1) Unbox the Printer:
Remove all packaging materials and tape from the printer.
Take out the power cord, ink cartridges, and any other included accessories.
2) Prepare the Printer:
Place the printer on a flat and stable surface near an electrical outlet.
Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the printer and the other end to a power outlet.
Press the power button to turn on the printer.
3) Install Ink Cartridges:
Open the front cover of the printer to access the ink cartridge slots.
Wait for the cartridge holder to move to the cartridge installation position.
Take the new ink cartridges out of their packaging.
Remove the protective tape from the cartridges, being careful not to touch the gold contacts or print head.
Insert the cartridges into their corresponding slots. The color cartridge usually goes into the left slot, and the black cartridge into the right slot.
Press down on the cartridges until they click into place.
Close the front cover of the printer.
4) Load Paper:
Slide out the paper support at the rear of the printer.
Adjust the paper guides to fit the size of the paper you're using.
Load a stack of paper into the rear tray, aligning it with the guides.
Slide the paper guides snugly against the paper, but do not force it too tightly.
Push the paper support back in until it clicks into place.
5) Connect to Wi-Fi:
On the printer's control panel, press the Setup button.
Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Wireless LAN Setup option and press OK.
Select Easy Setup and press OK.
Follow the on-screen instructions to select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password. Use the arrow buttons and OK button to input characters.
Once the printer is successfully connected to your Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi light on the printer will stop blinking and remain lit.
6) Install Printer Software:
Insert the installation CD that came with the printer into your computer's CD drive. If your computer doesn't have a CD drive, you can download the software from the official Canon website.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software. If you're downloading the software, locate the appropriate software for your operating system and download it from the Canon support website.
Run the installation file and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
7) Complete the Setup:
During the installation process, you may be prompted to select the connection type. Choose the wireless connection option and follow the instructions. Once the installation is complete, you may be prompted to print a test page. Follow the on-screen instructions to do so.
Configure any additional settings as per your preference.
Congratulations! You have successfully set up your Canon PIXMA MX490 printer


Have a Canon Pixmamx490 already? Problems with the setup of the Canon PixmaMX490. For printer setup, go to these simple directions.
I apologize for any confusion. If you're experiencing difficulties with the setup of your Canon PIXMA MX490 printer, please follow these simplified instructions:
1) Unbox the Printer:
Remove all packaging materials and tape from the printer.
Take out the power cord and any other included accessories.
2) Prepare the Printer:
Place the printer on a flat and stable surface near an electrical outlet.
Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the printer and the other end to a power outlet.
Press the power button to turn on the printer.
3) Install Ink Cartridges:
Open the front cover of the printer.
Wait for the cartridge holder to move to the cartridge installation position.
Take the new ink cartridges out of their packaging.
Remove the protective tape from the cartridges, being careful not to touch the gold contacts or print head.
Insert the cartridges into their corresponding slots. The color cartridge usually goes into the left slot, and the black cartridge into the right slot.
Press down on the cartridges until they click into place.
Close the front cover of the printer.
4) Load Paper:
Slide out the paper support at the rear of the printer.
Adjust the paper guides to fit the size of the paper you're using.
Load a stack of paper into the rear tray, aligning it with the guides.
Slide the paper guides snugly against the paper, but do not force it too tightly.
Push the paper support back in until it clicks into place.
5) Connect to Wi-Fi:
On the printer's control panel, press the Setup button.
Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Wireless LAN Setup option and press OK.
Select Easy Setup and press OK.
Follow the on-screen instructions to select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password. Use the arrow buttons and OK button to input characters.
Once the printer is successfully connected to your Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi light on the printer will stop blinking and remain lit.
6) Install Printer Software:
Visit the official Canon website and search for the PIXMA MX490 printer model.
Navigate to the support page for your printer model and locate the software and drivers section.
Download the appropriate software and drivers for your computer's operating system.
Once the download is complete, run the installation file and follow the prompts to install the printer software.
7) Complete the Setup:
During the installation process, you may be prompted to select the connection type. Choose the wireless connection option and follow the instructions.
Once the installation is complete, you may be prompted to print a test page. Follow the on-screen instructions to do so.
Configure any additional settings as per your preference.

