Reset Canon Printer in Simple Steps - Complete Guide

If you have any problem with your Canon printer, it must be due to a change in the settings; then, you can reset your printer, and all the settings will change back to normal. If you want to get information on how to reset Canon printer, then it can be done through the printer only by using the instructions mentioned below:

• Click on the control panel of your printer.
• Then you will see a reset button.
• Choose the “Soft Reset” option and hold it until you see a “Hard Reset” option.
• After that, release the button, and the hard reset on your printer will be completed.

Where do I find the reset button on a Canon printer?

On a few models of Canon printers, the stop button is the reset button, and it is even written on them as a “Stop/Reset” button. However, in some old models, there is no button, and you must manually reset it.

How can I manually reset my Canon printer?

To reset your Canon printer manually, you have to go to the setup button on your printer, then click on the device settings, and you will be able to reset your printer manually by clicking the button to reset the printer.

When should I reset my Canon printer? 

If you have mistakenly given the command to your printer to print the wrong page or if your printer is not working correctly for any reason, then you can click the reset button on your printer to stop the printing as it deletes all the given data and reset the settings back to default. It also solves issues like unresponsive, slow, or blank page printing.

What is a soft reset on a Canon printer?

A soft reset is a function on the printer that helps you to delete all the received data to print. If you have been given a command to print the wrong page or multiple pages, then no problem. You can use the reset button on your printer to immediately stop the printing and delete all the commands.

How to reset your Canon printer to factory settings?

If your printer is still unresponsive to your command, try resetting it to factory settings, as it deletes all your previous data and turns all the settings to default. If you want to reset your settings to factory data, then you can use the given instructions:

• Click “Setup” on your Canon printer.
• Follow down the options and select “Device settings.”
• Then you must click on the “Reset settings” from the options.
• Press the “Reset all” button and click on “OK.”
• After that, your device will be factory reset.

Therefore you must have understood the process to reset your Canon printer. If you face any issues or need assistance with anything, you can contact the Canon service center or customer support, who will answer your questions.

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