Canon Wireless Printer Setup

A Complete Guide For Canon Wireless Printer Setup

Canon makes a range of printers that suit home, office, and large businesses. And the Canon printers come with new innovative features and user-friendly interfaces. So, the new models of Canon printers have built-in Wi-Fi adapters, enabling the printers to connect to a wireless network. Also, the Canon wireless printers are able to receive documents over Wi-Fi and print the same. So, performing Canon wireless printer setup on a computer isn't a tough task. This blog puts importance on connecting the printer to a computer without using any cables, i.e., a wireless connection. It is important to know the right method for connecting your Canon printer to your computer. Let us look at how to set up a Canon wireless printer. 

Basic Steps for Canon Printer Setup 

Let us see the steps required to connect a Canon printer wirelessly.

 

  1. For a Canon printer, if it is Wi-Fi enabled, you need to set the printer to Cableless Setup Mode. If you have turned on the printer for the first time, the Cableless Setup Mode should already be active. 
  2. Now, notice if a green led light is on, which means the Canon printer is connected to a power source. Next, notice if the blue light is flashing. It means the Canon wireless printer setup is ready for connection.
  3. Thus, your Canon printer is ready to connect to your wireless network.

Method 1: Using WPS Push Button 

The WPS method lets you connect your printer to your wireless network, and it helps by avoiding the need for a Wi-Fi password. 

 

  1. The first step is to check whether your router has WPS support. If you can see a dedicated WPS button on your router, it means the router is enabled.
  2. After checking the router, you need to press the Network button present on your printer.
  3. Next, the "Wi-Fi setting list" shows up on the screen. Here, you need to select Wi-Fi setup in the Wi-Fi menu. 
  1. Now, you need to select the WPS (Push Button) option and select OK.
  1. Afterward, you head to the Wi-Fi router, and you need to press the WPS button. And you need to press OK on the printer's screen. 
  2. Finally, you are done! Your Canon wireless printer setup is successfully done with WPS.

Method 2: With a Wi-Fi Network (Manually) 

Let us take a look at setting up your Canon wireless printer on Wi-Fi manually.

 

  1. The first step is to press the setup button on your printer, which usually has pliers and a screwdriver. 
  2. Next, you need to select Wi-Fi setup and later select the Manual Connect option. 
  3. Now, you need to select your router; the router's name will appear on the router list on your printer screen. 
  1. Now, you need to type the printer's password and press OK. After that, you need to wait a few seconds and press Yes when the screen asks permission to Apply. 
  2. Finally, your printer is connected to your wireless network. 

Method 3: Via Bluetooth Connection 

Canon printers can also be paired by using Bluetooth. Let us see how we can do it. 

 

  1. The first step is to check whether the Bluetooth adapter is attached and the printer is connected to a power source. 
  2. Next, you need to click on Bluetooth and go to the Bluetooth settings on the printer's LCD screen. 
  3. Further, you need to select your printer's name, and you should check the device name. It is important to register device names to the printer. 
  1. Later, once you check the device name, press the OK  button on the printer. 
  2. But if you want to know how to register the printer, follow the next steps. First, you need to click on the Bluetooth settings from your computer or Mac. 
  3. Next, you need to select the option to set up Bluetooth devices. 
  4. Now, the Bluetooth Setup Assistant starts and presses continue to go to the next step. 
  5. The assistant will ask about the type of device you are adding. Here, select Printer.
  6. Afterward, if your printer name is in the list, select it and press continue. It will ask for a passkey, which you will get on your printer's initial settings window. However, the default passkey value is 0000.
  7. Now, the assistant will pair with your Canon wireless printer. 

Conclusion

To summarize, the Canon wireless printer setup can be undertaken using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Wi-Fi has two ways: the first is using the WPS Push Button method, and the second is the manual setup method. Bluetooth can be done through your computer and printer's Bluetooth adapter. These methods are free of cables or wires and easy to follow even if you are not a computer nerd. 

FAQs

  1. Why is my Canon printer unable to connect to my phone?

As a first step, check to see if the connection is active on your Canon printer. Next, Check to see whether the signal strength is below 80%. If it is less than 80%, you could reduce the distance between the router and the printer. If the printer is operational and the phone is still not connected to your printer, then you can factory reset the settings.

  1. Can I connect the Canon Wireless Printer Setup from my Smartphone?

You can connect to your Canon printer from your Android/iOS mobile. You must download the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app from the respective stores. Next, you need to run the app after the printer is on. Now you need to tap More and then select Bluetooth setup. Later, you need to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process between the Smartphone and the painter. 

  1. Do Canon printers have memory?

Printers contain volatile memory (RAM), which, like computers, is erased when you switch the device off. Power is needed to store data in volatile memory. It's simple to delete volatile memory. Just turn off or disconnect your printer for a few minutes.

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