Setup of Canon G7020 MegaTank inkjet All-In-One printer 

Michael, I just want to say thank you for guiding me through the setup. You really took the stress out of the process.

I recently purchased this printer to create stickers for my business. I've never been great at using printers, and dreaded this part. I came across this video, and wanted to say THANK YOU! I always use RU-vid for 'How To' videos, and this is by far the BEST tutorial I've come across. Regardless if this was published 3+ years ago or not, you have a gift.

Thank you so much, Michael! After reading reviews about it taking 5 hours to set up this printer, I felt a little daunted and searched RU-vid. SO much easier with a vid, but I cannot fathom why it took some folks hours. Ah well. Thank you 🙏🏼

Thank you, so much! I really appreciate you making this video. My old computer won’t install the disk that came with my PIXMA G7020. I cannot download anything from Canon to my iPad . . . So I was most frustrated! You taught me that I do not need the Canon disk and what the QR code is + how to use it. You did an awesome job teaching this teacher! I am very grateful!

Michael, same thing - thank you very much for guiding me through this printer set-up. Very much appreciated.

Thank you SO much for making this. I was stuck at the printhead part and decided to search on youtube and you saved the day. Watching you walk us through this set up was 10x easier than trying to follow drawings with very few instructions. It's been a ROUGH day (having to suddenly try to find and buy a new printer during COVID for 2 self-employed businesses was actually one of the LESS stressful parts of the day, so you can imagine how well the other 15 Murphy-inspired issues went), and your kind and patient tutorial took a lot of the edge and stress out of the day. Thank you again! :-)

Just got this printer, now that I have watched your video I am confident I should be able to set it up no problem! Thanks for making this very easy to follow and informative video!

So grateful that you made this video! I think I only have a 5G network, so I learned from your video that if I buy this printer I will have to connect it to my desktop computer via a wire (LAN line), and then it won't be available for printing from my laptop also. It was super helpful to see the setup step by step, and I really appreciate your clear directions and the measured pace of your video - Just what I needed. Thanks!

Michael, you made a fantastic video! It was very helpful in setting up my printer. Thank you!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Oh, and did I say thank you?! Your walk-through greatly simplified the process.

thank you! great unboxing. my printer is on back order. can't wait!

I like your re-assuring voice and no nonsense approach. I could not make my mind up between this canon or the epson 4760. I believe I will be satisfied with this printer and I thank you for the great unboxing and set up. Nice job.

You just helped make up my mind on this printer. I have a cartridge Epson that I HATE. It wants cartridges 2 times a year and I seldom print in color. It won't print in just B&W when the others say they are empty. Thanks for the info and great explanation as to the ease of setup.

Fantastic tutorial and was a big help in our set up. Thanks!

Great video, you showed how to do everything step by step. I was easily able to follow along and set up my new printer.

Woohoo! I’m setting up my printer today and I am very grateful for this review and video. I’m generally anxious to set up new printers but this vid helped to soothe that anxiety. I can do it!!

Thank you very much. Got me through the set-up easy peasy. Much appreciated.

I bought this on July 4th. Seems like a good printer. I like the large ink containers. 😊

Our one is arriving tomorrow, thankyou for a very detailed video, extremely helpful!

Michael, without your step by step help video, I would have taken it back! Thank you so very much!! Debra

Thank you for the video. It was very useful. Much better than the printed manual that came with the computer.

Excellent tutorial!

Thank you for the great video. Excellent audio quality!! Great explanation. I already watched your photo review for this printer and that was very good as well. I have an Epson Eco tank but the photos from that are not good. This will be replacing my Pixma 922 that got the dreaded print head error message, but the photos were very good.

Great Job getting us started..,

Thanks, it was a big help. Love the printer

Thank you so much, this truly blessed me.

I watched your video when I was trying to decide which printer to purchase and also used it for an easier setup after it arrived today. Your video is much easier to follow than the book for me. Seeing it done is just better than looking through a book. Thank you! It is appreciated!

Thank very much guys, good job

Thank you! This video is so helpful

Happy this is in an understandable accent☺️🤞🙏✌👍👍👍

Really well laid out and organized. Thank you for making this video. I love good teachers like you!

This video is excellent. Unfortunately, I found it AFTER I'd installed my printer. Now, I could use a tutorial on the function keys and menu. Thanks very much.

