Canon IJ Network Tool
What is the Canon IJ Network Tool?
The Canon IJ Network Tool is a small utility for use with printers manufactured by Canon including inkjet and laser printers. Using the Canon IJ Network Tool, you can install, view, or configure printer network settings that are connected through a network.
This application requires connecting your printer first with a USB cable and then finding it with the device. Once found, the printer can be set by clicking on the “Configure” button.
After opening the Canon IJ Network Tool configuration dialog, various network settings can be modified, including setting a wireless connection by entering the Network name (SSID) and password. Other network settings can also be adjusted.
It is important to note that you should not print anything when setting up your Canon printer.
Download the Canon IJ Network Tool
If the Canon IJ Network Tool is not installed, click here and type the name of your printer model into the box then click on the name of your printer model.
You can also download what we have provided here.
Canon IJ Network Tool Ver.4.7.1 (Mac)
This application software allows you to configure the network settings of your selected model.
Operating system:
- macOS 10.14 (Mojave), macOS 10.13 (High Sierra), macOS 10.12 (Sierra), OS X 10.11 (El Capitan), OS X 10.10 (Yosemite), OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
Precaution
- From the Ver.4.5.0, OS X v10.5.8/10.6.8 will not be supported.
- Execute the following file to launch Network Tool:
/Applications/Canon Utilities/IJ Network Tool/Canon IJ Network Tool.app
File Details
- Release date: 20 Sep 2018
- File version: 4.7.1
- File Size: 5 MB
- Filename: mnt_-mac-4_7_1-ea21_3.dmg ( Download )
Starting Canon IJ Network Tools
Start up the IJ Network Tool, as shown below:
Note: Depending on the printer you are using, an administrator password has been set for the printer at the time of purchase. When you change network settings, authentication is required with an administrator password.
On Mac OS X
- Browse the Library \ Printers \ Canon \ BJPrinter \ Utilities folder and double-click the Canon IJ Network Tool.
Note: Paths may be different if the latest IJ Network Tool is installed.
From the Go menu of Finder, select Applications, then double-click the Canon Utilities folder, the IJ Network Tool folder, and then the Canon IJ Network Tool icon.
On Windows
- In Windows 10, click Start and All apps. Select Canon Utilities, and then IJ Network Tool.
- In Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, select IJ Network Tool on the Start screen to start IJ Network Tool. If IJ Network Tool is not displayed on the Start screen, select the Search charm and search for “IJ Network Tool.”
- In Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, click Start and select All Programs, Canon Utilities, IJ Network Tool, and then IJ Network Tool.
Uninstalling IJ Network Tools
To uninstall the IJ Network Tool, follow these steps.
For Windows
Windows 8.1 or Windows 8
- Select Control Panel from Settings Charm on Desktop> Programs> Programs and Features.
- Select Canon IJ Network Tool from the list of programs, and then click Uninstall.
If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue.
Windows 7 or Windows Vista
- Click Start> Control Panel> Programs> Programs and Features.
- Select Canon IJ Network Tool from the list of programs, and then click Uninstall.
If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue.
Windows XP
- Click Start> Control Panel> Add or Remove Programs.
- Select Canon IJ Network Tool from the list of programs and click Remove.
When the confirmation message appears, click Yes.
When a message appears saying to restart your computer, click OK and restart the computer.
For Mac OS
- Select Applications from the Go menu from the Finder, double-click Canon Utilities> IJ Network Tool, then drag the Canon IJ Network Tool icon to Trash.
- Restart the computer.
Empty Trash and restart your computer.
If you have other problems with your printer, go to the Canon knowledge center.
