Here are some potential possibilities may cause your Canon Printer not working issue:
It can be a connection problem with the Printer.
Your Canon Printer is not arranged properly.
Involvement of third-party antivirus software.
Problem with the Printer driver.
Issue with the wrong USB Port.
The clash between the Windows OS and the printer.
Check if your printer is offline.
Problem caused by an outdated printer driver.
What things need to be checked when the Canon Printer not working properly?
First is the printer should be in power on status.
Second is the printer connected properly.
If you’re using a USB connection make sure the port is working.
And if you’re using a wireless connection ensure that the router and access point are working and connected properly.
After checking these things if you still facing the problem while operating Canon Printer follow more troubleshooting steps to troubleshoot Canon Printer :
There are some methods that can help your Canon printer not working issue or Canon printer not responding issue and also have helped many Canon printer users. We will help you to fix Canon printer not working issue by following steps:
If you’re using a USB Cable to connect your printer then try to reconnect the cable and make sure that they’re properly connected into the ports.
Try to connect your printer directly to the computer without using a USB hub.
Connect the cable to another USB port on your computer and see if it works.
You should also try to connect with another cable.
May your printer is not connected to your connection so it’s worth checking the connection of your Printer.
If you’re using a network printer it's better to check your network connection and your network devices as well like your router and modem.
Try to reconnect or replace your network cable if your printer is using a wire connection.
If you’re connected to your printer via bluetooth make sure your printer is close to your computer.
Try to re-pair your printer with your computer.
After completing these methods we hope one of them has resolve your Canon printer not working issue, If not then run the printer troubleshooter by following these steps to troubleshoot Canon Printer :
Let’s press the Windows logo key then type troubleshoot and click it.
If you’re on Windows 10 then open the troubleshooter and click Printer and then run the troubleshooter.
If you’re using Windows 7 then click use a printer then complete the troubleshooting.
You should also try to restart the Print Spooler services. This service manages your print tasks and the communication between your printer and computer.
To reset this service:
Press the window logo key and R at the same time to enter the run box.
Type “service.msc” and press enter on the keyboard, this will open the run box.
Then click Print Spooler and click restart.
Configure the correct printer port for your printer because your Canon printer might not be working using the wrong port for your printer. To change the settings of your printer port:
Press the Window logo key and R on your keyboard at the same time.
Type control and press enter on your keyboard.
Click on view by then select large icon.
Click Devices and Printers and right click your Canon printer then click printer properties.
Click on the general tab, then click the Print test page to check that you’ve made the right changes.
We hope that we are able to resolve your concern. If you are not able to fix the issue by yourself then we suggest you to contact our Canon printer technical support.