Before Installing the Scanner Driver. Canon PIXMA MG2522, PIXMA MG2525, PIXMA MG2000/MG2520, PIXMA MG2550S, PIXMA MG2520 (MG2500 Series), PIXMA MG2545S, PIXMA MG2540S, PIXMA MG2550, PIXMA MG2540, PIXMA MG2555S
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Canon PIXMA MG2525 is a versatile all-in-one printer that offers high-quality printing, copying, and scanning capabilities. With its compact design, it's perfect for home or small office use. Connect wirelessly to print and scan from your smartphone or tablet, and utilize the various printing options, including borderless printing and photo printing. Experience crisp text and vibrant colors with Canon's FINE technology, ensuring professional-looking documents and stunning photos. The MG2525 is user-friendly, featuring an intuitive operation panel and easy-to-use software, making it a breeze to operate.
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Before Installing the Scanner Driver
Check the following points before installing the scanner driver. Check these also when you cannot install the scanner driver.
Machine Status
• If the machine and computer are connected with a USB cable, disconnect the USB cable from the computer.
Computer Settings
• Close all running applications.
• Log in as the administrator of the computer. You will be required to enter the name and password of the user with administrator privileges. If you have multiple user accounts on
Mac OS X, log in with the first administrator account created.
Important
If you install an older version of the scanner driver after installing a newer one, the scanner driver may not operate properly. In that case, reinstall the newer scanner driver.
Note
When installing multiple versions of the scanner driver, install the older scanner driver first.
Related Topic
Obtaining the Latest Scanner Driver
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Key Features
- Wireless connectivity for printing and scanning from mobile devices
- All-in-one functionality: printing, copying, and scanning
- FINE technology for high-quality printing
- Borderless and photo printing options
- Compact and space-saving design
- Easy-to-use operation panel and software
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Frequently Answers and Questions
Can I print borderless photos with the Canon PIXMA MG2525?
How do I connect my smartphone or tablet to the printer?
What types of paper can I use with the MG2525?
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Table of contents
- 10 Read Me First
- 11 Symbols Used in This Document
- 12 Trademarks and Licenses
- 13 Search Tips
- 15 Window Used in Operation Explanation
- 16 Useful Functions Available on the Machine
- 17 Useful Functions Available from Applications and the Main Unit
- 20 Overview of the Machine
- 21 Safety Guide
- 22 Safety Precautions
- 23 Regulatory and Safety Information
- 26 Main Components and Basic Operations
- 27 Main Components
- 28 Front View
- 30 Rear View
- 31 Inside View
- 32 Operation Panel
- 34 About the Power Supply of the Machine
- 35 Confirming that the Power Is On
- 36 Turning the Machine On and Off
- 38 Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord
- 39 Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord
- 40 Loading Paper / Originals
- 41 Loading Paper
- 42 Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper
- 45 Loading Envelopes
- 48 Media Types You Can Use
- 50 Paper Load Limit
- 51 Media Types You Cannot Use
- 52 Printing Area
- 54 Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes
- 55 Letter, Legal
- 56 Envelopes
- 57 Loading Originals
- 58 Loading Originals on the Platen Glass
- 60 Originals You Can Load
- 61 Replacing a FINE Cartridge
- 68 Checking the Ink Status
- 69 Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps on the Operation Panel
- 71 Maintenance
- 72 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
- 73 Maintenance Procedure
- 76 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
- 77 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
- 78 Cleaning the Print Head
- 79 Cleaning the Print Head Deeply
- 80 Aligning the Print Head
- 83 Performing Maintenance from a Computer
- 84 Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer
- 86 Cleaning Inside the Machine
- 87 Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer
- 88 Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern
- 89 Aligning the Print Head
- 90 Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer
- 94 Aligning the Print Head Position Automatically from Your Computer
- 96 Cleaning the Machine
- 97 Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine
- 98 Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
- 99 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
- 101 Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
- 103 Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine
- 104 Changing the Machine Settings
- 105 Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer
- 106 Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer
- 107 Registering a Changed Printing Profile
- 109 Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used
- 110 Managing the Machine Power
- 112 Reducing the Machine Noise
- 114 Changing the Machine Operation Mode
- 115 Changing the Machine Settings Using the Operation Panel
- 116 About Quiet setting
- 117 Turning on/off the Machine Automatically
- 118 Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality
- 119 Useful Information about Ink
- 120 Key Points to Successful Printing
- 121 Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper
- 122 Canceling a Print Job
