How to reset Canon printer to factory settings?

Author: Jack James

If your Canon printer keeps showing errors, loses connectivity, or refuses to function properly, a reset may be the best solution. Call 1-844-957-6312 for expert step-by-step guidance. Resetting your Canon printer to factory settings restores the device to its original state, eliminating glitches and allowing you to start fresh.

Why Reset a Canon Printer?

Over time, printers may accumulate errors, misconfigurations, or corrupted data. A factory reset can solve:

  1. Network issues – Wi-Fi problems, IP conflicts, or frequent disconnections.
  2. Software glitches – Unresponsive menus, print queue problems, or slow performance.
  3. Incorrect settings – Accidental changes in configuration.
  4. Cartridge recognition errors – Printer not detecting ink properly.
  5. Performance problems – Delays, freezes, or repeated error codes.

A reset wipes all user settings, restoring the printer to how it was when first purchased.

Types of Canon Printer Resets

Before performing a full factory reset, it’s important to know that Canon printers allow several kinds of resets depending on the issue.

  1. Soft Reset – Simply turns the printer off and back on to clear temporary memory.
  2. Network Reset – Removes Wi-Fi settings and restores network defaults.
  3. Ink Reset – Resets cartridge recognition to bypass ink errors.
  4. Hard/Factory Reset – Restores the entire printer to original factory defaults.
Steps to Reset Canon Printer to Factory Settings

The exact steps may vary depending on your Canon model, but most printers follow a similar process.

Method 1: Reset Through Control Panel
  1. Turn on your Canon printer.
  2. Press the Setup/Menu button.
  3. Navigate to Device Settings.
  4. Select Reset Settings.
  5. Choose Reset All or Factory Reset.
  6. Confirm the action and restart your printer.

This will erase all custom configurations, including Wi-Fi, paper settings, and preferences.

Method 2: Reset Network Settings

If your main issue is wireless connectivity, you can reset only the network.

  1. Go to Setup → Device Settings.
  2. Select LAN Settings.
  3. Choose Reset LAN Settings.
  4. Confirm and restart the printer.

After this, you’ll need to reconnect the printer to your Wi-Fi network.

Method 3: Hard Reset (Using Stop/Power Buttons)

Some Canon printers can be reset manually without menus.

  1. Turn off the printer.
  2. Hold down the Stop/Reset button.
  3. While holding, press and hold the Power button.
  4. Release the Stop button but keep holding Power.
  5. Press the Stop button twice, then release all buttons.
  6. The printer will enter reset mode and restore defaults.
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