Thanks again for the kooooool videos in such a detail... helps

I want to get one but I am checking some reviews before I do the purchase, and this one was useful; Thank you very much!

Awesome review - thanks!

Thank you

THANK YOU, MICHAEL!!! I prefer a good RU-vid video, rather than the good ol' instruction manual! THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO!!! Thank you for showing us what to do BEFORE I plug up, or power-up, the G7020 printer! I just got the identical printer today. Tomorrow night, when I take it out of the box, I will have your video playing! ONE QUESTION PLEASE: The video looked very simple when you put the ink in the printer. The question, when you turned each of the ink bottles upside down, and before you pushed down on the loading port, does the ink immediately flow out of the bottle...or do you HAVE to press down on the port for the ink to start flowing? Too, I could not see the port very well in your video. Is the port "simple" for the bottle end to connect to the printer port or does this require a very well lighted assistance and "hope for the best?" Thank you again, Michael!!!

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHOW US HOW TO SET UP THIS PRINTER FROM OPENING UP THE BOX TO SETTING IT UP. THE ONLY THING THAT I NOTICED WAS THAT YOU DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE FAX PART OF THE UNIT & HOW TO SET IT UP. SO MAYBE YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO A VIDEO OF HOW TO DO THAT. THANKS AGAIN FOR TAKING YOU PRECIOUS TIME TO SHOW US HOW TO DO IT.❤❤❤

Hey guy I just set this printer 🖨 up today it’s a rocket 🚀 ship. Thanks 😊

Thanks!

I USED your video to setup my brand new Canon G7020 PIXMA Printer!!! And it worked-out PERFECTLY!!! I'm from "the old school." So I thought, "Well, I'm going to hardwire this printer to my Windows computer so I will use the CD to connect my printer." Yeah...RIGHT! I then continued watching your video (for about the 40th time!!!) and went to ij.start.canon! It was SUPER-SIMPLE from there!!! It loaded, connected, did EVERYTHING!!! In a few minutes, the new printer DID PRINT the test page I had TRIED to print BEFORE I connected the printer to my computer! Duuuuuuuhhhhhhh!!! I also found that my Canon PIXMA G7020 is NOT eligible for auto-replenish ink! I can get it cheap through eBay! I wanted to let you know...I LOVE THIS CANON PIXMA G7020 PRINTER!!! First, it's going to be a LONG time before I need replacement ink! Like you said in the video, this is a GIGANTIC LEAP for printing!!! 6,000 pages in black...and Canon includes THREE bottles of black ink with the printer?!!! You CANNOT find a better deal than that!!! I was timid when I was putting the bottles of ink in the printer...at least, the first bottle of black ink! THAT'S SIMPLE!!! You put the end of each bottle as close as you can to the printer port, turn it upside-down and GENTLY (not with force!) press the bottle down on the printer port! Voila (wa la') and the bottle empties into the printer container! The rest was easy and I, now, have a BRAND NEW CANON PIXMA G7020 OPERATING PRINTER!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for this video!!! Your video also sold me on this printer!!! After I watched this video the first time, through eBay, I purchased a brand new one from Best Buy!!! Thank you again!!!

Well done. Thank you

Many thanks from me too.

You are just terrific. Your video was accurate, easy to follow and is much appreciated. I could never have done this set up without you. Thanks.

thank you very much !

Thank you for this video. It made the process of installing the print heads and the ink tanks less puzzling.

This was one of THE BEST tutorial walk-throughs I have seen. I just purchased the G7020. You should think about putting quick versions of your tutorial content on TikTok.

You made this process so easy. Thank you

Good job on video. It helped a lot. Canon disc wasn't as good in helping. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Thanks Michael for this. I have set up my printer but having major problems in scanning from printer to computer. I have a G7060

Thanks for sharing Micheal! I like this printer. The one I have now is an HP and it will not connect to my iPad. I was on the phone with HP for over 2 hours and they could not get it to work either. I called Comcast, my cable provider, and they said my printer needs to be connected to a desktop or laptop computer. So since I am an Apple fan I will get an Apple laptop at some point in the future. Perhaps the printer will work then, it’s only a few years old and I really do not want to buy a new printer untill I find out what the problem is. Thanks again!

