Every printer needs a driver to set it up on a computer, no matter what operating system version you have. To install this G3060 printer on your PC, you’ll have to install its driver.
Although you’ll get the drivers from its driver CD, but you won’t get the updated version. To download the updated version of the driver, you’ll have to visit its official download page. Alternately, you may download the same drivers (latest drivers) from the download section given on this page as well. Both the links are given below, please check them out.
Here, in the download section, you will get the Canon PIXMA G3060 series printer & scanner driver download links that can be worked on Windows 11, 10, 8, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP (32bit / 64bit), Server 2000 to 2022, Linux, Ubuntu, and Mac 10.x, 11.x, 12.x, 13.x Ventura operating systems.
Apart from the driver download links, I have also shared their installation instructions in the installation section given below. If you want to setup this printer directly with your wireless router, then I have shared Canon G3060 wireless setup guide as well.
Steps to Download Canon PIXMA G3060 Driver
In the OS list given below, I have mentioned all the operating systems supported by this all-in-one printer. Follow the download steps given below to download the correct printer and scanner driver for your chosen OS version:
Step 1: In the OS list given below, select the operating system where you want to install this Canon printer.
Step 2: Click on its download link to start the download of your Canon PIXMA G3060 series driver setup file.
Canon PIXMA G3060 Series Driver for Windows
Driver for Mac
Driver for Linux/Ubuntu
OR
Download the driver directly from the Canon PIXMA G3060 Series official website.
How to Install Canon PIXMA G3060 Printer on Windows
- Steps to Install Canon G3060 printer through USB
- Steps to Install Canon G3060 printer through Wi-Fi Connection
- Steps to Connect Canon G3060 printer to Wi-Fi Router.
- Steps to set up Canon G3060 printer on Laptop through Wi-Fi Direct option
How to Install Canon PIXMA G3060 Driver through USB
If you have any queries regarding the proper installation process of the Canon G3060 driver, then this section is especially for you. Here, I have shared the detailed installation guide for the full feature driver and basic driver (inf driver).
Select the installation guide, which is appropriate for your drivers, then follow its installation procedure to install your Canon PIXMA G3060 driver properly on your computer.
1) Install Canon PIXMA G3060 Printer Using Full Feature Driver
I have prepared this installation guide to explain the right installation process for the full feature Canon PIXMA G3060 series driver.
I have also attached screenshots along with the steps so that you can easily understand the installation process and execute it without any confusion.
Although the installation process described below has been performed on the Windows 10 operating system, but these installation steps can be used for all versions of the Windows operating system like Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and Windows 11 as well.
Steps:
- Run the full feature driver file and wait for its files to extract on your computer.
- On the Welcome screen, click on the ‘Start Setup’ button.
- The setup program will use the internet connection of your computer to download the necessary files. Also, if during the installation process the security software on your computer or the Windows Firewall warns against the driver installation process, then ignore that warning and proceed with the installation process. Click on the ‘Next’ button.
- Wait as the setup program acquires the necessary information.
- Wait as the setup program downloads the necessary drivers and software files.
- In the License Agreement screen, accept the End User License Agreement by clicking on the ‘Yes’ button.
- You will be asked to share your Canon printer usage data with the Canon website. If you want to share your data, then click on the “Agree” button. However, if you don’t want to share your data, then click on the “Do not agree” button. Your choice won’t impact the outcome of the driver installation process.
- Wait for the setup program to process the information.
- Wait for the setup program to check the status of your printer.
- In the Select Connection Method screen, select the ‘USB Connection’ option, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
- Wait as the setup program installs the downloaded drivers and software onto your computer.
- Connect your Canon printer to your computer using a USB cable and switch on your printer. Wait for the setup program to detect your Canon printer, then follow the instructions as they appear on screen to complete the printer driver installation process.
Installation of the Canon PIXMA G3060 series driver package has been successfully completed on your computer. You can now start using your Canon PIXMA all-in-one printer to print, scan and copy pages.
2) Install Canon PIXMA G3060 Printer Using Basic Driver
If the full feature is not working then you may try installing the printer driver manually using the basic driver of Canon PIXMA G3060 printer. That’s because our guide clearly describes the installation method for the Canon PIXMA G3060 INF driver on a Windows computer. Check out this example: How to install a printer driver manually using a basic driver (.INF driver).
How to Install Canon G3060 printer through Wi-Fi Connection
You can connect the Canon PIXMA G3060 printer with your computer by using its Wi-Fi connectivity option. In the following guide, I will describe the setup process for wirelessly connecting this Canon printer with your computer via your Wi-Fi router.
Steps:
- Run the full feature driver file and wait for its files to extract on your computer.
- In the Welcome screen, proceed by clicking on the ‘Start Setup’ button.
- During the driver installation process, the setup program will download files from the internet. If the security software on your computer warns you about the installation process, then ignore that warning. Click on the ‘Next’ button to continue.
- Wait for the installer program to check for the necessary files.
- Wait for the installer program to download the drivers and software onto your computer.
- In the License Agreement screen, click on the ‘Yes’ button to accept the License Agreement.
- You will be asked to share your Canon printer usage data with the Canon website. I would recommend sharing your data by clicking on the ‘Agree’ button. However, if you don’t want to share your data, then click on the ‘Do not agree’ button.
- Wait for setup program to process the information.
