Canon Pixma Wireless Printer Setup
- The Power button is available on the top of the printer’s control panel.
- Use the Power button to change the printer to the active state.
- Wait until the control panel displays.
- Go to the Setup icon and click Maintenance.
- Select the Wireless LAN Setup icon under Maintenance for the Canon Pixma wireless printer setup process.
- Search for the access point and begin the connection process.
- Choose the Canon printer option from the list of available devices.
- Mention the password in its tab. The password is available in 8-64 characters.
- Press OK after the process completes.
- A message displays as the printer is connected to the access point.
- To install the driver, click the Next option.
- Wait until the Setup Guide Installation window pops-up.
- Connect the printer to an access point to begin the installation process.
- Select the Next option and choose the place of residence option.
- Customize the driver settings and click Next.
- Read and Agree to the Terms and Conditions mentioned on the screen.
- The driver installs on the system. The installation progress status displays on the screen.
- End the installation process by clicking Complete.
- After completing the process, the printer name displays in the list of available devices.
- After a while, the printer prints a test page to check if the driver is installed correctly. Contact our tech experts to know more about Canon Pixma wireless printer setup process.
WPS Connection Method
- To set WPS, you have to satisfy some conditions. Check if the access point has a physical WPS button available and whether your network uses Wi-Fi Protected Access or WPA2 security protocol.
- After checking the above conditions, start the Canon Pixma wireless setup process.
- Switch on your printer and make sure that the router features a WPS button. Press it when required.
- Press & hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer control panel. Continue the action until the ON lamp starts to blink.
- Now, press the Back button and then the Wi-Fi button for the Canon Pixma wireless printer setup process.
- Ensure that the Wi-Fi lamps flash quickly and the ON lamp slowly.
- Once the lights start to blink, then go to the access point & press the WPS button within the two minutes.
- Now, on the printer, check if the blue light of the Wi-Fi lamp continues to flash while searching for the network, and the Power & Wi-Fi lights flash when the printer connects to the access point.
- If the lights stop flashing, it means that the WPS connection set up is successful. Assure that after the successful connection setup, the Wi-Fi & the ON lamp are lit.
- Now, you can perform the print, scan, copy, or fax operations from your printer, once the Canon Pixma wireless printer setup process is over.
STANDARD CONNECTION METHOD
- The steps given below will help you understand how to connect your printer to the computer using a Canon Pixma standard connection method.
- Tap the Home button on the control panel of your printer.
- Use the up and down arrow keys to choose the WLAN Setup icon.
- Press the Function Button available on the left side of the panel.
- Once the connection is established, the Wi-Fi lamp will be lit in blue color.
- The Canon printer will now start searching for any access points nearby.
- Press the Stop/Reset button and hold it for a few seconds.
- Choose the Standard setup option and tap OK.
- Canon printer will now search for wireless networks available nearby.
- With the help of the arrow key, choose the access point and press OK.
- In case you are unable to find your network, then press the Left Function button to start searching again.
- Specify the password of your network in the next screen that appears. The password is case-sensitive, so make sure you enter the correct password.
- The security key can be entered using the arrow keys.
- Press Done after successfully entering the password.
- You can also edit the password by tapping the OK option.
- Tap the Left Function button to finish the Canon Pixma wireless printer setup process.
RESTORING YOUR PIXMA PRINTER NETWORK SETTINGS BACK TO THE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
- You can restore the network settings of your Canon Pixma printer to the factory default settings.
- Restoring to the factory default settings is a common troubleshooting step for most of the issues arising in your Pixma printer.
- Remember that all the settings that you have set initially will erase and you have to set them again.
- You can reset the Pixma printer in two different ways. Using the buttons on the printer or directly from the software.
- Initially turn the Canon Pixma printer on and wait until the device remains idle.
- On the control panel, open the wireless Setup menu.
- Look for the Device Settings option and select it.
- Validate your selection by touching the OK button.
- Select the Reset Settings option from the Device Setting menu.
- The resetting process will start when you press the OK button.
- The Device Settings is available in the main menu as well.
- To reset using the buttons on the printer, press the Stop and the ON button simultaneously for a few seconds.
- Now, release both the buttons and press the Stop button five times.
- The printer settings will now reset to its factory defaults. Get complete tech support for the Canon Pixma wireless printer setup process.