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When it comes to printers, the Canon Ts3100 series is an all-rounder. It is a perfect fit for your office or your home due to the outstanding features it has. This series includes one of the top-model printers like Canon TS3100 which is one of its kind. It has various remarkable features that make it stand out from the rest. It provides AIRPRINT technology which will allow you o directly print from your IPad or iPhone. It also provides connection of seamless Wi-Fi which can be connected by any room.

Let us have a detailed overview of Canon printer TS3100 that will help you understand the technology better from installation and manual to troubleshooting some of the well-known bugs.

Canon TS3100 manual

After you have made your purchase, your printer device will come with a readily crafted Canon TS3100 manual made especially for first-time users. You do not have to worry about the technology or the set as this manual covers it all. It includes information and steps from scratch that will help you understand better. It has instructions like safety precautions, installation, support, cleaning, and almost every doubt that a newbie can up with. It has been essentially designed to meet your queries and provide suitable solutions for the same. Other topics include basic operations like printing photographs or changing default settings.

Canon Pixxma TS3100 :

Go through these steps mentioned below to establish a connection of Canon Ts3100 and Canon Pixma TS3100  with compatible devices like Windows and Mac. So let us start with the process :

  • Firstly, kindly ensure that your printer is turned on. If not, switch it on and a Lamp(a) will be lit.
  • If the light keeps flashing from the lamp, kindly switch it off.
  • You can follow the WPS method mentioned below.
  • Firstly, ensure that your router has a WPS button and is in an active state.
  • Next, you are required to press and hold the Network Button and release it as soon as the Wi-Fi light starts flashing.
  • When this happens, press on the WPS button and keep pressing it for at least 2 minutes.

If you see your Wi-Fi or Network icon get lit, rest assured that your Canon TS3100 for setup remained successful.

Canon TS3100 Pixma for Connection on Windows PC:

Follow the steps mentioned below to establish a connection between your Canon printer and Windows PC. Let us start with the process:

  • At first, you will be required to switch on your Canon printer.
  • In the first section of Next, you will have o follow the instructions that are provided in the write-up to establish a connection with the Wireless Router.
  • After the connection has been established, Go to the website of Canon to download the Canon TS model printer for Windows PC.
  • Then, you can follow the instructions given for driver installation that will appear on the screen.
  • After this is done, a dialog box will appear, you have to press OK. 

Canon TS3100 Printer connection on Mac:

This section will include instructions related to the installation of the Canon TS3100 driver on Mac. Let us get started with the process:

  • Firstly, you have to ensure that your router and Mac are in their active state.
  • Next, you need o to connect your Wi-Fi to the printer by using the steps that you can see from the write-up.
  • Now, download your printer model from the Canon website.
  • After completing this, you have to download the driver on your Mac.
  • Then, you have to tap on ” System and Preference ” from the Apple Menu.
  • After that, click on the ” Printers and Scanners” option.
  • Select your printer option from the list that will be available to you on the screen.
  • That is all, you have successfully downloaded your Canon Printer on your Mac.

Canon Pixma TS3100 troubleshooting

Before you began with the process of troubleshooting for Canon Pixma TS3100, it is essential to know what caused the error. Generally, whenever an error occurs, it is usually due to an error in installation or setup that requires attention. Other times they can be caused by other errors or bugs. However, it is recommended that you follow the manual book thoroughly to avoid any confusion or wrong process follow-up.

Let us discuss a few error codes :

E02: Printing is out of paper, the printing of one side is complete if you want manual duplex printing.

E03: when the cover is open or when the paper gets jammed

E04: When cartridge ink is not installed

E05: When ink cartridge cannot be recognized

E08: When ink absorber gets full

E09: When the protective tape material remains attached to the ink cartridge holder

How to replace the ink cartridge for Canon Pixma TS3100?

Let us now discuss the steps for Canon Pixma TS3100 ink replacement.

  • After installation, the print head of the printer starts cleaning automatically.
  • Do not perform any actions while the cleaning process is going on.
  • If the print head gets out of alignment, you need to align the print head.
  • If the printer makes noise during these operations, you need to worry, this does not indicate any problem.
  • Whenever you remove an ink cartridge, you need to replace it immediately. Never leave the printer with the ink cartridges removed.
  • Install the ink cartridge as soon a sit is removed from packaging, if left, it might dry out.
  • Replace the cartridge before you plan to remove/replace the next.
  • You will be unable to print unless all the ink cartridges are installed. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • How to change the default user name and administrator password for the Pixma printer?

Ans: To change the password, you can use the tools mentioned below.

  1. The operation panel of the printer
  2. IJ Network Tool
  3. Printer information displays a screen on Canon application software.
  • How to download and scan software for Windows and Mac?

Ans: For Windows 10/11,

  1. Go to the start menu
  2. Select All Apps.
  3. Select Canon Utilities
  4. Select IJ Scan Utility
  • How to print using Airprint from your iPhone or iPad?

Ans: For printing with Airprint, you require an Apple device, and the canon printer, as well as the Apple device, must connect to the same Wi-Fi network.

  1. Firstly, You have to check whether your computer is connected to the local network (LAN). For this, you need to check the printer’s settings.
  2. Go to application software on your Apple Device and select the operation icon for the display of menu options.
  3. Select Print.
  4. From the Printer options, you need to select your printer.
  5. Then you need to change settings in the Printer Options as you desire.
  6. During printing, you can even check your printing status. For this, press the Home button on the Apple device two times and then press Print Center.
  • How to delete a printing job in Canon TS3100?

Ans: Follow the steps mentioned below to delete a print job with Airprint.

  1. For the printer, you can use the operation panel to cancel the print job.
  2. From your Apple device, press the Home.
  3. Press on Print Center to display the print job listing.
  4. Press on the print job that needs to be canceled.
  5. Press on Cancel Print.
  • How to troubleshoot in Canon TS3100 when the document does not print?

Ans: Follow the steps mentioned below when the document fails to print and whether,

  1. The printer power is turned on. If it’s switched off, then switch t on and see if the issue gets resolved.
  2. If the printer is connected to the same network as the Apple device.
  3. If the printer device has enough ink and paper.
  4. If the printer is not displaying any error message.
  5. If the issue continues, refer to the online manual.

A piece of short and detailed information regarding the Canon Pixma TS3100 driver has been mentioned above where various issues, as well as for instructions, have been mentioned. Customers love this product since it’s a low-volume printer that does not use a separate print cartridge for every four ink, rather uses only two.

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