The PIXMA MG2540S is the ideal home All-In-One, letting you print, scan and copy documents and photos at speed without compromising on quality. Simple to use, it’s a stylish, compact and desk-friendly device with powerful features for every home user.
This printer uses FINE cartridge technology for deep blacks, vivid colours and stunning level of detail. Optional high-capacity Canon XL ink cartridges give you more pages and longer between ink replacements. Using XL ink cartridges can save you up to 30% on the cost of printing.
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How to Setup Wireless Printing
If you have a wireless-enabled printer, you can print from virtually anywhere on your home or office network. However, it’s important to note that you will need a User’s guide or access point to make the connection work.
First, connect the Pixma MG2540S to the internet via a wired connection with your computer and then follow the steps below to set up the wireless feature on your printer. Once you’ve finished, you should be able to print from anywhere in your home or office.
To start the process, press the setup button on the printer and wait a few seconds until the blue Wi-Fi lamp lights up. Next, the printer will search for a compatible access point automatically.
Once the access point is found, the printer will display a screen that shows which method it has chosen to use. If the Push Button Method appears, press the stop button; if it doesn’t, choose the appropriate method and continue to the next step.
How to Setup Wireless Scanning
If you want to scan documents wirelessly from a Pixma MG2540S, first ensure that your Mac is able to detect your scanner and printer. To do this, open Finder and select Image Capture (System Settings on macOS Ventura and above).
If your scanner is not listed in the left panel, you can add it by clicking the + sign on the lower-left corner of the panel. Once it’s added, you can scan images from your Canon printer by selecting Scan on the right panel of the window.
Next, decide where to store your scanned document on the computer. Depending on your scanner, you may have limited options here, but you can usually choose a file type that will save the image to your computer.
After a few minutes, you’ll see a preview of the scanned document in the lower-right corner of the screen. When the scan is finished, the scanned document will appear in the folder you selected.
How to Setup Wireless Copying
If you’re looking for a way to easily print documents and photos from your smartphone or tablet without having to connect the printer to your computer, then you might want to consider using wireless printing on your Pixma MG2540S. This WiFi printer allows you to print directly from your mobile device using Canon’s own app and the Google Play Store. This makes it easy to create professional-looking greeting cards, calendars, and 3D paper crafts.
To set up your Pixma MG2540S for wireless printing, first make sure that the Wi-Fi is on. Once it’s on, you should see a blue Wi-Fi light that flashes quickly when the printer is connected to your network. Next, open the Canon print app on your mobile device and tap the ADD PRINTER icon. Follow the instructions to install and register your printer. Once you’ve done this, you can then start printing. You can even scan and copy documents to your mobile device from your printer, if you’ve configured it as a remote printer.
How to Setup Wireless Faxing
If you have a Pixma MG2540S, there are a few different ways that you can set up wireless faxing. The simplest way is to use an online service like eFax, which lets you send and receive faxes from almost any device that has an internet connection.
This method is more convenient than using a traditional fax machine, and you don’t even need to have a fax machine to take advantage of it.
The other option is to connect your Pixma MG2540S to a phone line and configure it to receive faxes. This involves logging into the printer’s control panel and accessing its fax menu, which will display several options for enabling faxing on the device.
You’ll need to select a mode by which you want to receive faxes, such as “Fax Only” or “Tel Priority.” This will determine what type of fax will be delivered to your printer and how it will be received.