Are you wondering how to connect a Canon printer to WiFi? Have you spent hours reading general “how to connect a printer to Wi-Fi” articles? Yet, they didn’t answer your questions? You’ve finally hit the jackpot!
This article is written to take you step-by-step on how to connect your Canon printer to WiFi.
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Connecting Your Canon Printer to Wi-Fi Network
There are two methods of connecting your Canon printer to WiFi. There is the Standard Connection Method and the WPS Connection Method.
We will show you how to use both steps beginning with the Standard Connection Method. This is because not all printers have the WPS Connection. By the way, “WPS” stands for WiFi Protected Setup.
To find out if your printer has the WPS feature, look for a button labeled “WPS” on your printer. If you find one, then your printer supports this feature.
We recommend you choose the WPS connection method if it does.
Standard Connection — Method 1
Step 1: Turn On Your Printer
Locate the printer power button and press it to turn on your printer.
The wi-fi lamp flashes to indicate that your printer is on.
Step 2: Locate Your Printer’s Settings
On your printer, press the settings button. Use the arrow button to find device settings and press OK.
Step 3: Setup Wireless LAN
Use the arrow button again until you find the wireless LAN setup. Once you find it, press OK.
This will cause your Canon printer to begin to search for a WiFi network. Because of this, the printer’s lamp flashes quickly continuously.
Sometimes, searching might take so long that it won’t discover your WiFi network. If this is the case, do the following:
When the Wi-Fi network is not discovered during the search; press stop. This will lead you to the wireless LAN setup, precisely standard setup.
Then press OK. This will also lead you to step 4 just like the above search would.
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Step 4: Select Your Wi-Fi Network
The printer will then show the available Wi-Fi networks. Use the arrow button to locate your Wi-Fi network, and then press OK.
Step 5: Enter Password
Here you’ll need to enter your WiFi network password.
Step 6: Press OK to complete Connection
After entering the password, press OK. You should see a message that says connected on the printer’s screen.
Learn how to connect canon printer to wireless network or router in the video below.
WPS Connection — Method 2
The WPS connection is an automatic connection. It allows you to connect your Canon printer without entering a password. It is a faster way of connecting your printer than the standard connection method.
Apart from having this feature, your wireless network must use the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). Or it can make use of the WPA2 security protocol.
Printers nowadays support this function, however, the Canon MG6820 is one we greatly recommend.
Step 1: Turn On Your Printer
Locate the printer power button and press it to turn on your printer.
Step 2: Hold the Wi-Fi Button
Find the Wi-Fi button and hold it down until the Wi-Fi lamp flashes.
The wi-fi lamp flashes blue to state that it is turned on.
Step 3: Press the WPS button
Locate the WPS button and press it. The blue Wi-Fi lamp flashes quickly as it searches for your wireless network. It will then connect automatically to your Wi-Fi.
Once connected, the light will simply remain lighted. You can then run a test print to confirm your connection status.
Adding Your Canon Printer to your Computer
You might still need to add your printer to your computer for it to function. This depends if you have not already done so.
We recommend you read this article. It is a step-by-step guide that will teach you how to add your printer to your computer.
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Conclusion
The steps above should get your printer properly connected to your wireless network.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask us in the comments section below.
