Ways to Connect a Canon Printer to a Wireless Network
There are several different methods you can use to connect Canon Printer to Wifi.
Here are your options:
- Use your smart device to send wireless router information to your printer using the networking capabilities of your smartphone or the Canon Print Inkjet app on your iOS or Android device.
- Press the WPS button to sync a nearby wireless network with your wireless printer.
- Enter the WPS pin code. Source: Canon Support
The method you end up using may depend on your Canon printer model.
When wireless printers were new, sometimes CDs were required to install wireless software. These days, it is usually sufficient to simply connect a wireless printer using a smart device or controls on the printer itself.
Here are step-by-step instructions on the various methods to connect to your Wi-Fi network:
1. Smart device connection method
To establish a wireless connection between a Canon printer and a wireless network, you need a wireless device. If you are using a computer, you need to download the software installer to send wireless information to the printer without a direct cable connection.
If a smart device such as a smartphone is used to connect the printer to a wireless network, users can download the free Canon Wireless Printer Connection App via their iOS or Android device:
- For iOS devices, the SELPHY app is used.
- For Android devices, the Canon Print Inkjet app is used.
- Connect Wi-Fi settings for canon printer.
2. WPS push button method.
Some wireless routers have a WPS button, which is essentially a wireless printer sync. While not all wireless routers will have this technical feature, those that do are much easier to connect to a wireless printer. (Source: Canon)
To connect a wireless printer to a wireless network using the WPS button, follow these steps:
- Hold down the Wi-Fi button on your router until it blinks.
- Click the Start button and then the Wi-Fi button again.
- Wait until the Wi-Fi router starts flashing. When the Wi-Fi router starts flashing and the ON button lights up, press the WPS button.
- The wireless router will indicate syncing with the wireless printer by simultaneously turning on the ON button and the Wi-Fi light.
- If wireless sync fails, press the STOP button and try syncing again.
This option isn't available for all wireless routers, but it's worth taking a look at your router to see if it's available when you're ready to set up your wireless printer. Ultimately, this can save you a lot of hassle.