- 123 Storing Printed Images
- 124 Machine Handling Precautions
- 125 Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality
- 126 Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine
- 128 Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images
- 129 Specifications
- 132 Troubleshooting
- 133 Problems with Printing
- 134 Printing Does Not Start
- 135 Paper Jams
- 136 Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs
- 138 Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed
- 139 Problems with Printing Quality
- 140 Print Results Not Satisfactory
- 141 Cannot Print to End of Job
- 142 No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks
- 145 Colors Are Unclear
- 146 Lines Are Misaligned
- 147 Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots
- 148 Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched
- 151 Back of the Paper Is Smudged
- 152 Colors Are Uneven or Streaked
- 154 Ink Is Not Ejected
- 155 Problems with Scanning
- 157 Scanner Does Not Work
- 158 Scanner Driver Does Not Start
- 159 Error Message Appears and the Scanner Driver Screen Does Not Appear
- 160 Cannot Scan Multiple Items at One Time
- 161 Cannot Scan Properly with Auto Scan
- 162 Slow Scanning Speed
- 163 "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed
- 164 Computer Stops Operating during Scanning
- 165 Scanned Image Does Not Open
- 166 Scan Results Not Satisfactory
- 167 Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor
- 169 Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas
- 170 Cannot Scan at the Correct Size
- 171 Item Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted
- 172 Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor
- 173 Problems with the Machine
- 174 The Machine Cannot Be Powered On
- 175 The Machine Turns Off Unintendedly
- 176 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly
- 177 FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing
- 178 Problems with Installation/Downloading
- 179 Cannot Install the MP Drivers
- 180 About Errors/Messages Displayed
- 181 If an Error Occurs
- 183 A Message Is Displayed
- 185 If You Cannot Resolve the Problem
- 186 Support Code List
- 187 Support Code List (When Paper Is Jammed)
- 190 Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine
- 193 In Other Cases
- 238 Printing
- 239 Printing from a Computer
- 240 Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver)
- 241 Printing with Easy Setup
- 245 Setting the Media Type with the Printer Driver
- 246 Various Printing Methods
- 247 Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order
- 249 Setting the Stapling Margin
- 250 Scaling the Printing to Fit the Paper Size
- 252 Scaled Printing
- 254 Page Layout Printing
- 256 Displaying the Print Results before Printing
- 257 Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)
- 259 Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data
- 260 Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom)
- 262 Printing a Color Document in Monochrome
- 263 Specifying Color Correction
- 265 Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data
- 267 Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver
- 269 Printing with ICC Profiles (Specifying an ICC Profile from the Application Software)
- 271 Printing with ICC Profiles (Specifying an ICC Profile from the Printer Driver)
- 273 Adjusting Color Balance
- 275 Adjusting Brightness
- 277 Adjusting Intensity
- 279 Adjusting Contrast
- 281 Overview of the Printer Driver
- 282 Canon IJ Printer Driver
- 283 How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window
- 284 Page Setup Dialog
- 285 Print Dialog
- 288 Quality & Media
- 290 Color Options
- 293 Margin
- 294 Canon IJ Printer Utility
- 296 Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility
- 297 Maintenance of this Machine
- 298 Display the Printing Status Screen
- 300 Deleting the Undesired Print Job
- 301 Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)
- 302 Updating the Printer Driver
- 303 Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver
- 304 Delete the Unnecessary Canon IJ Printer from the Printer List
- 305 Before Installing the Printer Driver
- 306 Installing the Printer Driver
- 308 Sharing the Printer on a Network
- 309 Settings on Print Server
- 310 Settings on Client PC
- 311 Restrictions on Printer Sharing
- 312 Copying
- 313 Making Copies
- 315 Switching the Page Size between A4 and Letter
- 316 Scanning
- 317 Scanning from a Computer
- 318 Scanning with IJ Scan Utility
- 319 What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software)?
- 321 Starting IJ Scan Utility
- 322 Easy Scanning with Auto Scan
- 323 Scanning Photos
- 324 Scanning Documents
- 325 Scanning with Favorite Settings
- 326 Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch)
- 331 Scanning Multiple Items at One Time
- 334 Saving after Checking Scan Results
- 337 Sending Scanned Images via E-mail
- 340 Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR)
- 344 IJ Scan Utility Screens
- 345 IJ Scan Utility Main Screen
- 347 Settings Dialog
- 377 Data Format Settings Dialog
- 379 Save Settings Dialog
- 381 Image Stitch Window
- 386 Scanning with Scanner Driver
- 387 Image Corrections and Color Adjustments
- 392 General Notes (Scanner Driver)
- 393 Updating the Scanner Driver
- 394 Obtaining the Latest Scanner Driver
- 395 Before Installing the Scanner Driver
- 396 Installing the Scanner Driver
- 397 Useful Information on Scanning
- 398 Adjusting Cropping Frames in the Image Stitch Window
- 399 Resolution
- 401 Data Formats
- 402 Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)