How to Hook Up a Laptop to a PIXMA Printer (4 Steps)

Insert the driver CD that came with your PIXMA printer into your laptop and run the driver-setup file. Printers may not be recognized or function properly until drivers are installed. You may also be able to download drivers for your PIXMA printer from Canon's website (see Resources).
Set your laptop next to the printer.
Disconnect the printer's USB cable from whatever device it is currently connected to and then plug the USB cable into your laptop.
Turn the printer on and wait a minute or two for the printer to configure itself. The printer will now be ready to use on your laptop.