So you've just purchased a new Canon printer for your home or office, and it's time to set up your Canon printer. Printer technology has advanced significantly in recent years, and the majority of printers are now plug-and-play. However, if you want to use the wireless printing features, then you need to first connect your Canon printer to Wi-Fi. Here in this blog, you will learn "how to connect Canon Printer to WiFi".

What are the considerations before connecting a Canon printer to Wi-Fi?

Before you begin connecting your Canon printer to Wi-Fi, there are a few important things to keep in mind:

• Power and Connectivity: Check that your Canon printer is connected and turned on. This step is necessary to prepare your printer for setup.
• Installation Software: Check to see if your printer comes with installation software. If it does, you can use the CD to set up your printer. However, many modern printers install automatically, and you can get the necessary software from the manufacturer's website.
• Network Connection: Make sure that both your Canon printer and the device containing the document are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. This is necessary for efficient communication while printing.
• Router Compatibility: See whether your router has a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. If it does not, the WPS technique may fail, and you will have to use the manual connection option.

How To Connect Canon Printer To WiFi On Windows

• First, turn on your Canon printer and your WiFi network.
• Then, download the Canon printer driver from the Canon official website. In case this does not work, then refer to the user manual or contact the manufacturer's helpdesk for assistance.
• After that, double-click on the downloaded file and complete the installation process. Then, continue to the next step.
• Press the Windows key + R to open the "Run" command.
• Then you need to type the command in the "Run" dialogue box: control/nameMicrosoft.DevicesAndPrinters.
• Press the OK button.
• Now, you can see the "Devices and Printers" folder open.
• Then, select the "Add Printer" and follow the on-screen instructions that appear.
• Complete the process and click the OK button.
• Now, your Canon printer is connected to your WiFi network. Print a test page.

How To Connect Canon Printer To WiFi On Mac

• First, turn on your Canon printer and your Mac computer.
• Next, connect your Canon printer to a WiFi network.
• Then, you need to download the Canon printer driver from canon.com/ijsetup. If you are unable to download the driver from this link, then follow the user manual or reach out to the manufacturer's support for assistance.
• Select the "Apple menu", and click on "System and Preferences".
• After that, select "Printers and Scanners".
• Then, add your Canon printer by clicking the '+' sign.
• Now, a popup appears on your window where you can select your Canon printer and click on 'Add'.
• After that, you will see your Canon printer name on the left side of your screen.
• Finally, your Canon printer connection to the WiFi is successful. You can print a test page to see.

How To Connect Canon Printer To WiFi Using WPS Method

• First, check your wireless router for a WPS push button.
• Then, turn on your Canon printer and hold down the WIFi button.
• After that, you see the WiFi button begins to flash, then hold down the WPS button.
• Then wait until the power button and WiFi lights stop flashing.
• Now, you can print your network settings by pressing the 'Resume/Cancel' button and wait for the light to flash 15 times.
• Finally, check the network settings configuration and make sure your Canon printer is connected to the WiFi network.

How To Connect Canon Printer To WiFi without using WPS Button

• Install Canon ij network device setup utilities and run the application.
• Then, turn on your Canon printer and connect the printer through USB.
• After that, select the USB connection option and complete the connection process.
• Now you need to change the connection option to IPv4.
• Then enter the printer password, which will be the serial number of the printer.
• Click on the WiFi network select your wifi network password and complete the connection process.
• Your setup is complete now. Remove the USB cable.
• Next, go to Control Panel select 'Add a device', and add your printer.
• Hence, your Canon printer is ready to use.

How To Connect Canon Printer To WiFi with SSID and Password

• Before starting the connection process, turn on your Canon Printer.
• Then, go to the printer's Home screen and click on the Menu option.
• After that, click on the Network Settings option.
• Now, select the Wireless LAN Settings.
• Then, you will see the option to enable Wireless LAN, select Yes.
• After that, on the next window screen, select the SSID Settings option.
• Click on the, select access point option to start a printer search for the available wireless networks.
• Then, from the available LAN router's name, click on your SSID and press the OK button.
• Then, enter the correct password for your SSID and select the apply option.
• Now, you will see a connection message displayed on your screen.
• And, you are ready to print your documents.

How To Connect Canon Printer To WiFi Manually

If your router does not have a WPS button, you must manually connect your Canon printer to Wi-Fi. Here's how:

• Press the setup button on your Canon printer.
• Use the printer's arrow buttons to go to and choose "Wi-Fi setup" from the menu.
• Then inside the "WiFI Setup", select 'Manual Connect' to start the manual connection.
• You will see a list of available networks, click on your router's network name.
• Then, make sure your computer and printer are on the same WiFi network for them to communicate effectively.
• Input your router's password using the printer's interface. Refer to Canon's help website for detailed instructions on this step.
• After entering your password, press "OK" for two seconds to confirm. If the printer does not connect, select OK, then Back, and input the password again.

How To Troubleshoot Canon Printer Connecting Issues

If you are unable to connect your Canon printer to WiFi, then you run into issues. Here are some troubleshooting tips to follow: 

• Ensure your Canon printer is in range of your WiFi router.
• Verify the WiFi password you entered.
• Restart your Canon printer and then repeat the Setup process.
• Check that you installed the latest firmware and drivers.

Conclusion

In summary, this guide has shown you how to connect Canon printer to Wi-Fi easily. Whether you use the WPS technique or manual setup, both provide a simple process for setting up a wireless connection. With your Canon printer connected to Wi-Fi, you can print wirelessly from anywhere in your home or workplace. I hope this information is helpful!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect my Canon printer to Wi-Fi?

• Select Manual Connect and press the OK button.
• Then, select your wireless router and press the OK button.
• Then, enter the password.
• After that, press and hold the OK button for two seconds.
• Now, click Yes and press the OK button to confirm.

How do I connect my Canon TS3522 printer to Wi-Fi?

Here's how to connect Canon TS3522 printer to WiFi:

• First, turn on your Canon printer and make sure it is in a ready state.
• To connect wirelessly, enable the WiFi feature on your Canon printer.
• Then, select the WiFi Network, using the printer's control panel and enter the password.

Why is my wireless printer not connecting to Wi-Fi?

One of the most common reasons for your printer not connecting to WiFi results from entering the wrong password. This can happen when you type your password into the printer's touch screen or numeric keypad. All it takes is a single missed character and your printer will be unable to connect.

What are two methods to connect to a printer wirelessly?

The two methods to connect to a printer wirelessly are:

• Bluetooth: ome printers have Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to connect your Canon printer to your mobile device without first connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
• WiFi network: In the WiFi network method, you connect your printer to your Wi-Fi network.

How do I change my printer to a new WiFi network?

• Turn on your printer and make sure your printer is within the range of your WiFi network.
• Then click Setup and tap Network or Wireless Settings.
• Then, select Wireless Setup Wizard.
• Finally, select the WiFi network and enter the password.