Your PIXMA MG3520 or MG3522 allows you to manage the printer power from your computer.
Follow the instructions below for your computer Operating System.
Power Off
From a Mac®
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Select Power Settings from the menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility
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Select Power Off, then OK.
From Windows
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Open the printer driver setup window.
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Select Power Off on the Maintenance tab, then OK. The machine power switches off, and the Maintenance tab displays again.
Auto Power
With this feature, you can set:
From a Mac
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Select Power Settings from the menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
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Check that the machine is on, then select Auto Power.
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If necessary, complete the following settings:
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Apply the settings. The Auto Power on/off functions are now set. To disable a function, select Disable from the list according to the same procedure.
From Windows
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Open the printer driver setup window.
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Make sure that the machine is on and then select the Auto Power on the Maintenance tab.
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The Auto Settings dialogue box appears. If necessary, complete the following settings:
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Click OK. When the confirmation message appears, click OK again.
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The Maintenance tab displays again. The Auto Power ON / OFF functions are now set. To disable a function, use the same procedure to select Disable from the list.
Important to know
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Auto Power is only available when connected via USB.
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If the printer is off or if communication between the printer and the computer is disabled, an error message may appear.
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If you connect the printer to a wireless network, you can set Auto Power Off, but the power won't switch off automatically.
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If you use the Power Off function on the printer, you won't be able to turn the machine on from your computer.
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When the machine is turned off, the status monitor message varies depending on the Auto Power On setting.
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When the setting is Enable, Printer is standing by displays.
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When the setting is Disable, Printer is offline displays.