Remove any Ethernet or USB cable connecting the printer to your computer or router.
Close all the running programs on your computer. Insert the setup CD-ROM into your computer’s hard drive.
The installer should begin automatically. If it does not start, open the My Computer window and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.
When the AutoPlay screen appears, click the Run Msetup4.exe option. This opens the User Account Control dialog box. Click Yes on it.
Choose Easy Install.
Click the Install tab on the next screen that opens and select the USB connection type.
When you see the printer connection screen, plug one end of a USB cable into the computer and the other end into your Canon printer. Turn on your printer.
The installer will detect the printer and the computer will establish a connection with it.
Keep following the instructions on the installer screen until the setup is complete.
Verify the setup by printing a test page.

Canon Pixma MG3020 Printer Function

Canon Pixma MG3020 How To Copy?

Power on your printer. Ensure that it is connected to your computer.
Load enough paper into the paper support.
Pull out the output tray and its extender.
Place a stack of paper vertically with the print side facing up.
Push the stack into the support until it stops moving.
Now, adjust the paper width guides. They should rest on the edge of the stack.
Raise the document cover and load your original document with the print side down on the platen.
Set the number of copies on the control panel.
Press the Black button or Color button as per your requirement.
The printer will produce the set number of copies of your original document.

Canon Pixma MG3020 How To Print?

The printer supports several print media and produces high-quality printouts. Use only supported media to avoid technical issues.
Power on your Canon printer and raise its paper support.
Pull out the paper output tray and draw out the extension.
Place enough paper into the paper support. The print side should face towards you.
Adjust the paper guide to fit the size of the paper.
Ensure that you have installed My Image Garden on your device.
Locate the My Image Garden icon in the Quick menu and select it.
Open the Folder comprising the photos that you want to print.
Find the photo you want to print. Click on it and select Print.
Set the number of copies you need and select the printer’s name.
Specify the paper type and then click Print again. The printer will print the photo.

Canon Pixma MG3020 How To Scan

Ensure that IJ Scan Utility is present on your computer. This application lets you perform advanced printing, scanning, and copying.
Ensure the printer and computer are connected.
Open the scanner unit, and mount your original document or photo with the print side down on the platen.
Start the IJ Scan Utility on your computer. Change the scan settings as required.
Select the type of media loaded on the platen glass. The document will be scanned to your computer.
Alternately, you can use the ScanGear application for scanning your original files.
Place your original on the platen and start ScanGear.
Click the Scan Source drop-down menu to specify the original type.
Select the Preview option, view the preview image, and make any final changes to it.
Specify a destination folder for saving the scanned data.
Adjust the cropping frames on the preview image.
After making all the changes, click Scan. The printer will scan your document to your computer.

Canon Pixma MG3020 Reset

To restore the printer to factory defaults, press the Stop button on the operation panel and hold it until the Alarm flashes 17 times.

The network settings will be initialized.

Uninstall and reinstall the printer driver.

Alternately, try performing a power reset.

Plug out the power cable from the printer and wall outlet.

Reconnect the cable to the outlet and the printer after a few seconds.

Canon Pixma MG3020 Troubleshooting

There are several issues a Canon printer might display during printing, scanning, or copying. These include paper jams, cartridge error, connectivity issues, etc. The printer displays distinct error codes for each issue. The list of error codes and the problem corresponding to it are provided in the user manual.

Canon Pixma MG3020 Won’t Print

Ensure that the printer is correctly connected to your computer and router.
Check if you have loaded the paper properly into the paper support.
Check if the print settings on the driver match with your requirement.
Ensure that your Canon Pixma MG 3020 printer is set as the Default Printer.
If the driver is outdated, update it from the manufacturer’s site.
Sometimes, canceled print jobs may remain in the print queue and the printer may not print.
Launch Canon IJ Status Monitor.
Click the Display Send Queue option.
A list of print jobs in the print queue will be displayed.
Select the print job you don’t need, open the Document menu, and click Cancel.

Canon Pixma MG3020 Error Codes

There are different error codes for various issues, and the number of times the Power lamp flashes also indicates the type of problem that has occurred.

If a communication, output, or writing error occurs, ensure that the printer is correctly plugged into the socket.
Check the connectivity between the printer and your computer. If you established a USB connection, remove the USB cable.
If the cable is damaged, replace it. For wireless connections, try moving the printer closer to your router.
Check if the MP Driver is installed properly on the printer. For any error, you can try the steps given below.
Power off the printer. Remove the power cord from the printer and outlet.
Replug the printer back into the outlet and after some time, power on the printer.

Canon Pixma MG3020 Paper Jam

If a paper jam occurs, the printer displays an error code on the operation panel. The instructions for fixing a paper jam error is given below.

Power off your Canon printer.
Retract the output tray to reach the inside of the printer.
Check if there are any torn paper bits and remove them.
If you find any paper stuck under the cartridge holder, move the holder to a side and pull out the paper using both your hands.
Remove all the sheets from the paper support.
Align the sheets and reinsert them. Do not insert wrinkled, curled, or damaged sheets as they may get stuck.
Check if the error is fixed. Print a document for verifying that the jam is removed

Canon Pixma MG3020 Not Connecting To Wireless

Ensure that the printer, router, and computer are turned on.
Make sure the wireless signal is active. Move the printer close to your router.
If the Wi-Fi lamp on the operation panel is not lit, hold the Wi-Fi button until the lamp against it flashes.
Press the Black button and then the Wi-Fi button alternately until the Network lamp lights.
Now, press the Color button. The printer is connected to your network.
Try updating the printer driver if the issue persists.

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