IJ Start Canon imageCLASS MF741Cdw Setup [Quick Guide]

The Canon imageCLASS MF741Cdw wireless printer comes with the following core functions print, copy, scan, and send (lite). It supports standard interfaces like wireless, wired, and USB.

IJ Start Canon imageCLASS MF741Cdw Features:

  • 5” Color touch panel.
  • Memory capacity up to 1 GB.
  • Supported media types: Thin, plain, recycled, color, thick, coated, label, and letter.
  • Supported OS: Windows 7, 8.1, 10, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server R2 2021/ R2, macOS 10.9.5 & later.
  • Mobile & cloud-based printing.
  • Automatic duplex printing.
  • Direct printing.
  • Copy resolution up to 600 * 600 dpi
  • Scan to mobile devices via Canon PRINT Business
  • Scan type: Simplex automatic document feeder

The following step-by-step instructions explain how to perform the Canon imageCLASS MF741Cdw printer setup for the first time.

Instructions On IJ Start Canon imageCLASS MF741Cdw Setup

IJ Start Canon imageCLASS MF741Cdw Driver & Manual Download

The driver is needed for setting up a connection between the Canon MX490 printer and your Mac or Windows system. You can get the newest version of the driver for your Canon printer from this web page. Also, the PDF copy of the IJ Start Canon imageCLASS MF741Cdw manual is available here on this site. To get the software, click on the Driver Download button, and for the manual and select the Manual Download button.

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Step 1: Open the product box

  • Place the printer on a table or surface where you can use the printer comfortably.
  • Now, open the product box by removing the outer package.
  • Usually, along with the printer, you can find the printer’s setup CD, a power cord, a network cable, and a hard copy of the user guide.
  • Now, take all the components, including the printer, out of the box.

Step 2: Unpacking the printer

  • Remove the packing tapes present outside the printer.
  • Open the front door of the printer.
  • Clear all the packing materials present inside the printer.
  • While removing the packing material from the toner cartridge (pre-installed), make sure that it is removed carefully and without damaging the cartridge parts.
  • Place the unpacked printer close to an electrical outlet and go to the next step of the Canon imageCLASS MF741Cdw printer setup.

Step 3: Loading paper

  • Pull out the paper tray of your printer.
  • Make sure that the tray is unpacked.
  • Now, based on the paper type (A4 or U.S) you wish to load, align the width guides of the tray.
  • Load a stack of paper in the tray and move the guides towards the paper.
  • Now, place the tray back into the printer.

Step 4: Turn on the printer

  • Get the printer’s power cord.
  • Connect your Canon printer to an electrical outlet using its cord.
  • Once the cord is connected securely, press the Power button on the printer’s control panel to turn it on.
  • Set the initial settings by following the on-screen instructions.
  • Once the settings are configured, go to the next step of the printer setup.

Step 5: Choose the connection method & install the printer driver

  • For Wireless: Press the Yes button when you see the following message on the printer screen: “Do you want to use the wireless LAN to connect to the network?”
  • Connect your Canon imageCLASS printer to a wireless network by following the instructions displayed on the screen.
  • For Wired or USB: Press the No button when you see the message that asks you to use the wireless LAN.
  • If you wish to connect your printer over a wired connection, then connect it to the network router using an Ethernet cable and your computer to the same network using another Ethernet cable.
  • Similarly, for USB, get the USB cable that is recommended by the printer manufacturer. Connect your Canon printer directly to the computer only when prompted during the driver installation.
  • Finally, install the printer driver file on your computer to complete the Canon imageCLASS MF741Cdw printer setup.