New! Canon Pixma Tr8620a Setup

Don’t have any idea about Canon PIXMA TR8620a Setup printer for the first time? No worries, it is very simple to set up your printer and complete the installation. Setting up the new printer is a required process that you need to perform before you start to work with it. Once the printer setup is successfully done, you can begin the installation process without any delay. To do so, you need to follow the below instructions carefully.

Canon Pixma Tr8620a Setup

Canon Pixma Tr8620a Unboxing Setup

Contents Inside The Box

First, ensure that all the contents are available inside the box.

  • Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer
  • Setup Guide
  • Ink Tanks (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
  • Telephone/Modem Cord
  • Power Cord

Unpacking The Printer

  • Open the box and remove the power cord and the ink cartridges from the package.
  • Next, remove the printed documents and the installation CD-ROM from the box.
  • Now, gently lift the printer from the package.
  • Discard the foam packing materials and uncover the printer from the plastic cover.
  • Next, remove all the protective tapes around the printer.
  • Now, open the scanner unit and discard the orange protective tapes.
  • Close the scanner unit of your Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer.

Connecting The Power Cord

  • Plug the power cord into the rear of the printer and the other end into an electrical outlet.
  • Turn on the printer.
  • Select your language and tap Yes and OK on the printer’s control panel.
  • Next, choose your country/region and tap OK.

Installing The Ink Tanks

  • Now, open the scanner unit to install the ink tanks into the printer.
  • Unpack one of the ink tanks from the package and discard the protective tapes from the tank.
  • Remove the orange cap.
  • Next, insert the ink tank into the respective slot.
  • Make sure that the ink tank is installed correctly in its place.
  • Follow these instructions to insert the remaining ink tanks into the Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer.
  • Gently close the scanner unit.

Inserting The Paper

  • Tap on the OK button on the printer screen to start loading the paper.
  • Pull out the paper cassette from the printer.
  • Next, remove the cassette cover.
  • Now, slide the paper width guide as far as possible.
  • Insert the sheets into the cassette.
  • Adjust the paper width guide to the edges of the stack and attach the cassette cover.
  • Insert the paper cassette into the printer.
  • Pull out the paper output tray from the printer.

Aligning Printhead

  • Go to the Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer’s control panel and tap OK to print the alignment pattern.
  • Now, open the scanner lid and load the alignment pattern with the print side down on the scanner glass.
  • Close the scanner lid and tap OK on the printer’s control panel.
  • Next, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.

You can complete the printer’s unboxing and hardware setup by following the above instructions.

Canon Pixma Tr8620a Driver Download

To utilize all the features of this printer, you need to download and install the printer driver that supports your printer. The driver will allow your printer to communicate with other devices. It will also help your printer accept the data sent from the device and complete the required task. By following the below procedures, you can download and install the printer driver on your computer.

  • First, launch the default browser on your computer.
  • Now, visit your Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer’s official support page.
  • Here, type your printer name in the search bar at the top of the page, or you can browse to the printer model name by selecting the Printers section from Product Type.
  • In the next window, choose your device name from the list.
  • Now, select your printer’s model number from the list.
  • Next, click on the Drivers & Downloads button at the top of the window.
  • Below the Drivers & Downloads category, choose your Windows operating system with the version from the drop-down list and select your language.
  • Now, click Select next to the driver file.
  • Click the Download button below the chosen driver file.
  • Now, the driver of your Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer will start to download.

Canon Pixma Tr8620a Driver Install

To install the printer driver, you can either use the installation CD or run the downloaded driver file on your computer. It includes a simple step to install and complete the printer setup using the driver installation CD. Perform the below steps to install the driver on your computer.

