Canon GX3000 Series Printer User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: Canon

Table of Contents

GX3000 Series Printer
Holding the Printer
Box Contents
Turning on the Printer
Easy Setup Using Computer/Smartphone
Making Initial Settings
Pouring Ink
Loading Paper
Connecting to a Computer or Smartphone
Loading Paper
Transporting Your Printer
Documents / Resources

GX3000 Series
Getting Started

GX3000 Series Printer

Read Safety and Important Information addendum( first).

Installing the Printer

Connecting to a Computer, Smartphone or Tablet

Holding the Printer

Box Contents

Ink Bottles
Power Cord
Setup CD-ROM
Safety and Important Information
Getting Started (this manual)

Turning on the Printer

Connect the power cord.
Press the ON button.

Easy Setup Using Computer/Smartphone

Simple, easy-to-follow instructions are displayed on your computer or smartphone.

Visit the URL below to start setup. https://ij.start.canon/GX3040
Follow the instructions to complete setup and print.

Making Initial Settings

Use the and buttons to select a language, and then press the OK button.
Set the date, and then press the OK button.
Set the time, and then press the OK button.
Select ON, and then press the OK button.

Pouring Ink

Important
This product requires careful handling of ink. Ink may splatter when the ink tanks are filled with ink. If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come off.

Open the scanning unit / cover.
Open the tank cap on the left of the printer.
Hold the ink bottle upright and gently twist the bottle cap to remove.
Align the nozzle of the ink bottle with the inlet.
Slowly stand the ink bottle upside down and push down to pour the ink.
• If the ink does not pour, gently remove the ink bottle and try again.
Gently remove the ink bottle from the inlet.
• Be careful not to spill the ink.
Replace the tank cap securely.
Repeat steps 2 through 7 to pour all ink into the corresponding ink tanks on the right.
Close the scanning unit / cover.
• If you lift the scanning unit / cover slightly and release it, it will close by itself.

Loading Paper

Select Yes , and then press the OK button.
Remove the cassette from the printer.
Slide apart the paper guides.
• Slide the right paper guide to the right edge. Align the front paper guide with the Letter or A4 mark.
Load Letter or A4 sized plain paper.
• Place the paper against the front paper guide, and align the right paper guide to the width of the paper.
Replace the cassette.
Pull out the paper output tray.
Check that the following screen appears.

Select the connection method that best matches how you will use the printer.

To use the printer without connecting to any other devices
Setup is now complete.
To use the printer connecting to a computer or smartphone
Proceed to the next page.

Connecting to a Computer or Smartphone

If you are using multiple computers/smartphones, perform these steps on each device.

https://rs.ciggws.net/rd2.cgi?FNC=GSQB_MOV&DEV=GX3000%20series&CTN=MOV%2FWireless_LAN_connection.html

Access the Canon website directly. No need to search. https://ij.start.canon/connect
Enter your printer’s model name and click Go.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using the Setup CD-ROM

Double click EasySetup.exe on the screen that appears.
If the printer selection screen appears, select GX3040.
If the installation screen appears, click Next.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
If nothing appears, start Explorer and then run EasySetup.exe in the CD-ROM.

Loading Paper

Open the paper support.
Slide the right-hand side paper guide to the far right.
Load several sheets of paper with the print side facing up and slide the side paper guide against the edge of the paper stack.

Transporting Your Printer

When relocating the printer, check the following. Refer to the Online Manual for details.

Check that the position of the ink valve lever is closed.
Check if the tank caps are completely closed.
If the print head holder is in the center of the printer, check that the cover is closed.

Pack the printer in a plastic bag in case ink leaks.

Pack the printer in a sturdy box so that it is placed with its bottom facing down, using sufficient protective material to ensure safe transport.
Do not tilt the printer. Ink may leak.
Please handle with care and ensure the box remains flat and NOT turned upside down or on its side, as the printer may be damaged and ink in the printer may leak.
When a shipping agent is handling transport of the printer, have its box marked “THIS SIDE UP” to keep the printer with its bottom facing down. Mark also with “FRAGILE” or “HANDLE WITH CARE”.