Canon Pixma MG5722

Open the carton in which the printer and its accessories are packed.

Take out the Canon Pixma MG5722 printer, ink tanks, installation CD, setup guide, and power cord from the carton.

Clear away the protective materials from the surface of the printer.

Remove the orange tape from the back of the printer.

Insert one end of the printer’s power cord into the electrical socket.

Connect the other end of the power cord to the back of the printer.

Install the ink tanks into the appropriate slots.

Load some A4 papers into the input tray.

Wait as the printer alignment completes and the printer prints the report.

Connect your printer via a wireless LAN connection to a router.

Canon Pixma MG5722 Driver Download

A driver is a software program that helps the computer to transform the file format in a way that the printer can read the file and print it. Installing the MP driver is essential. If you are using an outdated driver software, then upgrade the driver software to the latest version. Select the Download button below to start downloading the driver file.

Canon Pixma MG5722 Manual Download

User Manual is a technical document that helps you to learn the various working procedure of the printer. You can download the user manual directly from our site by pressing the link given below.

How To Setup Wireless Network Connection (Direct Connection) On Canon Pixma MG 5700/5722 Printer?

When you set up the printer for the first time, the Canon machine prompts you to select a Connection method.
Turn on the wireless network router.
Connect the router to a modem to provide a high-speed internet connection.
Secure your router network with an SSID and a security passphrase.
Go back to the printer control panel and choose the Wireless LAN connection method.
Choose Yes and press the OK button.
Wait until the printer searches for the nearby networks.
When the search process completes, tap your router’s SSID.
Enter the password when it prompts to enter.
Press OK to complete the Wireless setup.

How To Install The Driver For The Canon Pixma MG 5700/5722 Printer?

Before you begin to install the MP drivers, check the printer status. Turn the printer off.
Check the personal settings of your computer by logging in as the administrator.
Make sure your computer is connected to a network that has high internet speed.
Close the programs and applications that are currently running on your computer.
If you avail an installation CD, insert the CD into the disc player.
Open the file on the CD and extract the compressed file.
Run the Setup.exe file as an administrator to begin the installation process.
If you do not have an installation CD, then download the driver software from our site or the manufacturer’s site.
To download the Canon driver from the manufacturer’s site, browse the site.
Start searching for your printer model.
Click on the Drivers & Downloads tab and select your computer’s operating system and its version.
From the list of drivers available, choose the MP driver or full feature driver and click Download.
Once the file is completely downloaded to your computer, open the file.
Right-click the Setup.exe file and select the Run as Administrator option.
Once the download begins, carry out the installation instructions shown on the screen.
Accept the software installation terms and usage conditions to proceed further.
Read the installation guidelines and take actions as per your preferences.
When it prompts to choose the connection method, select the wireless, wired, or USB connection based on your connection method.
Complete the installation process.
If it recommends restarting your computer, then do the same to confirm the changes.

How To Load Paper On Input Tray?

Take a stack of paper and arrange the edges of them on a flat surface.
Open the front lid of the printer slowly.
By holding the tab at the right side of the front cover, pull the cassette outside the printer until it stops.
Place your fingers on the paper guides on the right side and adjust both the paper guides.
Load the arranged paper stack on the center of the cassette with the side to be printed face-down.
Make sure to insert the short edge first into the tray.
Move the paper stack into the cassette until it stops.
Adjust the paper guide on the side to arrange the paper guides on both sides of the paper stack.
Be sure not to slide the paper guides with heavy force because the paper may not feed properly or paper jam issue may occur.
Holding the right side tab, and move the cassette back until one part of the arrow symbol on the front cover matches with another part arrow mark on the Canon machine surface.
Once the paper is successfully loaded and the cassette is moved into the printer, the paper information registration screen appears on the printer’s LCD.
Choose the paper type, and size of the loaded paper on the LCD, and press the OK button.

How To Use PIXMA/MAXIFY Cloud Link From Canon Pixma MG 5700/5722 Printer?

