Canon Wireless Printer App

What Is The Canon Wireless Printer App, And How To Use It?

Canon is one of the most popular brands for printers. They have a wide range of printers that can meet the needs of general consumers and large businesses. Canon makes both inkjet and laser printers, even color and monochrome printers. Also, they even have portable printers and mini photo printers. In this blog, we will learn about the Canon wireless printer app. The official name of the app is Canon Inkjet/SELPHY. Also, learn how to use it to print from your mobile phone. And finally, to know on which all devices you can install the app and use it. 

 

What are the Features of Canon Wireless Printer App?

Let us look at all the attractive features of this Canon Inkjet/SELPHY app. 

 

  1. With the PRINT app, you will be able to enjoy smooth connectivity. 
  2. Also, do any printer-related tasks like print, copy, and scan. All can be done with just a few clicks on your smartphone. 
  3. Further, you can check the printer status and link to your cloud account for even more flexible control. All just from a few steps on your smart device. 
  4. Another best thing about the app is that it is free to download. Making the Canon app a perfect printing companion. 
  5. You can connect to your printer via Wi-Fi, or built-in access point, or Wi-Fi Direct, and you can print your documents. 
  6. Are you looking to scan a file from mobile? Then from the app, you can streamline the scanning process in the printer.
  7. You can save it in a whole range of formats and send the files to any device you choose. 
  8. Also, send the files to scan directly to your Cloud account. 
  9. The Cloud services include PIXMA Cloud Link, Dropbox, Drive, and OneDrive. Meaning you can access all the major cloud service providers. 
  10. The Canon wireless printer app is compatible with almost all Wi-Fi printers, including Canon printer models PIXMA, MAXIFY, and SELPHY. 
  11. You can install the Canon app on Android phones 9 and above for mobile devices. Also, you can install the app for iOS 11 and newer versions. 

How to Register My Printer on a Canon Print App?

The Canon app can be used to register your printer. Let us see how to register your printer via the app.

 

  1. In the beginning, you have to turn on the printer. 
  2. Next, you need to open the app on your mobile. 
  3. After the Canon app opens, it will ask if you want to search for available printers.  
  4. In the following screen, select Yes. 
  5. Later, you must follow the steps (on-app instructions) and register your printer.
  1. You will complete printer registration on the app after the printer registers completely. 
  2. If the app shows Available Printer is not found, follow the next steps. 
  1. Next, select the option If Printer Cannot be Found. 
  1. After that, select the Auto Connection (recommended) option.
  1. And again, follow the steps (on-app instructions) and register your printer.
  1. Finally, you will see printer registration complete on the app after it is done. 

How to Print Photos With the Canon Print App?

After registering the printer, you can print a document via the app. Now, let us see the steps involved in printing. 

 

  1. The first step is to load photo paper into the printer's paper tray. 
  2. Next, open the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app on your mobile.
  3. Now, open the Photo Print option on the app. 
  4. Later, you must select the image you want to print and tap Next.
  1. Finally, you can specify the print settings and select Print.
  2. And the printer will print the photo. 

Conclusion 

Canon printers are widely bought printers. And Canon provides an official app to make printing more user-friendly. The Canon wireless printer app has many attractive features that make mobile printing easy and fun. Also, you can not only print but scan and edit photos for photo printing. You can even scan directly from the printer and save it. So, you will learn all about apps in this blog.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

Yes, you can print any web page from the Canon app:

  1. Switch on the printer and load the required papers in the paper tray.
  2. On your Android mobile, open the browser and go to the webpage.
  3. Select the option to share, then print via the app.
  4. Later, you can select the print area and tap OK.
  5. Check the printer settings, specify the number of copies and other options, and press Print. 

Using Border settings, you can add margins around the photo for better printing:

  1. You need to load the particular photo in the app.
  2. In the Print Preview, you need to select Print Settings.
  3. You can select the paper size matching the loaded paper.
  4. Select the Crop button to increase or decrease the photo and tap Print. 

Sometimes, while working with the app, it searches for a wireless router or printer. Due to the restriction of Android, the app cannot search for a wireless router or printer. It can only be found if it obtains access to the location. So, you must permit the app to obtain the location to connect with the printer. However, it will not be used to identify you personally. 

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