  • In case you have the driver installation CD that came with your printer package, insert it into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and start the installation.
  • Perform the on-screen prompts and complete the driver installation process on your computer.
  • If you have downloaded the driver file from the Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer’s official support page, launch the executable file and start the installation process on your computer.
  • In the Setup window, click on the Start Setup button.
  • Next, select your country or place of residence and choose Next.
  • Click on the Yes button in the License Agreement window to accept the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT.
  • If you click No, you cannot install the software.
  • Next, in the Extended Survey Program window, review the information and click the “Agree” or “Do not Agree” button.
  • Now, perform the on-screen prompts on your computer to proceed with the installation.
  • In the Connection Method window, you will be asked to connect your Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer to your computer.
  • Click the Yes button to finish the connection setup.
  • Now, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Canon Pixma Tr8620a Wireless Setup

Wireless Setup Using Manual Connect

  • First, ensure to turn on your printer.
  • Go to the printer’s home screen and tap the Settings icon.
  • Next, choose the Device settings option on the printer screen.
  • Tap on the LAN settings option.
  • Here, choose the Wi-Fi option from the list.
  • Select the Wi-Fi setup option on your printer screen.
  • Tap the Manual connect option from the list.
  • Now, the Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer will search for the wireless network.
  • Once detected, tap your respective wireless network name on the printer screen.
  • Input your wireless network password using the on-screen keypad and tap the OK button.
  • Again, touch the OK button to confirm your network password.
  • Now, your printer will take some time to connect to the wireless network.
  • Once your printer is successfully connected to the network, you will see the “Connected to the wireless router” message on its screen.
  • Finally, tap the OK button.
  • You can now see the wireless signal icon on your printer’s home screen.
  • If the Wi-Fi network connection fails, try to reconnect your printer.

With all the above instructions, you can complete the wireless setup on your Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer.

Canon Pixma Tr8620a Usb Setup

The USB connection setup is the easiest and quickest way to connect your printer to your devices. Moreover, you can automatically install the driver on your computer. To do so, perform the below instructions.

  • Make sure to turn on your printer.
  • Now, connect your printer and computer using a USB cable (only if you are prompted during the driver installation).
  • Click on the Windows icon at the bottom-left corner of your computer’s main screen.
  • Input Control Panel into the search bar at the bottom of the window.
  • Select the Control Panel option from the search result.
  • Here, choose the Hardware and Sound option.
  • Select Devices and Printers from the list.
  • Next, click the Add a printer option.
  • Select your Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer name from the available list and click the Next button.
  • The printer installation window will appear on the screen.
  • Now, start to install your printer on your computer.

Canon Pixma Tr8620a Wired Setup

For a wired setup, you can use the LAN method to easily connect your printer to the network. To do so, just perform the below instructions carefully.

  • First, check if your printer is turned on.
  • Now, connect the Ethernet cable to the respective port on your printer’s back and the other end to your network device (router).
  • Go to the printer’s control panel and tap the Settings icon.
  • Here, touch the Device settings option from the list.
  • Select the “LAN settings” option on the Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer screen.
  • Tap the Wired LAN option from the list.
  • Touch the Wired LAN active/inactive option.
  • Next, tap the Active button on the printer screen.
  • Once the connection is successful, you can see the Ethernet symbol on the printer’s home screen.

Canon Pixma Tr8620a Scanner

  • Make sure to turn on your printer.
  • Now, lift the scanner lid and load the document with the print side down on the scanner glass.
  • Slowly close the scanner lid of your Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer.
  • Go to the Start menu on your computer’s main screen and open the Canon Utility application.
  • Select the IJ Scan Utility option.
  • Click the Settings button at the bottom-right of the window.
  • Now, the Settings window will appear on the screen.
  • Select the Document Scan category at the left menu panel on the window.
  • Make sure to complete the settings such as color mode, paper size, resolution, etc.
  • After completing the document settings, click on the OK button at the bottom of the screen.
  • Now, you will be back to the Canon IJ Scan Utility window.
  • Select the Document option at the top of the screen.
  • Now, the Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer will start the scanning process.

You can complete the printer’s scan setup on your computer by following the above instructions.

