2. Select your Canon printer
3. Click **Open Print Queue**
4. Click **Resume** if paused
5. Make sure “Use Printer Offline” is unchecked
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## 🔹 Fix: Canon Printer Not Printing from Mac
✔ Set Canon as Default Printer
✔ Check ink and paper
✔ Update macOS
✔ Clear print queue
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## 🔹 Canon Printer Models Compatible with Mac
Most Canon printers work with macOS:
• Canon PIXMA TS, TR, G Series
• Canon MAXIFY Series
• Canon ImageCLASS Series
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## 🔹 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
**Q1: Why won’t my Mac find my Canon printer?**
Your printer and Mac must be on the same Wi-Fi network, and the drivers must be installed.
**Q2: Can I add Canon printer to Mac without CD?**
Yes, Mac automatically installs drivers online.
**Q3: Is AirPrint enough for Canon printer on Mac?**
Yes, many Canon printers support AirPrint.
**Q4: What if Canon printer still doesn’t connect?**
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## 🔹Conclusion
Now you know exactly **how we add Canon printer to Mac** using multiple methods—automatic setup, USB, IP, and wireless installation. No matter your Canon model, these steps will help you print smoothly from macOS.
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