Proceed with the steps below to your printer information to the Cloud service server

Turn on your Canon printer and the network router.
Set up a network connection and connect your printer to the network connection.
Locate and tap the Cloud icon on the printer panel.
Press OK on the registration completion screen and tap Next on the Confirmation screen.
Tap Agree after reading the Privacy statement and License agreement.
Set the time closest to the current time on the Current Time screen and then press Next.
Choose a time zone from the list.
Go back to the Cloud’s Main screen and tap Add/delete.
Choose the app that you wish to use.
When the authentication screen appears, enter the appropriate details in the required fields.
Tap Log in.
When the album list appears on the screen, choose the album of your choice.
Choose the image from the album that you want to print.
Select Next and make the necessary print settings changes as you wish.
Make sure you have loaded enough papers into the tray and installed ink tanks properly.
Tap Continue to print the selected image.

How To Use PIXMA/MAXIFY Cloud Link From The Smartphone, Tablet, Or Computer?

Make sure your Canon machine is connected to the Internet.
Select the cloud icon on the home screen of your printer’s control panel.
Register your printer information on the Cloud Service.
From the Cloud’s main screen, tap Mobile Integration Guide or Use from Smartphone.
Carry out the instructions shown on-screen and then select Next.
Tap the Show QR Code option in the user registration screen.
The Printer panel also displays a URL which can be accessed manually from your tablet, smartphone, or computer.
Scan the QR code using your tablet or smartphone.
Tap Exit to return to the Cloud main screen.
Tap Send blank e-mail in preparation for registration screen.
If you do not want to register the e-mail, tap Do not Send.
Enter the e-mail address and tap Continue Registration.
Check your mail inbox for any blank email, and then tap Yes to confirm the mail receipt.
Follow the instructions guide shown on the printer panel and tap OK.
Click the link you received via email.
Go through the License Agreement and Privacy Statement and tap Agree if you agree to it.
Set up a password and press Next.
Enter a Nickname and choose the time zone from the drop-down list.
Save your settings and return to the Main screen on your mobile.
Open the photo that you wish to print and select the Print option from the menu. Choose your printer and tap Print to start printing.

How To Print From A Computer And Mobile

How To Print From A Computer?

Make sure that the Canon Pixma MG5700/5722 printer is turned on.
Load enough papers into the input tray to complete your print job.
Set up a proper network connection.
Install the ink cartridges properly and check the ink levels of the cartridge.
Open an item that you wish to print on your computer.
Select the File option from the menu bar.
Click Print.
Now the print driver setup window opens in a new dialog box.
Edit the print settings as per your requirements and click Save.
Choose the printer from the list and click Print to start printing the document.

How To Do Android Printing On Canon Pixma MG5700/5722 Printer?

Ensure your Canon printer is in the operating condition.
Place an ample amount of paper in the input tray to complete your print job.
Check the ink levels of the cartridges installed on your printer.
Make sure your Android phone has enough charge to operate.
Turn on your Mobile data or connect your Android phone to a wireless network connection.
Go to the Google Play Store app and search for Canon Print Service.
Install the Canon Print Service app on your phone.
You can install this free app on any android device.
Open the file or photo that you need to print.
Tap the Menu icon and then the Share option.
Choose the Canon Print Service app to print the file.
Edit the necessary print settings and then choose your printer.
Tap Print to start printing your document.

How To Print Using AirPrint?

AirPrint is a smart feature that enables you to print documents, web pages, and photos from iOS devices like iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Mac. This feature does not prompt you to install drivers or any special apps and software.

Make sure your Canon machine is turned on.
Load some papers into the input tray.
Make sure your iOS device is active.
Ensure your iOS device and printer are connected to a similar network.
Open the document, photo, email, or web page which you need to print.
Select the Action icon or Share icon.

Tap the Print option or Printer icon from the options appearing on the menu.
Choose your Canon machine name from the Printer Options.
When the printing file has multiple pages like a PDF file, tap the Range option.
Select All Pages or page range which you want to print.
Choose the number of copies.
For Duplex printing, select the On option to enable duplex printing.
Tap the Print option to start printing the document.

How To Check Ink Levels On Canon IJ Status Monitor?

