Canon Mg5722 Setup

To set up your Canon MG5772 printer, first, you have to unbox it. Remove the outer packing cover and slowly take the printer out of the box. After unboxing the printer, start the setup process. Connect the printer to the power source to turn it On. Connect the computer and the Canon MG5722 printer through a wired or wireless network. Install the print driver on your computer and try a test print.

Canon Mg5722 Unboxing Setup

  • To unbox and set up your Canon MG5722 printer, follow the step-by-step instructions given below.
  • To begin the Canon MG5722 printer setup process, initially, you need to unbox it.
  • Use the knife or blade to remove the outer packing cover and then gently, take the printer out of the package.
  • Clear all the orange tapes from the Canon MG5722 printer and make sure to recycle them.
  • Connect the Canon MG5722 printer to the power source using the power cable.
  • Switch on your Canon MG5722 printer and set the basic printer preferences on the control panel.
  • Raise the operator panel to open the output tray.
  • Wait for the printhead holder to stop moving and open the paper output tray.
  • Now, unpack the ink tank and remove the orange protective paper from it.
  • Make sure not to touch the electrical outlet of the ink cartridge.
  • Install the ink cartridges into the printer.
  • Make sure to place the ink cartridge by matching the label colors.
  • Insert and push the ink tank down until it fits correctly.
  • Open the paper tray and fill it with a stack plain paper.
  • After loading the paper into the printer, align the print head.
  • Now, connect the Canon MG5722 printer to the computer through a wireless or wired network.
  • If you select the Wireless connection, then go to the Printer Settings option and select Wireless LAN Connection.
  • Tap the Yes button followed by OK.
  • Similarly, if you select wired, then select the USB connection option on the Select the connection method screen and click the Yes button followed by OK.
  • After connecting the printer to the computer, install the print driver on your system and try a test print.

Canon Mg5722 Driver & Manual Download

  • To download the Canon MG5722 printer driver and manual, follow the instructions given below.
  • You can download the Canon MG5722 printer driver from this web page by clicking the Download button given below.
  • As soon as you click Download, you will be directed to the driver download page.
  • If you want to download the Canon MG5722 printer driver from the official site, follow the instructions given below.
  • Go to the Canon printer official site and click the Support option.
  • Select the Printer option followed by Inkjet Multifunction.
  • Select the MG Series-Inkjet option from the displayed list.
  • Choose the PIXMA MG5700/ MG5722 series.
  • Click the Drivers & Downloads tab and select the Operating system from the pop-up menu.
  • Click the Select button followed by Download.
  • Similarly, click the Manual tab and select the user guide you wish to downloaClick the View button followed by Download icon on the selected file PDF
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Canon MG5722 Printer Driver Installation

Follow these guidelines to install the Canon MG 5722 driver on your computer.

  • Download the MG 5722 driver from the manufacturer's site, and double-click it to begin the installation.
  • The Canon MG driver installer screen pops up. Click the Language button and choose English. Then, click Next.
  • The driver installer shows the animation for setup guide installation, and then the connection screen appears.
  • Choose the USB Connection method, and then there will be another loading screen. After the loading screen disappears, the region selection screen appears. Click on the appropriate region and click Next.
  • Now, you can see the list of software that can be installed, Choose the required software, and then click Next. Click Yes to agree to Canon's T&C.
  • Click Next on the 'Allow install wizard' screen. It takes a while for the installation to complete.
  • Then, the Printer Connection screen appears instructing you to connect the USB cable to your computer and printer. Power on the MG 5722 printer. The installer detects your Canon device.
  • This completes the Canon MG 5722 driver installation through the USB connection method.

Canon MG5722 Print

Canon MG 5722 is a compact wireless All-in-One printer. It can print, scan, and copy documents, photos, and so on. Since it is also a smart printer, you can easily connect a smartphone to the printer and print documents from it. AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Canon Print app, Mopria are some of the internet based print technologies which are supported by the Canon MG 5722 printer.

Canon MG5722 How To Print

Follow these guidelines to learn how to print documents from the Mac on the Canon MG 5722 printer through AirPrint.

