Canon Owners Manual for G3270 Printer

The Canon G3270 is a high-performance MegaTank inkjet printer designed for home and small office use, featuring refillable ink tanks for significant cost savings, wireless connectivity, automatic duplex printing, and high-quality photo printing. Below are key sections covering setup, features, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Features at a Glance

Key components: Refillable MegaTank ink system, control panel with LCD screen, paper input tray, output tray, wireless antenna, USB port, power connector.

Unpacking and Installation

Remove printer from box and inspect all contents. Place on stable, level surface near power outlet.

1. Remove protective tapes: Remove all blue tapes from print head, cartridge holder, and interior.
2. Install ink tanks: Fill each tank with provided ink bottles; insert into corresponding slots until click.
3. Load paper: Adjust paper guides in input tray; load up to 100 sheets of plain paper.
4. Connect power: Plug power cord into printer and wall outlet.

WARNING! Handle ink bottles carefully to avoid spills. Keep printer upright during installation.

Initial Setup and Configuration

Power on printer; follow on-screen prompts on LCD display.

1. Initialize ink system: Printer will automatically prime ink lines (takes several minutes).
2. Align print head: Print alignment page via maintenance menu when prompted.
3. Connect to network: Press Wi-Fi button, use WPS or select network from list on display.
4. Install software: Insert CD or download Canon PRINT app; follow installation wizard.

CAUTION! Do not unplug power during initialization. Ensure stable internet connection for software setup.

Technical Specifications

• Printer Type: Inkjet with refillable tank system.
• Print Speed: Up to 13 ipm (black), 6.8 ipm (color).
• Ink Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow.
• Connectivity: USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
• Paper Sizes: Letter, Legal, A4, envelopes, photo papers up to 5"x7".
• Supported OS: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
• Power Requirements: 120V AC, 60Hz.
• Dimensions: 15.9" W x 12.7" D x 7.7" H.

Printer Controls and Settings

Access menus via LCD display and control buttons. Front Panel: POWER, STOP, Wi-Fi, Ink LEDs.

LCD Menu Navigation: Use arrow buttons to select; OK to confirm. Settings include: Print Quality (Standard, High), Paper Type, Duplex On/Off, Network Settings, Maintenance.

Print Quality: Adjust via driver settings for draft/normal/best. Network: Set SSID, password, Wi-Fi Direct name. Maintenance: Print head cleaning, alignment, nozzle check. Ink Levels: View on LCD or via Canon PRINT app.

Connecting to Devices

USB: Direct connection to computer. Wireless: Connect to home network or use Wi-Fi Direct.

1. Turn on printer and ensure Wi-Fi is enabled.
2. For network: Use WPS button on router or select network manually via LCD.
3. For Wi-Fi Direct: Enable on printer, connect device to printer's direct network.
4. Install Canon PRINT app on mobile devices for wireless printing.

Tip: Place printer within range of Wi-Fi router for stable connection.

Printing Operations

Supports documents, photos, web pages, envelopes.

1. Send print job: Select print from application; choose Canon G3270 as printer.
2. Select settings: Choose paper size, type, quality, duplex in print dialog.
3. Monitor status: Check LCD for job progress; ink levels shown on display.
4. Cancel job: Press STOP button on printer if needed.
5. Photo printing: Use photo paper; select "High Quality" in settings for best results.
6. Duplex printing: Enable in driver; printer automatically flips paper.

WARNING! Do not open covers during printing. Use recommended paper types to avoid jams.

Ink System Management

Refillable tanks: Refill when ink low indicator appears. Use genuine Canon GI-90 ink bottles.

1. Check levels: Via LCD menu or Canon PRINT app.
2. Refill: Open ink tank cap; slowly pour ink until near MAX line; close securely.
3. Reset counter: After refill, press and hold STOP button for 5 seconds to reset ink monitor.

CAUTION! Wipe spills immediately. Store ink bottles upright in cool, dry place.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Unplug power before cleaning exterior. Use soft, dry cloth; avoid liquids on printer.

Print Head Cleaning: Access via Maintenance menu on LCD. Run nozzle check first; if lines missing, perform cleaning cycle (uses small amount of ink).

CAUTION! Do not touch print head nozzles. Allow printer to complete cleaning cycle without interruption.

Regulatory and Safety Information

FCC Part 15: Class B digital device; complies with interference limits for residential use. Copyright © Canon U.S.A., Inc. For support, visit www.usa.canon.com or contact 1-800-OK-CANON. Energy Star certified. RoHS compliant.

Troubleshooting Guide

Reset: Menu > Settings > Device Settings > Reset Settings if needed.

Service: 1-800-OK-CANON; www.usa.canon.com