Canon Pixma MX492 Setup

 Canon is a prominent Japanese multinational corporation that specializes in manufacturing optical, industrial, and imaging products. Furthermore, it manufactures various products, including cameras, lenses, medical equipment, printers, scanners, etc. Canon printers are one of the most trusted and preferred printers in the market. Moreover, Canon Pixma MX492 is one of the best printers offered by Canon. It comes with various useful features and provides the users with a seamless printing experience. In addition to that, it is also easy to set up and use. However, to make it even more convenient, we have provided the complete wireless setup procedure for Canon Pixma MX492 on Mac. 

Canon Pixma MX492 Setup on Mac

In this blog section, we have provided you with the complete procedure to set up your Canon Pixma MX492 printer. Here, you will find the steps to set up the printer with your Mac device. Hence, if you want to set up your printer in a hassle-free manner, make sure to follow the steps provided below:-

• First of all, turn your printer on and press the setup button given in the menu option.
• After this, you should use the navigation buttons and select the Wireless LAN Setup option. 
• Now, press the “OK” button. 
• In the end, you should choose the wireless setup and press the “OK” button. 

Now you can proceed further with the Canon Pixma MX492 Setup on your Mac Device.

Download:

• Firstly, you should open your internet browser and go to its URL bar.
• After this, visit the official website of Canon via canon.com/ijsetup. 
• The above link will redirect you to the official website of Canon. 
• On this page, you should click on the “Set up” option. 
• In the next step, you should enter your printer model number, MX492, in the search bar given at the top of the page. 
• After entering the Canon Pixma MX492 in the search bar, press the “Search” button. 

Note: sometimes, you may have to find the product in the given list. Therefore, find your printer model number and click Download. However, if the list does not appear, follow the further procedure. 

• In the next step, you should click on the “Download” button to download the drivers file for printer setup via ij.start.cannon. 
• Wait until the file gets downloaded.

Install:

• Once the .dmg file is downloaded on your Mac device, you should double-click on it. 
• Next, double-click on the “Setup Icon” and click on the “Next” button. 
• After this, you have to enter the admin username and password. Furthermore, click on the “Install Helper” option.  
• Now, select the “Next” button. 
• In the next step of the Canon Pixma MX492, you should select the “Wireless LAN Connection” method and choose the “Connect via wireless router option. 
• Then, click on the “Cableless Setup” option and then press the “Next” button. 
• Here, you have to add your printer and then choose the “Canon Pixma Series Canon IJ Network.” Furthermore, click on the Add button. 
• Once the Canon Pixma MX492 printer setup completes, hit the “Next” button. 
• In the end, you should click on the “Exit” button after completing the installation. 

Conclusion

In this guide, we added the complete setup process for the Canon Pixma MX492. Moreover, with the help of the steps mentioned above, you can easily set up the printer with your Mac device wirelessly. Hence, you can have a seamless printing experience by setting up the printer via canon.com/ijsetup.