USB Setup - Mac OS X Computers
To be able to use the printer to print or scan on a Mac, applications need to be installed on the computer.
The instructions / screenshots below show how to set up your computer to use the printer via USB.
To begin the setup, first download the setup file
Get the Setup File
Read the information taking note of the information concerning warning messages that may appear during setup then click the "Download" button.
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Select Next on the first screen.
![Click Next (outlined in red)](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/click_next.jpg)
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Enter your computer User Name and Password then select Install Helper.
![Enter your computer's User Name and Password, then click Install Helper (outlined in red)](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB//helper_tool_prompt.jpg)
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Select Start Setup
![Click Start Setup (outlined in red)](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/click_start_setup.jpg)
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On the Before You Continue message, select Next.
![Click Next (outlined in red)](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/before_you_continue.jpg)
The installer will acquire information on the latest software for the printer. This may take several minutes.
![Acquiring information on the latest software](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/acquiring_info.jpg)
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Select Yes on the License Agreement.
![Select Yes (outlined in red) to continue](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/license_agreement.jpg)
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Select Agree or Do not agree.
![Select Agree or Do not agree (outlined in red) to proceed](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/for_using_services.jpg)
If you select Do not agree, the following message will appear. Select OK to proceed.
![Select OK (outlined in red) to proceed](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/if_you_clicked_do_not_agree.jpg)
The installer will process for a few moments.
![Processing... Please wait momentarily](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/processing.jpg)
Next, the installer will check the status of the printer. This will take a few moments.
![Checking the printer status](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/checking_printer_status.jpg)
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Select USB Connection (USB Cable) on the Select Connection Method screen, then select Next to proceed.
![Select USB Connection (USB Cable) (outlined in red), then click Next to proceed](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/USB/select_USB_connection.jpg)
IJ Scan Utility will be downloaded and installed. This may take several minutes.
![IJ Scan Utility will be downloaded and installed](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/installing_IJ_Scan_Utility.jpg)
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Make sure the printer is powered on. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable.
![Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/connect_USB_cable.jpg)
The printer will be detected. Please wait..
![Printer is detected](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/USB/printer_connection.jpg)
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On the Print Head Alignment Recommended screen, select Next.
![Click Next (outlined in red) to proceed](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/PHA_recommended.jpg)
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Select Next.
![Click Next (outlined in red)](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/now_able_to_print.jpg)
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Select Continue online.
![Click Contine online (outlined in red)](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20G/3260/Setup/Mac/Wi-Fi%20via%20USB/click_continue_online.jpg)
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