Pilote Imprimante Canon Pixma 3500

The Canon Pixma 3500 is an all-in-one inkjet printer designed for home and small office use, featuring printing, scanning, and copying capabilities. It supports wireless connectivity, high-quality photo printing, and efficient ink usage with individual cartridge replacement. Below are key sections for driver installation, features, setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Features at a Glance

Key components: Print head, scanner unit, control panel, paper trays, ink cartridges, USB port, Wi-Fi module.

System Requirements

Ensure your computer meets minimum requirements before driver installation.

• Windows: Windows 7 SP1 or later (32/64-bit), 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB free disk space.
• macOS: macOS 10.12 Sierra or later, Intel processor, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB free disk space.
• Network: Wi-Fi router for wireless setup; USB cable for direct connection.
• Browser: Internet Explorer 11, Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox for driver download.

NOTE: Always download the latest driver from the official Canon website for optimal performance.

Driver Installation

Follow these steps to install the printer driver on your computer.

1. Download driver: Visit support.canon.com, search for "Pixma 3500", select your OS, download the full driver package.
2. Run installer: Double-click the downloaded file, follow on-screen instructions.
3. Connection type: Choose USB (connect printer via USB cable when prompted) or Wireless (proceed to wireless setup).
4. Complete installation: Restart computer if required, then test print.

WARNING! Do not connect the printer via USB until the installer prompts you to do so.

Printer Setup

Unpack and prepare the printer for first use.

1. Remove packaging: Take out all tapes and protective materials from inside and outside the printer.
2. Install ink cartridges: Open cartridge cover, insert cartridges into their respective slots until they click.
3. Load paper: Adjust paper guides in the input tray, load up to 100 sheets of plain paper.
4. Power on: Connect power cord, press the Power button, wait for initialization to complete.
5. Align print head: Follow on-screen prompts or use printer software to perform automatic alignment.

CAUTION! Handle ink cartridges carefully to avoid leaks; do not touch the copper contacts.

Wireless Configuration

Connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network for wireless printing.

1. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the alarm lamp flashes once.
2. On your computer, run the Canon printer software, select "Wireless LAN Connection".
3. Select your network from the list, enter the Wi-Fi password when prompted.
4. Wait for connection confirmation; the Wi-Fi lamp will stay lit when connected.
5. Alternative method: Use WPS by pressing the Wi-Fi button, then pressing your router's WPS button within 2 minutes.

Tip: Ensure the printer is within range of your Wi-Fi router for stable connection.

Printing Operations

Print documents and photos from various sources.

1. From computer: Open document, select Print, choose "Canon Pixma 3500" as printer, adjust settings (paper type, quality, color), click Print.
2. From mobile device: Install Canon PRINT app, connect to same Wi-Fi network, select photo or document, choose print options.
3. Photo printing: Use photo paper for best results; select "High Quality" or "Photo Printing" mode in printer settings.
4. Duplex printing: Manual duplex supported; print odd pages first, then reload paper to print even pages.

WARNING! Always use genuine Canon ink and recommended paper types for optimal print quality.

Scanning & Copying

Use the flatbed scanner for scanning documents and photos.

1. Scanning: Place document face down on scanner glass, use Canon software or Windows/macOS built-in scanning tools.
2. Copying: Place original on scanner glass, press Color or Black Copy button on printer control panel, select number of copies.
3. Adjust settings: Use software to adjust resolution (up to 1200 dpi), file format (PDF, JPEG), and destination.
4. Multiple page scanning: Use the document feeder (if equipped) or scan pages individually.

NOTE: Clean scanner glass regularly to avoid streaks or spots on scanned images.

Ink Cartridge Management

Monitor and replace ink cartridges when necessary.

• Ink levels: Check via printer software or control panel display.
• Replacement: Open cartridge cover, press old cartridge down to release, remove, unpack new cartridge, insert firmly.
• Compatibility: Use only Canon PGI-270 (Black) and CLI-271 (Color) cartridges.
• Economy mode: Enable in printer settings to reduce ink consumption for draft documents.

CAUTION! Do not refill cartridges; this may damage the print head and void warranty.

Maintenance & Cleaning

Regular maintenance ensures optimal printer performance.

1. Print head cleaning: Use printer software to perform automatic cleaning if prints are streaky or missing colors.
2. Nozzle check: Print test pattern to verify all nozzles are working properly.
3. Exterior cleaning: Unplug printer, use dry soft cloth; do not use alcohol or solvents.
4. Paper path: Remove any jammed paper carefully to avoid damage to rollers.

WARNING! Unplug the printer before any cleaning; never insert objects into printer openings.

Regulatory Information

FCC Compliance: This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to conditions: (1) device must not cause harmful interference, (2) device must accept any interference received. Copyright © Canon Inc. All rights reserved. For support, visit canon.com/support or contact Canon Customer Service at 1-800-OK-CANON.

Troubleshooting

Reset: Hold Stop button for 5 seconds to reset printer settings to default.

Service: 1-800-OK-CANON; support.canon.com