Scanning with Canon PixmaMX490:-
1) Ensure that your printer is powered on and connected to your computer via a USB cable or a wireless network.
2) Lift the scanner lid to access the scanner glass.
3) Place the document or photo you want to scan face-down on the scanner glass. Make sure it is aligned to the corner or edge indicated by the alignment mark on the glass.
4) Close the scanner lid gently.
5) On your computer, open the scanning software that was installed during the printer setup process. If you don't have the software installed, you can download it from the official Canon website.
6) In the scanning software, select the scanning option that matches your requirements. For example, you may have options like "Document" or "Photo" scanning, as well as choices for color, grayscale, or black and white scanning.
7) Adjust any scanning settings as needed, such as the scan resolution (dpi), file format (JPEG or PDF), and destination folder for saving the scanned file.
8) Click on the "Scan" or "Start" button in the scanning software to begin the scanning process. The printer will start scanning the document or photo.
9) Once the scanning is complete, the scanned file will be saved to the designated folder on your computer. You can now access and view the scanned file.
10) Please note that the scanning process may vary slightly depending on the scanning software you are using. It's recommended to refer to the user manual or documentation provided with your Canon PIXMA MX490 printer for specific instructions related to scanning.

Opening Printer driver Setup window:-


1) Ensure that your printer is powered on and connected to your computer via a USB cable or a wireless network.
2) On your computer, click on the "Start" menu located at the bottom left corner of the screen.
3) From the Start menu, select "Settings" (or "Control Panel" on older Windows versions).
4) In the Settings or Control Panel window, locate and click on the "Devices" or "Printers & Scanners" option.
5) You will see a list of connected printers and scanners. Look for your Canon PIXMA MX490 printer in the list and click on its name to select it.
6) Once the printer is selected, additional options will appear. Look for the "Manage" or "Printer properties" button and click on it.
7) This will open the printer properties or printer driver setup window specific to your Canon PIXMA MX490 printer.
8) In the printer driver setup window, you can access various settings and configurations related to your printer. This includes options for print quality, paper type, page layout, and other advanced settings.
9) Navigate through the different tabs or sections in the printer driver setup window to explore and modify the settings according to your preferences.
10) Make any desired changes to the settings and click on the "OK" or "Apply" button to save the changes

Opening the Canon PixmaMX490 Setup printer driver installation window
1) Ensure that your printer is powered on and connected to your computer via a USB cable or a wireless network.
2) On your computer, open a web browser and visit the official Canon website.
3) Navigate to the support section of the Canon website.
4) Search for your specific printer model, which in this case is the Canon PIXMA MX490.
5) Locate the "Drivers & Downloads" or "Support" section for your printer model.
6) Select your operating system from the provided options.
7) Look for the printer driver software package specifically designed for your operating system and click on the download link.
8) Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded file on your computer and double-click on it to start the installation process.
9) Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the installer to proceed with the installation.
10) During the installation, you may be prompted to choose the connection type. Select either USB or wireless, depending on how your printer is connected to your computer.
11) Follow any additional instructions that may appear on the installation wizard.
12) Once the installation is complete, a confirmation message will be displayed.
13) You can now access the Canon PIXMA MX490 printer driver installation window. You may be able to open it by going to "Start" menu > "Settings" > "Devices" or "Printers & Scanners" > selecting your printer > clicking on "Manage" or "Printer properties."
Opening the Canon PIXMA MX490 printer driver installation window will allow you to configure various printer settings, monitor ink levels, set up wireless connectivity, and perform maintenance tasks. The specific steps may vary depending on your computer's operating system. It's recommended to refer to the user manual or documentation provided with your Canon PIXMA MX490 printer for detailed instructions on opening the printer driver installation window.

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