The PIXMA TS9521a Wireless Home All-in-One Inkjet Printer is a versatile and efficient solution for both home and small office environments. It supports wide-format printing up to 13″ x 19″, making it perfect for large documents, detailed photos, and creative projects. This all-in-one printer features seamless wireless connectivity, allowing users to print, scan, and copy from various devices without the need for cables. It offers compatibility with smartphones and tablets via Canon’s PRINT app and other wireless services. With its high-resolution output and intuitive interface, the PIXMA TS9521a delivers exceptional performance and convenience for a wide range of printing tasks. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to setup PIXMA TS9521a Wireless Home All-in-One Inkjet Printer and also scan documents and photos using the PIXMA printer.
With these steps completed, you are now ready to install the setup software for your PIXMA TS9521a all-in-one printer.
How to Setup PIXMA TS9521a Printer:
Step 1: Printer’s initial setup
To view the setup instructions for the TS9521a printer from the Canon official website, please visit https://ij.start.canon/TS9520a
First, open the packaging box and take out the PIXMA TS9521a printer from the packaging box.
Then, remove all the orange tapes from the body of the TS9521Ca printer.
Now, remove the orange sealing tapes from the rear side of the TS9521a printer. Take out the paper tray unit, lift it up, and remove the orange tapes. Slide in the paper tray back to its compartment. Check all other compartments for the orange sealing tapes and remove them.
Take out the power cord of the printer from its packaging box.
Attach one end of the power cord to the rear side of the printer, and the other end to an electrical outlet on your wall.
Turn on the printer by pressing the power button on the printer’s control panel.
Select the setup language on the control panel display.
The printer display will prompt “Continue with Setup”. Tap on
Step 2: Installing the ink cartridges of the PIXMA TS9521a printer
First, generously hold the two ends of the printer’s top compartment cover, and lift it up from both ends.
Caution: Do not insert your hand unknowingly inside the inner compartment of the printer unit. It may damage sensitive parts within the printer.
Take out the ink cartridge and peel off its sealing tape by following the instructions on the cartridge’s tape (there will be an arrow on the tape indicating the direction towards pulling it while peeling off).
Lift the orange clipper at an angle, and then gently pull it off.
Now install the ink cartridge into the printer’s cartridge tray by following the indicators on the cartridge’s body.
Make sure that they match with the cartridge tray indicator when inserting the ink cartridges. For example, for “Cyan”, it will be marked as C and for Yellow, it will be marked as “Y”.
Gently push the cartridge downwards to lock it into position.
Now, close the printer’s compartment by slowly pushing it downwards.
Step 3: Loading plain paper into the printer’s paper tray unit
Pull out the paper tray unit from the printer.
There will be paper guides which you can adjust based on the type of paper you want to use. You may use either LTR or A4 papers.
The printer will ask for performing a print alignment test. Load some paper stack into the paper tray unit and then click OK to start the alignment test.
The printer will display “Alignment request accepted. Please continue with setup”. Click OK to proceed.
Step 4: Complete the initial printer setup
Once everything completes successfully, the printer will display certain instructions on its LCD display panel. Follow the instructions accordingly.
When “Ready to connect” appears on the screen of the printer unit, click on the right arrow indicated by.
That is it. Your printer’s initial setup is now complete. Let us proceed to installing the printer software for your PIXMA TS9521Ca Wireless Home All-in-One Inkjet Printer.
Step 5: Installing the printer’s software for PIXMA TS9521a Wireless Home All-in-One Inkjet Printer
Go to the official Canon website to download the latest drivers for the PIXMA TS9521a, or visit this link to get the Canon PRINT app for your printer: https://ij.manual.canon/ij/webmanual/WebGS/WGS2/wgs_connect.html?lng=en&type=setup&area=us&mdl=TS9521Ca&os=w&osver=10.0.
In the Support section, search for PIXMA TS9521a and download the drivers that match your operating system.
Launch the downloaded setup software and grant any necessary permissions when prompted by your operating system.
Choose your preferred language and click OK.
Enter your location details and click OK.
Select “Start Setup” to begin the installation process.
The installer will check for the latest updates and information for your PIXMA printer.
Review the license agreement presented and click Yes to continue. Click No if you wish to exit, which will cancel the installation.
Agreeto the “For using services related to Canon Products” terms by clicking Agree.
If you choose Do Not Agree, a message will appear. Click OK to proceed.
Ensure that the printer is powered on when prompted, then click the Next button.
The software will scan for available printers on your network.
Once your printer is found, confirm the connection by clicking the Connect button.
The software will attempt to communicate with your PIXMA printer; wait for this process to complete.
Once the connection is established, the installer will download the essential setup files for your printer. Please be patient during this process.
After the download is complete, your computer will register the printer.
You might be asked to update the printer’s firmware. If connected to the internet, select Yes to update the firmware, or No if you prefer to skip this step.
Click Next to review the Connection Settings and Installation Complete Your printer is now ready for use.
Troubleshooting common issues with PIXMA TS9521a Inkjet Printer
Question 1: Why is my PIXMA TS9521a not connecting to my wireless network?
Ensure the printer is within range of your Wi-Fi router.
Confirm that your network is operational by connecting another device to it.
Power off both the printer and the router, then restart them to refresh the connection.
Verify that you have entered the correct Wi-Fi password and that the printer’s wireless settings match your network.
Access the printer’s settings menu, select Wi-Fi setup, and follow the on-screen instructions to reconnect to your network.
Question 2: Why is my PIXMA TS9521a printing blank pages or faded prints?
Ensure that the ink cartridges are not empty or low and replace any that are.
Go to the printer’s maintenance menu and run print head alignment and cleaning to address clogs or misalignments.
Ensure you are using the correct type of paper and that it is properly loaded in the tray.
Make sure the print settings on your computer are configured correctly.
Question 3: How do I resolve paper jams in my PIXMA TS9521a printer?
Power off the printer and unplug it from the electrical outlet for safety.
Gently open the front cover of the printer to check for any paper jam issues and to verify whether the output tray is clean and in good condition.
Carefully remove any paper that is stuck in the paper path.
Inspect both the paper tray and the rear paper feed area for any remaining paper or debris.
Place paper back into the tray, ensuring it is aligned correctly and not overfilled.
Plug the printer back in, turn it on, and check if the issue is resolved.
If the jam persists, refer to the printer’s manual or contact Canon support for additional help.