Printer Setup Help in Canada: Buying, Wi-Fi, Repair and Recycling
Where to buy in Canada, how to get a printer onto Rogers Ignite, Bell Giga Hub or Telus Wi-Fi, what repair costs in Canadian dollars, and how to recycle responsibly.
Sarah Whitfield
Consumer-tech editor covering printers and home-office gear for US and Canadian readers.
Guides by Sarah Whitfield (27)
Best Wireless Printer for Mac and iPhone 2026: AirPrint Picks
On a Mac or iPhone you do not need drivers, you need AirPrint done properly. These are the printers that just work, and the settings that stop them working.
Best Printer for Small Business 2026: Office AIOs and Lasers Compared
A small-business printer is judged on cost per page, duty cycle and how it behaves at 4:55pm on a Friday. Here are the eight worth buying in 2026.
Printer Support Phone Numbers: How to Find the Real One and Avoid the Scams
Fake printer support numbers rank in ads, pop-ups and lookalike sites. The only reliable route is the manufacturer's own site for your country, reached by typing the address yourself.
Mac Printer Driver Download: What You Need on macOS 26 Tahoe (and What You Don't)
Most printers need no driver on macOS because AirPrint and IPP Everywhere handle everything. Vendor drivers still matter for trays, finishing and vendor scanning.
Brother Toner Reset: How to Clear "Replace Toner" on HL-L2000, DCP and MFC Lasers
Brother lasers estimate toner mechanically, so a refilled cartridge still reports empty. Resetting the counter is a panel sequence or a physical gear, depending on the model.
Printer Not Working After a macOS Update: Tahoe and Sequoia Fixes (2026)
Since macOS 15 Sequoia, apps need Local Network permission to reach a printer on your Wi-Fi. That single setting explains most printers that vanish after a macOS update.
Printer Security Basics: How to Lock Down a Home or Small Office Printer in 2026
A modern printer is a network computer running a web server, and it usually ships with no admin password. Setting one, updating firmware and disabling unused services closes most of the risk.
How to Clear a Stuck Print Queue and Cancel a Print Job That Won't Delete (Windows 11 and Mac)
A print job stuck in the queue blocks everything behind it. Here is how to cancel a job that won't delete on Windows 11 and Mac, including the spooler reset that always works.
How to Print from Your Phone: iPhone, Android, Samsung and Chromebook to Any Wireless Printer
Printing from a phone is built in: AirPrint on iPhone and iPad, the default print service on Android, and native printing on Chromebooks. Here is how each works and what to do when the printer is not listed.
Canon PIXMA TS3520 vs HP DeskJet 2755e: The Cheapest Printers Compared Honestly
Two of the cheapest all-in-ones you can buy. Both use two cartridges and both are expensive to feed, but the ownership models differ sharply.
Samsung Xpress M2020W vs Brother HL-L2350DW: Is the Old Samsung Still Worth It?
A tiny, cheap Samsung laser against Brother's faster duplexing workhorse. The Samsung wins on size and price; the Brother wins on almost everything else.
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 vs Brother HL-L2350DW: Ink Tank or Mono Laser?
A colour ink tank all-in-one against a mono laser printer. Different tools entirely, and the right answer depends almost completely on whether you need colour.
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e: Small Office Inkjets Compared
Epson's pigment-ink WorkForce Pro against HP's Instant Ink-oriented OfficeJet Pro. The ink model, not the hardware, is what really separates them.
HP DeskJet 2755e vs HP ENVY 6055e: Is the Extra Money Worth It?
The ENVY 6055e adds automatic duplex and dual-band Wi-Fi for a small premium, and those two features remove most of the reasons people get frustrated with the DeskJet.
HP Smart Says "Something Went Wrong" During Setup: How to Get Past It
HP Smart's generic setup error nearly always comes down to the wrong Wi-Fi band, a printer no longer in setup mode, a stale app cache or a blocked account sign-in.
"No AirPrint Printers Found" on iPhone or iPad: 9 Fixes That Get Your Printer Back
AirPrint discovery fails when the phone and printer are not on the same network segment, when the printer is asleep, or when local network permission is denied. Here is the order to check them in.
Epson Says Paper Jam But There Is No Paper: How to Find What the Sensor Is Seeing
A phantom Epson jam almost always means a torn scrap, dust on an optical sensor, or glazed feed rollers. Here is the systematic search that finds it.
Canon Error 5100: Carriage Obstruction Explained (and the Encoder Strip Fix Most People Miss)
Support code 5100 means the print carriage cannot move as expected. Packing material, a paper scrap or an ink-smeared encoder strip account for nearly every case.
HP "Problem with Printhead"? How to Reseat, Clean or Replace It
HP reports a printhead problem when it cannot communicate with the printhead or detect it at all. On models with a removable printhead, reseating and cleaning the contacts fixes most cases.
Can't Add a Printer in Windows 11? How to Add It Manually When the Wizard Fails
When Add a printer finds nothing, add it manually by IP address instead. Discovery relies on network broadcasts that firewalls, public network profiles and VPNs routinely block.
Printer Printing Lines or Streaks? How to Diagnose Banding, Streaks and Smudges
The direction of the marks tells you the cause. Horizontal banding on an inkjet means clogged nozzles; evenly repeating vertical lines on a laser point at the drum or fuser.
Printer Not Found During Wireless Setup? Fix It in Windows 11, macOS, iPhone and Android
Most wireless setup failures come from one of three things: the printer only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, it is not in setup mode, or your router is isolating devices from each other.
Zebra Printer Support: Nucleus Connector, ZebraDesigner, Link-OS and Label Printing (Independent Guide)
An independent guide to Zebra printer support: the rebranded Setup Utilities, ZebraDesigner editions, Browser Print, Link-OS firmware, media calibration and the label faults that waste the most rolls.
Sharp Printer Support: MFP Drivers, Sharpdesk Mobile and Android Printing (Independent Guide)
An independent guide to Sharp printer support: where the MFP drivers actually download, Sharpdesk Mobile, why the Sharp Print Service Plugin is obsolete in Europe, and the recurring MFP problems.
Dell Printer Support After Dell Left the Printer Business: Drivers, Windows 11 and What to Do Next
Dell exited the printer business around 2020. This independent guide covers where Dell drivers still live, what actually works on Windows 11, toner sourcing, and how to decide between keeping and replacing.
Canon Printer Support: ij.start.canon Setup, Drivers, Apps and Error Codes (Independent Guide)
An independent guide to Canon printer support: the real setup portal, which Canon app matches your printer type, regional driver links, model family names decoded, and the support codes owners hit most.