In the era of smart offices, Canon printers are indeed one of the most dependable ones; however, setting them up can be frustrating—especially if you've changed routers. The good news is that if you know the steps, connect Canon printer to WiFi is a straightforward procedure, and this article will guide you through it.
1. Power On Your Printer
Make sure that your Canon printer is powered on and placed near your WiFi router. A consistent signal is needed to ensure smooth and uninterrupted printing.
2. Access Printer Preferences
On the control panel of your Canon printer, navigate to canon printer Setup or Network Settings (the term differs based on the model). Look for Wireless LAN setup.
3. Choose Your Wireless Network
Your printer will attempt to locate all available networks. After selecting your WiFi SSID (your router's name), be sure to enter the password correctly. The printer will display a confirmation message once the connection is established.
4. Setup Using IJ Start Canon
Visit https://ij.start.canon on your mobile or PC device and complete the setup of your device. The Canon printer’s wireless setup drivers and other software are also available for download on this official Canon website. Finish the printer setup by installing and running the program and then following the prompts to complete the printer connection.
5. Test Printing
Try to print a test page to check if your Canon printer is linked to the WiFi after all of the setups.
Note: If your router has dual band WiFi, connecting your printer to the 2.4GHz network will result in better stability.
After following these steps, your Canon printer is ready for wireless printing from all your devices. There is no longer a need to use a cable to print papers, assignments, and even photos.
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