Canon PIXMA-MG2520 user manual

Setting up your Canon Pixma MG2500 printer without the CD is not difficult. Here's a step by step guide on how you can set it up:
1. **Unpack the printer**: Unbox your Canon Pixma MG2500 printer and check the contained components, including the ink cartridges, power cord, USB cable, etc.
2. **Install the Ink Cartridges and Load Paper**: Next, install the ink cartridges as per the instruction manual and load the paper into the tray.
3. **Connect the Printer to the Power Source**: Plug one end of the power cord into the printer's power port and another end into an electrical outlet.

4. **Download Canon PIXMA MG2520 Drivers**: You will need the printer driver software, which can be obtained from the Canon official site. Go to www.usa.canon.com, click on "Support & Drivers" and search for "MG2520". Choose your operating system, download the recommended printer driver and software.
5. **Install the Drivers**: Once the driver is downloaded, open the file to begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions for installing the printer driver.
6. **Connect the printer to your computer**: Connect one end of the USB cable to your printer and the other end to your computer.
7. **Confirm Connection**: Your computer should recognize the printer and the printers and devices on your computer will show that the Pixma MG2520 is connected.
8. **Test Print**: Finally, once everything is set up, perform a print test to confirm that the printer is working correctly.
Remember, the printer should always be turned off when not in use to save power. If you're going to use a wireless connection, remember that you won't need the USB cable. Instead, you'll connect to the printer via your Wi-Fi network.

1. **Ensure the Canon Pixma mg2500 is properly set up and connected**: The printer needs to be properly connected to your computer or device from which you will be printing. If you don't have the necessary printer drivers installed, visit Canon's official website to download and install them. Manually restarting both your printer and your computer after installation can help your computer recognize your printer.
2. **Select the document you want to print**: Open the document, photo, or webpage that you want to print.
3. **Open the Print Dialogue Box**: This can be done by going to the 'File' menu and selecting 'Print' in most programs, or by using the shortcut 'Ctrl+P' on Windows or 'Command+P' on a Mac.
4. **Select Your Printer: Canon Pixma mg2500 or mg2520**: In the printer options, be sure to select your Canon printer. Depending on your computer or device, this may be in a 'Printer' or 'Destination' section.
5. **Customize Your Printing Preferences**: In the print dialogue box, you can adjust how many copies you want to print, specify certain pages, adjust the quality of the print, whether you want it in color or black and white, etc.
6. **Click Print or Ok**: This command will send your print job to your Canon Pixma mg2500.
Note: Wireless printing can also be used if your Canon Pixma mg2500 supports it, but it requires additional setup on your router network.
If any error occurs or the printer does not respond, it's advisable to check your printer connection or restart the printer and repeat the process. This should help you print from your Canon Pixma mg2500 printer.

To scan multiple pages into one PDF using the Canon PIXMA MG2520 printer, you can follow the steps below:
1. Make sure your printer is turned on and connected to your computer.
2. Place the documents you want to scan on the scanner glass or into the document feeder, depending on your specific model.
3. On your computer, open the Canon IJ Scan Utility. If you don't have it installed, you can download it from the Canon website and install it.
4. In the IJ Scan Utility window, click on the "Document" option for the scan type. You can choose "Auto" mode if you are unsure.
5. Click on the "Save Settings" button to configure the scan settings according to your preference. You can choose the file save location, format (PDF), and other options. Once you set your preferences, click on "OK."
6. Now, click on the "Scan" button to start scanning the first page. Once it finishes, a preview of the scanned document will appear on the screen.
7. If you have additional pages to scan, click on the "Add Document" button to scan the next page. Repeat this step for each additional page.
8. After scanning all the pages, click on the "Save" button to save the multi-page PDF file.
9. Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the PDF file, provide a suitable name for the file, and click "Save" again.
10. The scanning process is now complete, and you should have a single PDF file containing all the scanned pages.
Remember to adjust the scan settings such as resolution, color mode, and paper size based on your requirements to get the desired output.

To connect your Canon Pixma MG2560 printer to your laptop, you can follow these steps:
1. Make sure your laptop is turned on and connected to the internet.
. Plug one end of the USB cable into the printer's USB port and the other end into an available USB port on your laptop.
3. Power on your printer and wait for it to initialize.
4. Your laptop should detect the printer automatically. If not, you may need to install the printer's drivers. You can either use the installation CD that came with the printer or download the drivers from the Canon website.
5. If using the installation CD, insert it into your laptop's CD/DVD drive and follow the on-screen instructions to install the required drivers.
6. If downloading the drivers from the Canon website, go to their support website, search for your printer model (Canon Pixma MG2560), select your operating system, and download the drivers.
7. Once the drivers are installed, your laptop should recognize the printer.
8. Go to the "Start" menu on your laptop and select "Control Panel."
9. From the Control Panel, click on "Devices and Printers" or "Printers and Faxes."
10. You should see your Canon Pixma MG2560 printer listed. Right-click on it and select "Set as Default Printer" if desired.
11. You can also adjust the printer properties or settings by right-clicking on the printer and selecting "Printer Preferences" or "Printing Preferences."
12. Your Canon Pixma MG2560 printer is now connected and ready to use with your laptop. You can try printing a test page to check the connection.
Note: Some newer laptops may not have USB ports, in that case, you may need to use alternative methods like connecting via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Refer to your printer's manual or Canon's official website for instructions on connecting via wireless methods.