How to connect Canon Printer to Wifi

ByRonan Williams

Method to Connect Canon wireless printer

  • In this article, we have explained the detailed procedure to connect Canon printer with wireless settings.
  • Thus, by following these steps, you can easily configure the Canon printer to the WiFi network.
  • The connection between a wireless Canon printer and a command device is established via a shared connection or WiFi. Therefore, it is vital to put the printer on the same WiFi network as your computer.

WPS connection: to connect a Canon printer with a wireless network

Before proceeding with this method, first make sure your WiFi router has a WPS button. Also, the router must use the WPA or WPA2 security protocol.

  • Starting with, press the printer’s power button so that it is “ON”. Also turn on your WiFi router via the WPS button.
  • Thereafter, go to the printer “Home” from the touch screen and then press and hold the “WiFi” button.
  • Then select the “Wireless LAN Settings” option> press “OK”. At this point, your printer will search for your wireless network access point.
  • Choose your WiFi network (called Canon in your router settings).
  • After that, press the WiFi access point which will ask for a passphrase or WPA key. Now, enter your WiFi password and then hit the “OK” button.
  • This process will take a few minutes to establish the connection of the Canon printer with the access point of your WiFi router.
  • Now the Canon printer and the router will automatically establish a connection at this point.
  • When the wireless connection is made, the power and WiFi light will stop flashing. Instead, they will stay on continuously after connection.