Summary: This article will look into Canon’s Printer Default Password creation and modification. We will be giving you precise guidance on every aspect of it. From common password suggestions to troubleshooting solutions, you will get guided on each of them. Let’s get started.
Canon Printers is one of the most chosen printer brands in the USA. But often the password creation part can irritate its users. It is good to know how to find, reset, or change those passwords.
The default passwords for those printers can vary as per the printer model and firmware version. Those common default passwords come automatically when the printer is bought.
The knowledge of those common passwords can also help you to ease things out.
All these processes are easy and simple but need to be done accurately. Otherwise, you may land in more trouble. So try to read this article nicely and proceed with multiple cross-verification of your actions.
What are the Common Default Passwords of Canon?
For most of the Canon printers, the preset default passwords are usually easy to find. Some of the most common default passwords work on almost every Canon printer model. You can start using these passwords for your printer from top to bottom. Following is the list for the same.
- “12345678” or “87654321”: The printer is most likely to have this numerical order password with username may be “ADMIN”.
- “00000000”: This number is the next you try as your password.
- “canon” or “admin”: You can simply write the canon or admin word in all small caps in the password section. You can have this password if your printer is from E460, E480, iB4000, MB2000, MG2900, and MX490 series.
- Printer’s Serial Number: If the above passwords are not working then you can also look for your printer’s serial number and try it as your password.
- No Password: Many printers don’t come with any preset password. In that, you have to enable the password security option in the settings.
How Do I Find My Default Password in Canon Printers?
Let’s see how you can directly find the default password and avoid those hit-and-trial methods. You can use the following steps to find the right default password which is set by the company itself.
Password Sticker: You can look for the password sticker or password QR code. You can find those being put on the printer’s box or behind the printer device. You can also look for it in the user manual or in other documents provided along with the device.
Visit Canon’s Printer Support Website: If nothing works feel free to visit Canon’s official support website and get your issues resolved.
How Do I Change the Default Password?
For creating the passwords you can use from 4 to up to 32 characters. However, Canon recommends its users to have at least an 8-character password.
You can change the default password on your printer by using its touchscreen control panel. Here is how you can do that with proper steps.
- Change Wi-fi Password From The Printer: If your Canon printer supports touchscreen operation then you can follow these steps to change the password.
- Step 1: Setting > Device Settings > LAN Settings > Wireless Direct > Enable/ Disable Wireless Direct > On.
- After that, you go back to your LAN Settings.
- Step 2: LAN Settings > Wireless Direct > Change Password > Change Manually > Save Password.
How Do I Troubleshoot My Canon Printer Default Password?
Problem: The printer not connecting to the computer
Solution: Reinsert the USB cable, use a different USB port, and restart both the computer and printer. Also, check if the printer is set as a default printer in your system.
Problem: Password Lost
Solution: Reset the printer to the factory settings.
Problem: Forgotten Network Credentials
Solution: Access the printer’s web address under network settings.
Problem: Password incorrect or error shown
Solution: Check your typos (spelling errors, capitalization errors, check network settings, router settings, etc)
Problem: Connectivity Issues
Solution: Crosscheck the network name on your computer. Check the correct security protocols (WPA2, WPA3) and your printer supports them.
Conclusion
Canon Printer is one of the most used printers in the USA. Also don’t forget to re-read all the given steps which has been mentioned in this article. Do the correct Canon printer default password setup and have a smooth and seamless experience in printing.
