Learn How to Reset Canon Printer to Factory Settings

 

Canon printers are extensively used across the world due to the benefits they provide and features that are quite distinctive. Inkjet printers print fast and have HD quality prints. Anyone who knows how to print on cardstock with Canon Pixma cannot seem to find enough printers.

However, there are times that users experience issues when working with Canon printers and there's no other way to fix them by reset Canon Printer to its original settings. Here are some tips to assist you.

Resetting wired printers

Resetting your printer helps it function efficiently and helps resolve issues associated with it.

Power reset

This is the most fundamental method of reset Canon Printer that we can all use when our printers aren't functioning. Switch off the printer, and take it off of the main power source. Let it rest for 10 minutes and then connect the switch once more and begin printing. 40% of problems can be solved with the simple reset of power. This method proved to be helpful for OCR compatible scanners and other scanners.

Cartridge resetting

Cartridges are an essential element of the printer and any malfunctioning of the cartridge could lead to the printer not working properly. The ink cartridge must be removed from Canon and then put inside the ink checking mechanism. While you are holding the cartridges towards the ink checker, you should wait for a few minutes until it flashes the light to indicate that the cartridge is completely safe.

After you have inspected your cartridge for ink after which you can install it into the printer of the Canon and start your printing. If you need help connecting it with your computer, find out the steps to link a Canon printer to a laptop via USB cable.

How to do a quick factory reset?

Press the stop button immediately until you hear the alarm sound of the Canon printer. After that, push the start button once the alarm has rung nearly 19 times. This resets your device back to its default settings.

The printer does not have a memory from the connections previously made therefore you have to restart the device in the driver on your computer and then install the printer again.

How do I reset the browser with factory default settings for a reset?

The default option to restore the factory settings of the Canon printer is available on the menu board.

Press the stop and power buttons on the printer simultaneously, and keep pressing them for 5-10 minutes.

Some printers with advanced features have the option of restarting found at the top. press it for five up to 10 minutes.

You will be restored to factory settings in a matter of minutes.

Resetting using the restart button

If you're looking to reset your cartridge, you can try pressing the power and resume buttons simultaneously to reset the levels of ink within cartridges.

• Hold and press the Resume button on the menu bar of your printer's main screen.
• Similar to pressing and holding on to the power button.
• Remove your fingers from the button for resume.
• When you are holding your finger close to the power button hold the resume button for 5 seconds, then keep tapping.
• Remove your hands from the power button.
• The light symbol that represents the level of ink on the cartridge would cease to blink at that point and be stable in a green shade to indicate that your cartridge's ink level has been reset and your printer is ready for use.