Well done. Easy to understand and very helpful. Thank you!

This was an excellent video. Thanks so much for all your work! Did you buy an extended warranty for this printer? Wondered if I needed one?

Thank you for this! Quick question- can I connect this to a dell docking station but also connect and print via wifi from the laptop when it isn’t docked, or an iPhone? I’m concerned it will affect how all my other wireless devices work if it’s only connected via wifi.

Just ordered one! Don't forget to look at Canon CarePAK . Can extend warranty up to 4 years, and covers accidental damage. You know,.....like hitting it with a hammer! JK. Just retired my Kodak ESP 6150 aio. Cannot get a new printhead. It is only on the second one in 11 years, and Kodak's were a breeze to service. Still have new ink cartridges left. Hope the G7020 last that long.

Great printer and even better video...can you show us how to use the scanner and fax,,,are they also controlled by the computer?

Thanks for your setup instructions. However, I am confused as to using the FAX. Can you please demonstrate that me?

All I cared about was Duplex printing, the ADF and the fax were 2nd options in my eyes; but also probably nice to have incase the requirement calls for it, especially the ADF for College and firing off notes to classmates and classmates who are handicapped...$500 is a lot ($299 if you're patient, lol), but the money that you could possibly save in ink alone quickly adds up very quickly if you're doing a lot of printing for either for work or school and your allowances for either are 'limited'...The year is barely halfway over, and I've already spent $60 on cheap ink from 3rd party groups recycling the cartridges...It's getting to be so bad that they're now beginning to charge full price, and still contain error codes that the cartridge is low on ink...lol...

Outstanding video! All set with my new G7020 with your help. Thank you so much!

I have messed with Canon's website enough! YOU led me through setting-up my G7020 printer, exactly like yours! THANK YOU!!! First, every time I print something, the orange "error" indicator comes on. I have to turn off the printer, lift the lid, put it down and turn on the printer to fix this. Please tell me what to do! The last thing...the G7020 has started turning itself off. It stayed on until the first time the "error" thing happened. Will you please tell me how to turn the printer on indefinitely? I've already gone through the setup button and turning the automatic on/off "off!" Thank you and God bless you!

This is an awesome video. Thank you so much!!!!! Do the ink dry up if you don't use it for a while?

How do I change the paper settings from photo to paper

Hello Michael! I really appreciate your video - Step-by-Step, from box to finish setup. This will be extremely helpful when I start my process. This is my first Canon printer ever, so I'm real excited for getting away from having to purchase cartridges which only last 2-3 weeks, depending on how much I print. Thanks again for the walk thru!

Can you connect to a USB port and also how do you set up your fax line.

Thanks also for providing a link to the online manual in one of your responses in the comments! Not to mention, how great that you respond to comments! Per the manual, I think it said that photo paper MUST go in the back paper feeder thingy, that photo paper cannot go in the front paper cassette. Bummer, as I have my printer in a pull out drawer like I think you have and I was hoping to print on photo paper with the printer in the drawer. Is it true you can't put photo paper in the front? Thanks again for all your help.

Thanks for your help setting up my printer! Everything went great until I got to WiFi setup which just isn’t working for me. Any suggestions for how to troubleshoot?

Michael, I've got a new, replacement G7020! It works perfectly! One question...the manual instructions have not worked on this. How do I set this printer to stay on 24/7 please? Every time I try to set the printer, within the next 24 hours, it turns itself off. THANK YOU!!!

Thank you for posting this great video! I'm considering buying this printer but I don't know if it'll fit in the space I have for it. I saw where you have the printer inside a cabinet. I have a similar setup, minus the pull-out. The depth is only 18" and the height 14.5". Would this printer fit in there? My current Canon Cartridgehog fits with the cabinet door closed, and when it prints, the paper output tray slides itself out from the compact position. It's easy to push back in in order to closet the cabinet door. I'm wondering if this printer would work the same way.

Good Evening , Thank you for the great video that was made and explained in detail. 🙂 I have a few questions about this product. Does the printer have a Bluetooth connection? How many times have you had to refill ink since you bought it? Have you had any problems with the printer since you bought it, and if so, which goods? I thank you in advance and wish you a blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023 Kind regards Jan 🙂

I was hoping you hooked up the telephone line for the fax machine.