Make sure the printer is powered on.
Press the Home screen button to display the home screen.
Tap the Setup icon on the home screen.
Tap the Estimated ink levels option.
Now the printer panel displays the ink levels of the ink tanks.
If you find any tank is running out of ink, replace the empty cartridge with new ink.
Tap OK to go back to the main home screen.

How To Copy On Canon PIXMA MG5700/5722 Printer?

Connect your Canon machine to a power outlet using a power cord.
Turn on the printer and a network router.
Link your Canon printer and computer to the same router’s network.
Load enough papers to print the copied document.
Press the Home button on the front panel of your printer.
Tap the Copy icon on the Home screen.
Situate the original document you need to copy on the Scanner glass.
Specify the number of copies using the Up and Down arrow key.
Tap the Print Settings option to edit the print settings.
Tap the Black button for black & white copy and the Color button for color copying.

How To Scan With IJ Scan Utility?

IJ Scan utility or Scanner software helps you to scan the files, photos, etc. Follow the simple steps below to scan using the IJ Scan Utility.

Plug the printer power cord to the power outlet and turn on the Canon machine.
Turn on a network router.
Link your printer and router to a similar network.
Place the item that you need to scan on the scanner platen.
Go back to your computer and search for the IJ Scan Utility tool.
Start IJ Scan Utility.
Click the Auto tab to start scanning the item placed on the platen.
Click Document to scan a document and to scan photos, click the Photo tab.
To edit and customize scan settings, click the Custom tab.
To scan a large-sized document, scan one side of the document first and then scan the next side using the Stitch option.
When the scan completes, the scanned file saves as an image on the network-connected computer.
Edit the file name or folder if it prompts to do so.

How To Replace Ink Tanks?

Purchase good compatible ink tanks from a reliable store.
Make sure that your Canon printer is turned on.
Open the front lid of the printer.
Open and raise the printer’s operation panel upwards.
Extend the output tray outside the printer slowly.
Hold on until the carriage rests at a position and the printhead holder moves to the replacement position.
Press the tab and lift the empty ink tank on which the lamp flashes fast from the respective slots.
Take the new ink from its package and detach the orange tape completely.
Also, wipe out the protective film completely.
Hold the ink tank on the plastic sides with the orange protective cap pointing up.
Lift the protective orange cap gently and remove it off.
Be sure not to block the Y shaped ventilation hole on the top of the ink tank.
Push the front end of the ink cartridge into the appropriate slot in a slant position.
Ensure the ink tank label matches the color code written on the slot.
Press the ink tank on its top until the ink tank fixes into the place.
Ensure that the lamp on the ink tank lights up.
Close the print operation panel slowly. Press OK when any screen appears on the screen.

Canon Pixma MG5788 Troubleshooting

How To Resolve The Paper Jam Issues?

If the paper gets jammed inside the printer area, the printer might show some error codes on the control panel. If you are not aware of the paper jam removal process, then check the below guiding steps to remove the paper jam from the output slot and the transport unit.

Turn off the Canon machine and unplug the printer power cord from the power outlet.
Slowly raise and open the printer operation panel as far as it opens.
Be sure not to touch the white belt on the printhead.
Check for any paper jams below the printhead holder.
If any paper jams are found under the carriage, adjust the carriage and remove the jammed paper slowly.
When you are removing the jammed paper, hold it firmly and pull it out.
Do not pull out the paper fast because it may cause the paper to tear.
Slowly remove the paper at an angle of 45 degrees approximately.
Remove the paper jams from the paper rollers.
When you find that all the paper jams are cleared, gently close the printer operator panel.

How To Troubleshoot Scanning Errors?

Make sure your Canon Scanner is active and connected to power outlet firmly.
If any error message appears on the screen, then power cycle the Canon machine.
Check and confirm that MP drivers are installed.
Make sure the MP drivers are updated.
If you have connected your computer and printer via a USB cable, reconnect the USB cable to a different port.
Place the document on the scanner glass correctly and close the scanner lid properly.
If the scan quality is poor, check the scanning resolution.
Select TIFF or PNG in the Data Format.
Change the display size to 100% if the display size is very small.
If the stripe pattern appears, inspect the monitor’s color depth.
Clean the scanner platen on which you will place the file to be scanned.

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