  • Connect the Canon MG 5722 printer to your the Wi-Fi SSID to which the Mac is also connected.
  • Go to the System Preferences option on your Mac and choose Printers & Scanners. Click the + icon to view the printer list.
  • Choose your Canon MG 5722 device and select Secure AirPrint beside Use. Click Add.
  • Load paper into the MG 5722's paper input tray and go to the document you want to print on your Mac. Choose Print and select the Canon AirPrint printer from the list.
  • Set the printing preferences and then click Print. Now, the document will be printed on your Canon MG 5722.
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Canon MG5722 Copy

Using Canon MG 5722, you can copy documents easily. With an FCOT of approximately twenty seconds, the Canon MG 5722 delivers excellent copies and supports auto exposure copy, borderless copy, two-sided copy, and so on.

Canon MG5722 How To Copy

To copy documents on the Canon MG 5722, follow the guidelines mentioned below.

  • Power on the Canon MG 5722 and lower the front cover. Gently, pull the cassette out. Load paper sheets into the Canon MG 5722 with the print side facing down.
  • Align the paper width guides so that they hold the paper stack in place without crumpling it. Slide the cassette in until the arrow on it aligns with the arrow on the Canon printer's front face.
  • Select the paper settings on the LCD and tap OK. Pull out the paper support and the tray extension. Pull the paper output tray out and raise the paper output support.
  • Touch the Home button beside the Power button. Select the leftmost physical - button to choose Copy. Raise the document cover, load the original document, and align it with the alignment mark. Close the cover.
  • Touch the Black or Color button for black or color copy, respectively. Wait for the copy operation to complete and then open the document cover.

Canon Mg5722 Scan

The scanner feature of the Canon MG 5722 printer features Auto Scan Mode, Push Scan, Network Scan, and Wireless Scanning. The printer can be installed on both the Windows and Mac operating systems. USB 2.0 is used as an interface for internet connection. The optical resolution for the scanned image is 1200*2400 dpi.

Canon Mg5722 How To Scan

To perform scanning, follow the instructions below.

  • Place the item to be scanned in the correct position on the scanner platen. If not, it will not be scan properly.
  • To scan using the IJ scan utility software, follow the next step.
  • Go to Applications, and open the Canon Utilities folder.
  • Choose IJ Scan Utility, and then select the Canon IJ scan Utility2 option from the menu.
  • Go to Settings, and select the Document scan on the left side of the screen.
  • A dialog box will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to set paper size, color mode, resolution, image processing setting, orientation as per your requirement. You can also restore the settings to make a default setting.
  • Once you complete the settings, close the dialog box.
  • Click the Document option from the list to start the scan.

Canon Mg5722 Wireless Setup

For wireless setup, follow the instructions belo

  • Open the front cover of your printer.
  • Take the cartridge holder out from the paper tray, and remove its protective material.
  • Connect your Canon printer to the power source and also connect the other end to the wall outlet.
  • Turn on the printer unit and choose the language which you prefer.
  • Click the Yes option to confirm the language.
  • Insert the cartridges and close the lid of your printer.
  • Now, go to Setup, choose the Wireless LAN setup from the operation panel, and select the OK option.
  • Tap the Easy setup icon and click the OK button.
  • Select the Access point option and click the OK option.
  • Press the WEP key and click the OK option.
  • Place the companion CD and run the file.
  • Click the Next option, once you choose your country.
  • Press the Easy Install option and tap the Next icon.
  • When you click the Use the printer on network option, a window of showing the printer detection will appear.
  • Click the Next option to complete the wireless setup.

Canon Mg5722 Usb Setup

  • Make sure your Canon MG5722 printer is turned on.
  • Disconnect any USB or Ethernet cable connected to the Canon MG5722 printer and computer.
  • Ensure that you downloaded the MP Driver package on your system. You can also use the CD to install the drivers.
  • Tap the Run Msetup4.exe file to begin the driver installation process.
  • Click the Easy Install button. If you want to install a certain software alone, then select the Custom Install option and choose a software.
  • In the Select the Printer Connection Method screen, choose the Use the Printer via USB option.
  • Connect the USB cable when a prompt appears. It should be attached firmly between the computer and the Canon printer.
  • Next, open the paper support and then the feed slot cover. Place plain papers after extending the paper guides.
  • Click the Execute option in the Print Head Alignment window.
  • Tap the Align Print Head option in the Start Print Head Alignment screen.
  • Wait for 7 to 8 minutes for the alignment to be completed. Two alignment pages will be printed. Choose the Do Not Agree or Agree button on the Extended Survey Program screen.
  • Click the Exit button in the Installation Completed Successfully window.