Canon Pixma Tr8620a Copy

  • Ensure to turn on your printer.
  • Next, make sure to load the plain white sheets into the input paper tray.
  • Tap the Copy option on the printer’s home screen.
  • Touch the Standard copy option from the list.
  • Now, open the scanner lid and load the document with the copy side facing down on the scanner glass.
  • Close the scanner lid.
  • Otherwise, place the original with the copy side facing up in the automatic document feeder.
  • Go to the Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer screen and specify the number of copies you want.
  • Tap the Settings option on the printer screen.
  • Here, set the paper size and media type settings.
  • Finally, tap the Black or Color button on the printer screen.
  • Now, the printer will start copying the document.

You can complete the copying process with your printer by following the above instructions.

Canon Pixma Tr8620a Fax

  • First, ensure to complete the fax setup on your printer.
  • Make sure to connect the telephone line cable to your printer and the other end to the telephone line jack on the wall.
  • Next, connect one end of the modular cable to your Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer and the other end to the telephone.
  • Check if your printer is turned on.
  • Load the document with the fax side facing down on the scanner lid.
  • Otherwise, place the original with the fax side facing up in the automatic document feeder.
  • Go to the printer’s control panel and tap the Fax option on the home screen.
  • Here, change the fax settings if necessary.
  • Tap the “Enter the number” field on the printer screen and input the fax or telephone number of the recipient.
  • Once done, touch the OK button.
  • At last, tap the Black or Color button to start sending the fax.

Using the above instructions, you can send a fax from your Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer.

Canon Pixma Tr8620a Troubleshooting

Sometimes, your printer will face some common problems. If you encounter any issue with your printer, use the appropriate troubleshooting methods to resolve the issue. Troubleshooting is the simplest and best way to get the printer back to work. It helps to clear most of the bugs in the machine. By following the below instructions, you can troubleshoot the issues with your printer.

Canon Pixma Tr8620a Not Printing

Check The Connectivity

  • Make sure to connect the power cord to the rear of your printer and an electrical outlet, and then turn it on.
  • If you connect the Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer and computer by USB cable, check whether the cable is connected correctly. In case of any problem with the USB cable, then replace it with a new one.
  • If you are connected using a Wi-Fi network, check whether the printer and your computer are on the same network.
  • Now, check whether your printer is printing properly.
  • If the issue continues, follow the below instructions.

Check The Port Settings

  • First, restart your computer.
  • Power off the printer and the wireless router.
  • Wait for some time and turn on your printer and the wireless router.
  • Make sure to connect your printer and computer to the same network.
  • Next, open the Control Panel window on your computer.
  • Choose the Devices and Printers option from the list.
  • Right-click on your Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer and choose the Properties option from the drop-down list.
  • Here, select the Ports tab and check all the port settings. In case you have to make any changes to these settings, you can do it now.
  • Check if the printer is printing properly.

Canon Pixma Tr8620a Not Scanning

Reconnect The Printer

  • If you have already turned on your printer, turn it off and disconnect the printer’s power cord.
  • Now, disconnect the wireless router for 15 seconds.
  • Restart your computer and wait until it turns on.
  • Turn on your router again by connecting the necessary cables.
  • Next, plug the power cord to your Canon PIXMA TR8620a printer’s rear and the other end into an electrical outlet.
  • Power on your printer.
  • Now, check whether you can scan from your printer.

Reinstall The Printer Driver

Before reinstalling the driver, make sure to completely delete the installed printer driver from your computer. By following the below instructions, you can reinstall the printer driver on your device.

  • Select the Start menu on your computer's main screen.
  • Now, search for the Control Panel option in the search bar.
  • Click the Control Panel option from the search result.
  • Select the Programs option in the Control Panel window.
  • Here, choose the Programs & Features option from the list.
  • Now, select the printer driver from the list and right-click it.
  • Click on the Uninstall option from the menu.
  • Again click on the Uninstall option in the confirmation dialog box.
  • Once you have completely uninstalled the printer driver, reinstall it on your computer using the software CD or visit the official support page.

You can now fix the issues with your Canon PIXMA TR8620a Setup by following the above troubleshooting instructions.

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