Canon MX490 Printer

Your Canon MX490 Printer needs suitable drivers and software to set up. So, visit the Canon printer support site, i.e., ij.start.cannon and start the process. PIXMA MX490 Printer offers Copy, Scan and Fax features in one model. If you have a newer (or older) Canon MX490, get relevant assistance to set it up with the following guide.   

Start with Canon MX490 Unboxing

• Remove outer box seal recently purchased Canon printer model.
• Open the box seal and ensure you get a few essentials, i.e., setup CD for windows and mac, cable cords, ink cartridges, and manual. 
• Now, carefully lift the Canon PIXMA MX490 printer model from the box and remove the packaging.
• Place the printer nearby PC or laptop.
• Insert the power cable to the PIXMA MX490 rear and connect to the wall outlet.
• Press the ON button to turn on the Canon printer.
• Load white papers in the cassette.
• Install colored and black cartridges and follow Canon MX490 wireless setup next.

Canon MX490 Wireless Setup – WiFi Connection

Canon MX490 model is a wireless printer that you have to connect through a WiFi connection. Here’s how to set up the wireless connection;

• First of all, turn on your MX490 printer model.

• On the front menu, press the Setup button looks like a screwdriver.

• Press the left or right button till the Wireless LAN setup appears.

• Press OK when you see the Wireless LAN setup option.

• Select the Push button method on the printer screen.

• Press the WPS button on the wireless router.

• Hold for 2 minutes and press OK. Your MX490 is connected to the wireless connection.

If your router isn’t wireless, then you have to use the Standard setup method or Pin code. With this, your Canon PIXMA MX490 Wireless Setup has completed one step. Now, you’ve to perform the printer drivers download and installation step.  

Download Canon PIXMA MX490 Driver and Software 

You can download the software from usa.canon.com, however, we’ll go through more easiest method shown below;

• Step 1 – Go to the official website ij.start.cannon.

Open a web browser on your PC and go to canon support portal, ij.start.canon. It will open the Canon welcome page.

• Step 2 – Continue with the “Set Up” option.

Four options displays on the screen, including Set Up, Online Manual, Recommended Functions, and FAQs. You have to select the “Set Up (Start Here)” option to reach next.

• Step 3 – Enter “MX490” in the product model box.    

This step has two options, either add a model number or select from the page. Opt 1- Type the “MX490” in the shown box, click on the given model, and click Go. Opt 2- you otherwise can click on the “MX” button on the shown list and select your MX490 model from the MX series.

• Step 4 – Click “Download” to get setup.

The complete Canon PIXMA MX490 Driver and software pack should appear on your screen. First, make sure you’ve selected your current OS from the top right. Then, click on the Download tab to get a universal Canon printer setup on your system.

• Step 5 – Download Canon MX490 setup and run it.

If another prompt display on the browser, select Save or Save As option. When the MX490 setup is downloaded, click run or double-click to start the Canon MX490 printer install.

What kind of printer is Canon MX490?

Canon MX490 is a wireless all-in-one Printer model that offers a user multiple functions, including print, copy, scan and fax. It’s the best choice for business and home use. With the 2.5″ LCD screen, you get 20 sheets of the document feeder. The wireless features support AirPrint and Google Cloud Print.