Set Up your Canon Printer Wirelessly

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Setting up your Canon printer wirelessly lets you print from anywhere in your home or office without using USB cables. This guide walks you through the wireless setup process from turning on your printer and connecting it to Wi-Fi, to downloading the right drivers from Canon.com/ijsetup. Whether you’re using Windows, macOS, or a mobile device, we cover each step clearly so you can start printing wirelessly with ease. Ideal for both home users and small business setups.

What you need before setting up the network ?

• A Canon wireless printer (check model compatibility).
• A 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (SSID and password).
• A smartphone, tablet, or computer.
• An active internet connection.
• Canon PRINT app (for mobile setup – optional).
• USB cable (optional – for assisted setup).

Step-by-step guide to using the printer control panel to connect to your wireless network

• Power on the printer.
• Press Menu/Settings, go to Wireless LAN Setup.
• Choose Standard Setup or Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
• Select your Wi-Fi network (SSID).
• Enter the Wi-Fi password using the keypad.
• Wait for the printer to show “Connected”.
• Confirm the connection via the Wi-Fi light or print network settings (optional).
• Visit canon.com/ijsetup to install drivers and complete setup.

Final steps to verify setup success and print a test page wirelessly

• Open printer software on your PC or Canon PRINT app on mobile.
• Select your Canon printer from the list.
• Go to Maintenance or Tools > tap Print Test Page or Nozzle Check.
• Wait for the printer to print – this confirms a successful wireless setup.

Pro tips to ensure long-term stable wireless performance and connectivity

• Keep printer close to your Wi-Fi router.
• Use the 2.4GHz network (not 5GHz).
• Assign a static IP address.
• Update firmware regularly.
• Restart router/printer occasionally.
• Use Canon PRINT app for easy control
• Enable DHCP reservation on your router
• Avoid turning off Wi-Fi when idle.