Canon Pixma Printer Wireless Connection Setup Guide

When you need to print high-quality photos and documents, a wireless Canon Pixma printer can help. You can use it from your home office and anywhere else and get your prints ready in no time. Have you already bought this printer? That’s great! However, have you thought about how you plan to set it up and start using it? If you have no idea, let us help you with that. Here is a setup guide comprising all the necessary steps and solutions to issues with the Pixma printer. Before we get into the setup steps, let's first take a look at the printer in the section below, especially for those who are unfamiliar with it. 

About Canon Pixma Printer

Canon Pixma printers are an absolute choice for printing documents and photos. Their high ratings and positive feedback prove they are worth the money. They allow you to print photos, documents, and faxes. A Pixma printer costs $209.99, making it pretty affordable. 

Features of Canon Pixma Printer

Depending on the model you purchase, the printer will serve you with specific features. 

Below are some common features of Canon Pixma printers that you can expect on your printing machine. 

• The printer has two apps to be operated with, AirPrint (iOS) and Mopria (Android) ensuring seamless connectivity.
• In the Pixma printer, you can find a rear paper feed, making paper loading easier.
• The printer generally has auto-on/off features to save power and usage costs.
• Pixma Inkjet printers will feature fine cartridges for easy ink replacement.
• The printer can print borderless photos up to 5x7.

After you unbox your Canon Pixma printer, assemble it following the instructions in the user manual. Once you complete that, follow the below section and set up your printer. 

Canon Pixma Printer Wireless Setup

There are two methods of Canon Pixma wireless setup: the WPS connection method and the Standard connection method. Keep reading to learn both set-up methods. 

WPS Connection Method

WPS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup, a feature that allows you to connect the printer to a wireless network without requiring the computer or network’s password or name. 

• Place your wireless router within the Canon printer’s network range.
• Press and hold the printer’s wireless button until the wireless lamp starts flashing.
• Now, press the color button given below of all the other buttons of the printer.
• Again, press and hold the wireless button until the direct lamp lights up on your Canon Pixma printer.
• Next, press the color button and turn on the wireless lamp flash.
• Now, press the WPS button given on your router.
• Once the printer is connected to your router, its power and Wi-Fi lamps will turn off.

Note: You can check the router manual for a better understanding of the WPS button and then complete the set up.

You have learned the steps of Canon Pixma wireless setup with the WPS connection method. The standard connection method will require a Canon Pixma printer driver on your device. 

Canon Pixma Driver Downloading & Installation

The Canon Pixma driver downloading and installation steps are given below.

• Open the Canon support page on your device browser.
• On the website search bar, type the model number of your Canon printer and search for the printer driver.
• You will be redirected to the printer software page by the Canon support website.
• On that page, press the download button and wait for the process to be completed. 
• Once the downloading is completed, go to the download section in your device file manager and install it by following the on-screen instructions.

Now, you have completed the Canon Pixma driver downloading and installation, so you are ready to set up your Canon Pixma printer with the standard connection method.

Standard Connection Method

The standard connection method for Windows and Mac is a bit different. Don't worry—we've included the steps for both devices. 

Method For Windows

The following are the steps to set up your Canon printer on a Windows PC or computer. 

• Open the printer software on your device and click on the start-up button.
• Wait for a few seconds while the software checks for available updates.
• Select your region and country from the page and press on the Next button.
• Click yes and move forward from the terms and license agreement page. 
• To take part in survey programs, click on yes; otherwise, press the Do Not Agree button.
• Check the Deactivate the block box and press next.
• After this, you will see a “checking the printer status” message on your PC screen.
• Select Wireless LAN connection from the following screen and then press next.
• Next, select “Set up the network connection according to the guide” and press next.
• Follow the instructions in the setup guide and set the required settings.
• Once all settings are made, your printer will be registered on your PC.
• Click on the execute button and perform a test print.

Method For Mac

This section contains steps to connect the Canon Pixma printer to a Mac device using the standard method. Keep reading to learn the method. 

• Open the downloaded Pixma printer driver on your Mac device.
• Double-click on the setup icon shown on the screen.
• Now, click on the open button from the next screen.
• Type your Mac account name and password on the username and password boxes and install the helper tool.
• Click on the Start Setup button on the printer driver screen. 
• The software will check for new updates. 
• Next, you need to select region and country from the options shown on the screen.
• Click yes and accept the license agreement terms shown on the screen.
• Press on agree or do not agree based on whether you would like to take part in the extended survey programs or not. 
• Now, when you check the printer status, the message will pop up on your screen.
• Select Wireless LAN Connection from the options shown on your PC screen and click on the next button.
• Select “Set up the network connection according to the guide” shown on the screen and click next.
• Follow the instructions shown in the setup guide and make changes to the settings.
• Press the next button once you make all the settings instructed in the guide.
• The printer will connect to your Mac device.
• After a moment, the printer will disconnect.
• Click on Add Printer and select the name of your printer model.
• Finally, click on Execute and then start to perform a test print.

You have learned how to set up the Canon Pixma printer and print documents and photos, but let’s also check for issues with this printer so that if they occur, you know how to fix them easily.

Canoitxma Printer Issues

We have listed the Canon printer issues and solutions in the below section.

Pixma Print Quality Issues

There are various reasons for Pixma print quality issues on your printer. It could be the wrong paper type and size setting or a misaligned printhead. Optimise the paper type and size according to the sheet you are using, run a cleaning cycle on the printer, and align the printhead to fix the problem.

Pixma Printer Error Codes

There are several Canon Pixma printer error codes indicating different problems accordingly. E02 means the printer is out of paper, E03 means the paper got stuck, and E04 means improper Canon Pixma ink cartridge installation. So, you need to fix the problem accordingly.

Pixma Scanner Not Working

If you ask why is my Pixma scanner not working, it could be due to poor connection or compatibility. Restart your PC or ensure the driver is installed correctly to fix this problem.

Canon Pixma Printer Setup Made Easy

The Canon Pixma printer is affordable and cost-effective. But setting it up and getting ready to work can be tricky. After reading this blog, you must have learned everything about setting up this printer, from Canon Pixma ink cartridge installation to fixing other problems. If you still need some help in setting up your Pixma printer contact us to get professional printer set up services at affordable prices. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why is the Canon Pixma printer not printing anything?

It could be due to the clogged or dried printhead of your Canon Pixma printer.

How to reset the Canon Pixma printer ink cartridge?

You can press the ok or resume button on the front of your Pixma printer. Keep the button pressed for about 10 seconds. It will reset the ink cartridge and allow printing.

Why is the Canon Pixma printer not connecting to Wi-Fi?

It could be due to the printer's old firmware, network incompatibility, or an unmatched network of printers and your computer device. 

How do you reset a Canon Pixma Pro printer?

You can press and hold the Cancel or Resume button until the power lamp flashes 15 times and then release the button. Your Canon Pixma printer is now reset.