Resetting the Canon printer to the factory settings would really come in handy if it is showing irregular and annoying printer errors or if the device is to be sold. The factory reset helps in erasing all the print, Wi-Fi, and user-defined print setups to bring back the printer to the state it was in when first purchased. Follow the steps below to reset Canon printer quickly and securely. 

Steps To Reset A Canon Printer To Factory Settings: 

Turn your Canon printer on. 

• Ensure the device is switched on and not in sleep mode. 

Access the printer’s menu. 

• Press either the Setup or Menu button on the printer’s control panel, based on the model. 

Navigate to Device Settings. 

• After going through the available options, select Device Settings > Reset Settings. 

Select 'Factory Reset' or 'Reset All'. 

• Once you choose Reset All, press OK to confirm. Doing so will restore the printer to the default settings.

Turn the printer on.

• Wait a few seconds then turn it off and on after the reset is complete.

After the reset, you will need to set your printer up again.

• After resetting your Canon printer, you will need to set it up again. To download the drivers, connect the printer to Wi-Fi, and complete the setup, go to ij.canon.start.

Don’t forget to update your Canon printer firmware.

• Your firmware will not be updated with a factory reset. It is strongly recommended to check Canon printer firmware updates immediately after the reset. There are often issues with compatibility and security when the firmware is old. Go to https://ij.start.canon to download the latest firmware for your printer model.

Resetting your Canon printer is really the only step to take if for example you want to get rid of persistent issues, or get the Canon printer ready for a new user. Follow the above steps for a smooth reset process whether you are troubleshooting or starting fresh. Reinstallation of drivers and the canon printer firmware update should be done to make sure the printer performs well.

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