If your Canon PIXMA TR4755i is experiencing connection problems, incorrect settings, or other configuration issues, resetting the printer can help return its settings to their defaults.
The Canon PIXMA TR4755i provides several reset options. You can reset only the network settings, reset specific printer settings, or use the All data option to return the settings you have changed to their default values.
This guide explains how to factory reset a Canon PIXMA TR4755i and what to do after the reset.
Before Resetting the Printer
A reset can remove settings that you have previously configured. Depending on the reset option you choose, this can include Wi-Fi settings, fax settings, paper settings, and other customized settings.
If you only have a Wi-Fi connection problem, you may not need to reset everything. In that case, resetting the LAN settings may be enough.
If you want to return all configurable printer settings to their defaults, use the All data option.
How to Factory Reset the Canon PIXMA TR4755i
Follow these steps to reset the printer from its operation panel:
- Turn on the Canon PIXMA TR4755i.
- Press the Setup button on the printer’s operation panel.
- Open Device settings.
- Select Reset setting.
- Choose the type of reset you want to perform.
- For a complete settings reset, select All data.
- Follow the instructions displayed on the printer’s screen to confirm the reset.
- Allow the printer to complete the reset process.
Canon’s TR4700-series manual states that All data returns the settings made to the printer to their default values. It also restores the administrator password to its default.
What Happens When You Select “All Data”?
The All data option is the closest option to a full factory reset on the TR4755i.
It resets the settings you have configured on the printer to their defaults. This can mean that you will need to configure the printer again before using certain features.
However, Canon notes that some information cannot be reset, including the language displayed on the LCD, the current print-head position, cumulative usage statistics, the country or region setting, and certain certificate-related information.
How to Reset Only the Wi-Fi Settings
If your main problem is that the printer will not connect to your wireless network, you may not need to perform a complete reset.
Instead, choose:
Setup → Device settings → Reset setting → LAN settings
This resets the printer’s network settings to their defaults. Afterward, you will need to set up the printer’s wireless connection again.
Resetting the LAN settings is particularly useful if you have changed your Wi-Fi router, wireless password, or network configuration.
Other Reset Options
The TR4755i’s reset menu provides several choices.
Web Service Setup
This option returns the printer’s web service settings to their defaults.
LAN Settings
This option resets the network settings without resetting the other printer settings.
Telephone Number Data
This resets stored telephone or fax number information.
Setting Data
This resets settings such as paper size and media type while leaving network and fax settings unchanged.
Fax Settings
This returns fax settings to their defaults. Canon recommends disconnecting the telephone line from the printer before resetting the fax settings.
All Data
This resets the settings you have made to the printer to their defaults and is the option to use when you want a broader factory-style reset.
Set Up the Printer Again After Resetting
After performing a full reset, you may need to configure the printer again.
If you use Wi-Fi, reconnect the Canon PIXMA TR4755i to your wireless network.
You may also need to:
- Reinstall or reconnect the printer on your computer
- Reconnect the printer to your phone or tablet
- Reconfigure fax settings
- Re-enter paper and media preferences
- Reconfigure other customized printer settings
If the printer is being given to someone else, check the printer’s settings and remove any personal information that you do not want to leave configured.
What If the Printer Still Has Problems After Resetting?
A factory reset changes the printer’s settings, but it does not necessarily fix mechanical or hardware problems.
If the printer still does not work correctly after resetting it, check for:
- Paper jams
- Low or empty ink cartridges
- Incorrect paper loading
- Connection problems
- Driver or software issues
- Printer error messages
If the problem is related specifically to wireless communication, resetting the LAN settings and then setting up the Wi-Fi connection again may be more appropriate than repeatedly performing a complete reset.
Final Thoughts
Resetting the Canon PIXMA TR4755i can be useful when you need to remove customized settings or troubleshoot configuration problems. For a complete settings reset, use Setup → Device settings → Reset setting → All data and follow the confirmation instructions shown on the printer.
If you only need to fix a Wi-Fi connection, use the LAN settings reset instead. This lets you reset the network configuration without unnecessarily changing other printer settings.
