Canon printer giving error “5,156,69” or “5,156,61” when scanning or trying to scan with wireless

Problem When trying to scan with a Canon printer you are receiving an error “5,156, 69″ or “5, 156, 61″ and are not able to successfully complete the task. Solution Follow each step carefully and in the correct order.  Before trying to resolve the scanner issue we would strongly advise that you first run a malware… Continue reading Canon printer giving error “5,156,69” or “5,156,61” when scanning or trying to scan with wireless

MG5250 Wireless Setup

Setting up the printer wirelessly On the printer itself, press the up or down arrow (near the OK button). Beneath the display are 3 square buttons. Press the third button. Using the arrow buttons on the wheel, highlight the option “Wireless LAN Set up” and press the OK button. If asked to activate, select Yes… Continue reading MG5250 Wireless Setup

Buttons do nothing on Canon LIDE Scanner

Problem After your Canon LIDE scanner has been installed, the buttons on the scanner do nothing when pressed. Solution Go to the Applications folder. Open Image Capture. Right click (or ctrl + click) the scanner device (e.g. “Canon LiDE 700F”) Click “Scanner Buttons”. Set the scan selection to “MP Navigator”. Click OK. With thanks to… Continue reading Buttons do nothing on Canon LIDE Scanner

Canon LBP Printer won’t install on Mac OS X Lion

Problem You are unable to install your Canon LBP6000 printer on Mac OS X Lion. The disc supplied may only include software for Windows and you are unable to find the driver on Canon’s website. Solution Download and install the CAPT Printer Driver v3.40 [UK version or US version]. Click the Apple icon in the top left… Continue reading Canon LBP Printer won’t install on Mac OS X Lion

Error when scanning using Canon Multifunction on Mac

Problem When trying to scan wirelessly with a Canon Multifunction printer / scanner in MP Navigator, you get the following error: “Cannot communicate with scanner. Cable may be disconnected or scanner may be turned off. Check status. Scanner driver will be closed. 2.1.0” Cause The incorrect driver is selected in MP Navigator. Solution In MP Navigator, click… Continue reading Error when scanning using Canon Multifunction on Mac