Official G3270 driver download
Check for PIXMA G3270 on the printer label. On Windows, select Download on Canon’s G3270 setup page and follow the print and scan setup prompts. Check your OS and version before installing. Firmware and photo editing apps serve separate purposes.
Open Canon G3270 Windows setupUSB, Wi-Fi through a router, and Wireless Direct
The G3270 supports USB and 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi. For router-based Wi-Fi, put the printer and the device on the same network. With Wireless Direct, you can connect to the printer without a router. Available bands can vary by region. Canon connection guide
On a Mac, use AirPrint after connecting. Check scanning separately in your scan app.
Print a nozzle check from the printer
Load one sheet of A4 or Letter plain paper in the rear tray. On the home screen, choose Maintenance → Nozzle Check → Yes and press OK.
If the pattern has missing lines or horizontal streaks, follow Canon’s pattern guide to clean the print head. If the pattern looks normal and only computer jobs fail, check the connection and official G3270 driver. Nozzle check steps
1727 means prepare a cartridge, 1726 means replace it
- 1727 · Nearly full. Press OK on the printer to clear the warning and have a new MC-G04 ready.
- 1726 · Full. Turn off the printer and replace the MC-G04 to resume printing.
Keep the used cartridge level and seal it in the bag supplied with the replacement. Illustrated cartridge replacement steps
Official Canon sources
G3270 product specifications · Online manual listing G3270 · Specifications