To get your Canon mx490 printer up and running, this article will guide you through the steps of the Canon Pixma Mx490 Installation Download. The machine is a multifunctional device which allows you to print, scan, copy as well as fax documents. Moreover, it has an available USB port for direct connection with your computer.

Connect your Canon MX490 printer to a Wireless network

Configuring a Canon MX490 printer does not need to be complicated. Even those with minimal technical experience can learn how to do it quickly and easily Canon MX490 Setup. It is essential that the software and hardware both running in the laptop and printer are compatible. Additionally, the most up-to-date driver should be installed before beginning the setup process. Here are some instructions to follow in order to make sure your Canon MX490 is properly configured.

Step 1 - 

• Activate your printer's wireless mode by pressing and holding the power button for a couple of seconds.
• To power up your printer, simply hold the power button until you hear two beeps; then release.
• The Canon MX490 Printer is ready to be connected to the network or device you wish to print from, such as a smartphone. As soon as the connection has been made, a message will show on the computer screen indicating that it is in wireless mode, reading “Connecting to printer”.
• After getting your device connected, launch any printing application. Select "Wireless Setup Wizard" and take heed of all directions given to you until you get to step 4. At this point, the wizard will ask which printer port is going to be linked with this specific device/network connection etc.

Step 2 -

• To start printing from your computer, launch the menu and select the print server option.
• Hit OK For those wanting to move forward, the best option is to hit OK.

Step 3 -

Choose the network connection for your printer and then press OK to confirm. In order to connect to a wireless network, it is necessary to click on it and select OK. However, for those without an existing connection, it is possible to manually set the parameters by entering the IP address of the printer. Usually, Canon has already assigned port number TCP/UDP 9100 during installation; should this differ then you will need to refer back to what was specified upon installation.

Step 4 -

Next step is to access the printers. This can be done by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard and then finding control panel. Double click on it to reach your printers.

To connect your Canon MX490 printer to a Windows 10/8/7 device, start by selecting the appropriate option from the list of choices.

To start the process, it is necessary to plug in a USB cable between your PC and printer. Ensure it is properly connected before going further. Should this not be successful, try another until it works for connecting both items. Should you still be unable or unwilling to install new software which may help with the issue at hand, simply revert back and attempt different cables. Be sure to have installed their drivers correctly prior to any attempt being made.

Step 5 -

In order to install the Canon MX490 printer, one must first launch the add printer selection. This will open a window where certain information needs to be filled in regarding the device. To ensure proper connection, verify that your email address is accurate and state its global location. Additionally, enable port forwarding on your router so you can access it from any web browser connected to it over the internet.

References: Canon Pixma Mx490 Driver Free Download