Aside from the panel location, do you find the newer one considerably better than your 4210? The specs indicate that the 4210 scans with higher dpi, and that’s important for me. However, the 7020 has duplex.

Wow ! Thank you for this video. It’s now 3 years, do you still have or like this printer?

I love my printer but I wish the screen was lighted, it is hard to see

Can I load letter size paper and photo paper at the same time. I want a printer that I don't have to remove one in order to print on another.

Hello! I just bought this printer but I was wondering if their was a way to adjust the screen brightness? I think mine is a little too dim and can't seem to figure it out thanks!

What am awesome smooth, clear set up presentation. I am in the process of making a decision to go with these Canon Prixma G7020 All In One or the Brother Inkvestment All In One. From what I see, can ascertain, the Canon Prixma G7020 Ink Tank seems to even be a better, more economical system with the Fill it yourself Ink system versus the large Brother Inkvestment tank cartridges. Some review's of the Canon Prixma G7020 state that the Scanning quality is not that good? Has such been your experience as well? Can you leave this printer shut off for long periods of time without ruining the ink or ink heads? Thanks for making this much needed self help installation video.

how has it performed for the past year+? I mainly watched the video, because you showed the actual box and I needed to get a sense of the box size for shipping.

Hi Michael, could you set up from the cd 💿 included , will it be current you think ? Ty great 👍🏻 video

I having an issue with the orange part that goes inside of the printer. Is it a must I put it back in and suddenly it seems it won't fit. And on the back of the two heads that I installed and there is another piece of tape on them that connects to the pins in the back I leave that on right?

It’s connected but won’t print now. I did play with a few things in the menu before seeing your video. But I don’t know what I went into to change. Should I just unplug?

Mine won’t go past the language message. I am so frustrated!

Really great video sir. Is G4210 (G4010 in India) and G7020 print quality same on glossy photo paper. What paper quality standard and gsm it support for photo printing (A4 to 4inx6in). Can we really print on ID card too ? I will be waiting for your answer sir.

Thank you for this video. Can you go over how to use the fax functions if you are on a home network? Can it be setup so it can be used without connecting it to a landline? The documentation isn’t very clear. I found where to select the Fax option under the printer selection, but it isn’t clear how to use internet facing rather than facing via landline. Is a special modem required? Thank you.

Hello, I need your help, do you still have the original packaging of the printer? I would like to know what are the measurements of the original box where the printer comes.

Great video! Does it duplex scan through the ADF?

Michael, I just bought one of these and when printing a photo from my laptop the photos look very faded. any idea why they print like this? Thanks.

Hey, thanks for the video. We just bought a g7050 and it's making some terrible noises when using the ADF. It's working, but we are wondering if it's correct. Could you please tell us about the noises you printer does when using the ADF?

good review. I like canon better than epson. I have G3010 WIFI and best performance.

Can this copy and printing both sides of the page also can you make a video of how the fax using your Android on a PC

Can you print on 110 lb 298 gsm paper on this? The stats on the website say yes but people on reviews say no

Normally you have to pay to refill them .... also I seen videos to preserve the ink so it does not dry out does this init not allow ink to dry out .?

Can this printer print a half sheet of paper? 5.5 by 8.5?

How do you fax from the G7020, or how do you set up the fax portion of the printer

How do I keep this printer from “fit to page” when using an iPad? I print patterns and I need them to print original size, not fit to page.

Can this printer print from an Iphone from a distant location?

ive had my printer about a month, and it worked great but just started printing more faded with little white lines across everywhere (its all colors doing this), almost like its pixelated. please let me know if you have any advice

Is am having trouble with Printing on photo paper it is not printing the right picture size on it so it’s not covering the photo paper like a 4 x 6 how can I fix that

i just using canon g7070 , operating smoothly but during duplex print ,take 14 seconds to print another side,,that is my issuue sir ,,,,what can i do

Would it be best to connect via Ethernet/USB for set up? I want my wireless to be via Router, but maybe it is better married to the PCs in the house..

Hi Michael. Thank you for the set up video. My new Canon G7020 is working fine, but it makes a series of clicking noises every time I print. Is that normal? Does yours make clicking noises? Like something is perhaps rotating and clicking. Not a sound my old Epson printer made, so perhaps it's normal for this one? Thank you.