Official setup & support links
These are the manufacturer addresses we trust for setup and support. Type them into the address bar yourself — do not rely on the first search result.
Standing advice: a real manufacturer site will never ask you to install remote-access software, pay over the phone to “activate” a driver, or hand over banking passwords. If a page asks for those, close it and come back here.
Canon
ij.start.canon is Canon’s current setup host (not a subdomain of canon.com). Older bookmarks may still say canon.com/ijsetup — that redirects into the same setup flow.
| Domain | Used for |
|---|---|
ij.start.canon |
Setup / first install |
canon.com |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
usa.canon.com |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
canon.co.uk |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
canon.ca |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
canon.com.au |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
canon.co.in |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
asia.canon |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
global.canon |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
They will never ask you for
- Remote access software (AnyDesk, TeamViewer, etc.)
- Payment for “activation” or “driver unlock” over the phone
- Your banking password or one-time bank codes
HP
123.hp.com is HP’s short setup address. Support lives under support.hp.com and the regional hp.com sites.
| Domain | Used for |
|---|---|
123.hp.com |
Setup / first install |
hp.com |
Setup / first install |
support.hp.com |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
hp.com |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
hpconnected.com |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
They will never ask you for
- Remote access to “finish setup”
- A fee to download the official HP Smart app
- Full credit-card details just to open a help article
Epson
Regional Epson sites (epson.co.uk, epson.com.au, etc.) are official. Epson Connect covers cloud / email print.
| Domain | Used for |
|---|---|
epson.com |
Setup / first install |
epsonconnect.com |
Setup / first install |
epson.com |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
epson.co.uk |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
epson.ca |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
epson.com.au |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
epson.co.in |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
support.epson.net |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
epsonconnect.com |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
They will never ask you for
- Screen-sharing to “register your printer”
- Payment for free firmware or drivers
- Social-security or national ID numbers
Brother
support.brother.com is the main driver and FAQ hub. Regional brother.* sites are official brand properties.
| Domain | Used for |
|---|---|
support.brother.com |
Setup / first install |
brother.com |
Setup / first install |
support.brother.com |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
brother.com |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
brother-usa.com |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
brother.co.uk |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
brother.ca |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
brother.com.au |
Support / drivers / FAQs |
They will never ask you for
- Remote control to “unlock the machine”
- A subscription fee just to download a driver
- Passwords for unrelated accounts
This list changes rarely. If you found a lookalike domain, report it privately — or check a URL against this list first.