- Wait for the installer program to check the Canon printer status.
- In the Select Connection Method screen, select the ‘Wi-Fi Connection’ option, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
- Switch on your Canon printer by using the Power button, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
- Wait for the setup program to detect your Canon printer.
- If the setup program can’t find your printer, then click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed.
- In the Preparing Printer screen, read the instructions, then go to the control panel of your printer to complete the mentioned step.
- On the Canon printer control panel, press and hold the ‘Wireless connect’ button for 3 seconds, then go back to the computer screen.
- Click on the ‘Next’ button to continue.
- In the Easy Wireless Connect screen, wait for the setup program to search for your Canon printer. This process may take a few minutes.
- In the Check the Connection Method screen, verify the details of your Canon printer and wireless router displayed on the screen. If all the details are correct, then click on the ‘Yes’ button.
- Wait for the installer program to setup the wireless connection with your printer. During this setup process the internet connection may get disabled for some time.
- When the connection is completed, message appears, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
- Wait as the setup program installs the necessary printer drivers and software on your computer.
- Wait for the setup program to process the necessary information.
- Click on the ‘Next’ button to start the print head alignment of your Canon printer.
- You can use the ‘Test Print’ button to print the test page with your printer. Otherwise, click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed.
- Wait as the setup program processes the necessary information.
- In the Continue online screen, click on the ‘Continue online’ button to continue.
- As the Canon website opens in your web browser, click on the ‘Close’ button to close your web browser.
That’s it, now your Canon PIXMA G3060 all-in-one printer is successfully connected with your wireless router. Now you can wirelessly send print, scan and copy commands to your Canon printer.
How to Connect Canon G3060 to a Wi-Fi Router
The Canon PIXMA G3060 is an all-in-one printer that supports Wireless functionality. The simple and easy method to connect your printer wirelessly, you need to set up the printer to your Wi-Fi router first and then run full feature driver on your computer; it will auto detect your printer and install it automatically.
Before starting the wireless setup process, you need to ensure that your Canon printer is turned ON and your wireless router is also ready to connect with other wireless devices. Then follow these steps:
Steps:
- Press the ‘Settings’ button on the printer control panel to begin the Wi-Fi setup process.
- In the display screen you should see ‘Wi-Fi setup’, just press the ‘OK’ button. If you don’t see Wi-Fi setup, then you can use the arrow buttons to navigate the menu and find Wi-Fi setup option.
- When inside Wi-Fi setup, use the right arrow key to go to the ‘Manual connect’ option.
- When the ‘Manual connect’ option appears on the screen, then press the ‘OK’ button.
- Wait for your Canon printer to search for the wireless routers nearby.
- Now, the printer will show you all the wireless routers it found nearby. You can use the arrow keys to browse through all the routers. After selecting your preferred wireless router, press the ‘OK’ button to proceed.
- Enter the password of your Wi-Fi network. First, use the ‘Settings’ button to toggle between Lower Case, Upper Case and Numbers, then use the ‘Arrow’ keys to choose the right alphabet or the number. Finally, press the ‘OK’ button to confirm your selection. Follow this process for each character of your password.
- After entering the password by using the process described in the above step, press and hold the ‘OK’ button to confirm your password.
- When the ‘Apply’ option appears on the display screen, then press on the ‘OK’ button to proceed.
- You will see ‘Connecting’ message on the display screen. Wait for the printer to connect with the wireless router.
- When the ‘Connected’ message appears on the display screen. Press the ‘OK’ button to proceed.
- When the “Setup menu” message appears on the display screen, then press the “Settings” button.
- You will see ‘Wi-Fi’ and the wireless signal strength shown on the display screen. This is a confirmation that your Canon printer is now connected to your chosen wireless network.
That’s it, your Canon PIXMA G3060 series printer is now wirelessly connected with your wireless router. All wireless computing devices connected to the same router can give print, scan and copy commands to this Canon g3060 printer.
How to Set up Canon G3060 printer through Wi-Fi Direct
Canon G3060 printer supports Wi-Fi direct connectivity option, which means you can connect your printer to a computer directly without using Wi-Fi router. Here I will explain this setup. Download and run this full feature driver and run it on your computer. Please let me know in the comments section below if you want me to add a step-by-step guide here.
Canon PIXMA G3060 Features
The Canon PIXMA G3060 all-in-one printer is a great choice for users who want to print in high volume on a regular basis.
The ink tank technology used in this color inkjet printer allows you to print thousands of pages after each refill, which greatly reduces its overall printing costs.
Due to the spill-free setup of ink tank refilling, you can easily refill the ink tanks without spilling.
The maximum print resolution of this printer is up to 4800 x 1200 dpi, and its top print speed is nearly 10.8 images per minute. You can connect this printer with USB and WiFi.
Which ink bottle model number is used in this printer?
The ink for this Canon ink tank printer is available in Black (GI-71 PGBK), Cyan (GI-71 C), Magenta (GI-71 M) and Yellow (GI-71 Y) color ink bottles. The ink in the Black ink bottle can last for up to 6000 pages. While the ink of the Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink bottles can print up to 7700 pages per bottle.
| Ink Detail | Model Number |
| Black | GI-71 PGBK |
| Cyan | GI-71 C |
| Magenta | GI-71 M |
| Yellow | GI-71 Y |