Canon Mg5722 Mobile Printing

Mobile printing helps you connect your Android or iOS device to the Canon MG5722 printer to assign print jobs.

Canon Mg5722 Apple Airprint

  • Before initiating the printing process, you have to tap the Home button.
  • Make use of the arrow keys to select the WLAN option.
  • Tap the Left Function button and then choose the Wireless LAN Setup option.
  • Press the WPS button available on your router and wait till the connection is established.
  • Turn on the Wi-Fi option on your device and connect it to the same wireless network as your printer.
  • Open AirPrint app on your device and tap the Share icon.
  • Tap the Print option and choose your Canon Pixma printer from the list displayed.
  • Next, you have to choose the number of copies and modify the settings if needed.
  • Make sure you have loaded the input tray with plain papers.
  • Press the Print option.

Canon Mg5722 Google Cloud Print

  • Follow the procedure that is given below to set up Google Cloud Print and print using it.
  • Register your Canon Pixma MG5722 printer with the Google Cloud Print.
  • Choose the Sign in to Chrome option and sign in using your Google account credentials.
  • Go to Settings and select the Show Advanced Settings option followed by the Manage for Google Cloud Print option.
  • Tap the Add Printers option and select your Canon printer.
  • Make sure you have signed in to Chrome. Click the Print option present under the Chrome menu.
  • Tap the Change option and then the Destination option. Choose your Canon MG5722 printer.
  • Click the Print option.

Canon Mg5722 Pixma Cloud Link

  • Canon MG5722 printer PIXMA Cloud link will help you access the various cloud services. You can also use the Canon PIXMA Cloud link application to perform the print photos and documents.
  • If you want to use the Pixma Cloud link from your handheld device, then you need to download the Canon PRINT Inkjet/ SELPHY application.
  • After downloading the Canon PRINT Inkjet/ SELPHY application, launch it on your system and register your printer.
  • To register your printer, tap the Printer icon on the main screen of the Canon PRINT Inkjet/ SELPHY application.
  • Tap Register with Cloud on the Printer Settings screen.
  • Tap Yes button and perform the on-screen instructions to finish the registration process.

Canon Mg5722 Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting methods are used to fix or resolve the printer issue manually. The troubleshooting methods are provided by the experts. Before you begin to perform the troubleshooting process, try to identify the issue based on the printer performances.

Canon Mg5722 Not Printing Color Ink 

  • To fix the Canon MG5722 printer not printing color ink issue, perform the troubleshooting methods instructed below.
  • Perform a deep clean process to fix this printer issue.
  • Make sure that the Canon MG5722 printer is turned On.
  • Check if the paper tray contains a maximum of five papers.
  • Now, open both the paper output tray and its extension.
  • Select the Setup option on the printer control panel to begin the cleaning process.
  • Select the Maintenance menu followed by the Deep Cleaning option.
  • Tap the Yes button followed by OK.
  • Wait for the Deep Cleaning process to complete.
  • Once the Deep Cleaning process is done, try a test print to check if the issue is cleared.

Why Is Canon MG5722 Not Working?

If your Canon MG 5722 stops working, you can follow the guidelines mentioned below to solve the issue and resume printing.

  • Check whether the Canon MG 5722 printer is turned on. Wait until it initializes.
  • If it doesn't work, try connecting its USB cable to a different USB port on your computer. Consider removing the printer's USB cable from the USB hub and connect it directly to the computer.
  • If this doesn't solve the issue, detach the Canon power cable from its power port. After twenty seconds, connect the power cable to its power port. If it doesn't, power it on manually.

Why is there a Canon MG5722 USB Connection Problem?

The Canon MG 5722 printer's USB problems can be caused by issues on the computer or the printer itself. You can restart the computer and attach the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer to solve the issue. To reset the Canon printer, follow these guidelines.

  • Power off the Canon MG 5722 printer. Wait until it is turned off completely.
  • Press and hold the 'Stop' button for two seconds. Continue holding the Stop button and press the ON button. Keep holding it for two seconds.
  • Let go of the Stop button and press the Stop button five times. At the end of the pressing it for the fifth time, release the buttons. The Canon printer will now shut down. Power on the Canon MG 5722 printer. This method solves connection issues on the Canon printer.
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