Canon Pixma MG2522 Setup Without CD? – (Easy Setup Guide)

There are three options you can take to resolve the Canon Pixma MG2522 setup without CD problems.

The options to set up the Pixma MG2522 without a CD are very limited. The best option is to set up your device using a USB cable.

All Canon printers support the use of a USB cable to connect the printer to the laptop or computer. You have the automatic setup option and the manual setup option.

Read further to understand how each option works.

Why Setup Canon Printer Without CD

There are some obvious reasons why you may want to install Canon Pixma MG2522 without CD.

It only becomes necessary to install the Canon drivers on your PC if the PC lacks them.

Some of the limitations you may necessitate installing drivers without CD are as follows:

1. Your Laptop or Computer does not have a CD drive and hence needs to install drivers without using a CD.
2. You are in a remote location and cannot access a CD easily
3. Your computer or laptop is unable to read your CD
4. You simply do not want to use a CD to setup your printer

Steps to Complete Canon Pixma MG2522 Setup Without CD

In considering how to set up a Canon Pixma MG2522 printer without CD, we must note that the CD is only used to install drivers.

The laptop or computer itself can install the printer if the drivers are available. If you are connected to the internet, you do not need a CD to set up your printer.

Below are the main ways to set up your printer without a CD:

1. Auto-Download Canon Printer Drivers and Setup 

Windows operating systems usually install basic printer drivers automatically. When you connect a printer to your computer, it should start installing the drivers. The same also applies to the Mac operating system. 

If you have just purchased your Pixma MG2522, do not worry about the CD.

Most modern operating systems should be able to automatically download the drivers and set up your printer.

All you have to do is follow the prompts on your screen.

How to auto-install printer drivers on Windows:

1. Connect your printer to your computer using a USB cable 
2. Turn on the printer and make sure it is properly connected.
3. Windows will automatically detect the printer and install the basic drivers. 
4. If the drivers are not installed automatically go to the Control Panel and click on Devices and Printers.
5. Click on Add a Printer
6. If your printer is not found, select Add a Printer Manually.
7. Select MG2522 printer from the list of available printers and click on Next.
8. Windows will search for the driver software for your printer, download and install them automatically. 
9. Follow the prompts on your screen to finish setting up your Printer without a CD

Note: This option is only applicable to Windows 10 and later versions. Some of the earlier versions may cause complications and will require manual updates.

How to setup printer on Mac using cable without CD

1. Connect your printer to your Mac using a USB cable.
2. Turn on your printer and wait for it to initialize.
3. Click on the Apple Menu located in the top-left corner of your screen.
4. Select “System Preferences” from the drop-down menu.
5. Click on “Printers & Scanners” 
6. Select the Pixma MG2522 on the left-hand side of the Printers & Scanners window
7. If you cannot see the printer, click on the Add “+” button located below the list of printers.
8. Select the Pixma MG2522 printer on the list of available printers.
9.  If your printer is not listed, click on “Add Printer or Scanner” and follow the on-screen instructions.
10. Once you have selected your printer, click on the “Add” button.

Your printer should now be added to the list of available printers.

To set it as your default printer, click on the “Default printer” drop-down menu and select your printer from the list.

Close the System Preferences window.

2. Manually Download Canon Drivers and Setup

The other option is to manually download drivers and print them. In this option, we will still need a US cable to connect the printer to the computer.

First, go to the Canon website and download drivers for your printer.

How to manually setup Pixma printer on Windows

1. Go to the Canon website driver download page
2. Select the “Drivers & Downloads” tab.
3. Search for the Canon Pixma MG2522 printer drivers
4. Choose your Operating System from the drop-down menu.
5. Select the driver you want to download and click on the “Download” button.
6. Wait for the download to complete.
7. Open the downloaded file and click on Run
8. Follow the prompts to complete the setup 

How to manually setup MG2522 Printer on Mac

1. Go to the Canon website 
2. Select the “Drivers & Downloads” tab.
3. Choose your operating system from the drop-down menu.
4. Select the driver you want to download and click on the “Download” button.
5. Go to your files under Downloads
6. Double Click on the downloaded Driver file and install.

Note: The driver will usually be saved in the "Downloads" folder unless you choose a different location during the download process. If you choose a different storage location for the file, go to that specific location to open the file.

 Make sure your printer is connected to your Mac and turned on during the installation process.

Once the driver is installed, you can start using your Canon Pixma MG2522 printer.

3. Set up Canon Printer Over Wifi

The other option you can explain is to try and set up your printer over Wifi. Both Windows and Mac support printer connection over Wifi.

If you are using Windows 10 or a newer version, you should be able to connect without a problem.

When the printer is connected to the computer, the rest of the setup is much easier.

How to setup Canon printer on Windows over Wifi

1. Turn on your Canon MG2522 printer and connect to a strong Wifi
2. On your Windows computer, click on the Start menu and select the “Settings” icon.
3. In the Settings menu, select “Devices”.
4. Click on the “Printers & Scanners” tab on the left-hand side of the screen.
5. Click on the “Add a printer or scanner” button.
6. Select the Pixma MG2522 if detected and click on “Add device”.
7. If your Canon printer is not detected, click on the “Printer isn’t listed” l
8. Tap on “Add printer via TCP/IP address” and click on “Next”.
9. Enter the IP address or hostname of your Canon printer and click on “Next”.

Windows will attempt to connect to your Canon printer. If successful, it will ask you to install the printer driver.

Follow the on-screen guidelines to install the driver.

How to set up Pixma MG2522 over WiFi on a Mac

1. Turn on your Pixma MG2522 printer and connect to WiFi.
2. On your Mac, click on the Apple icon 
3. Tap on “System Preferences”.
4. Select “Printers & Scanners”.
5. Click on the Add “+” button to add a new printer.
6. Select your Pixma MG2522 if detected and click on “Add”.
7. Click on the  “IP” tab at the top of the screen if the printer is not detected
8. Enter the IP for your printer in the “Address” field,  
9. The “Protocol” should be set to “Line Printer Daemon – LPD”.
10. In the “Queue” field, enter “lp1”. 
11. Leave the “Name” field blank.

 To complete the process, select the correct Canon printer driver from the “Use” dropdown menu.

If your printer model is not listed, click on “Select Software” and search for the driver manually.

Summary

To deal with your Canon Pixma MG2522 setup without CD problem, all you need is a USB cable that comes with your printer.

Use the cable to connect your printer to your PC. The PC should automatically set your printer. If it does not, use the manual steps above.

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