Sometimes users face the problem of the Canon Printer not connecting to WiFi. This problem has become the most common issue for printer users nowadays. Given below are some causes and solutions for the Canon Printer not connecting to WiFi. If you also face the same issue with your printer device, then follow the steps given below.

Possible Causes of Canon Printer Not Connecting to WiFi

1. Corrupted printer drivers
2. Network connection problem
3. Printer not recognising the Wifi network
4. Using an incorrect Password
5. The Wi-Fi router and printer are not compatible. (If your WiFi router is 5 GHz and your Canon printer supports a 2.4 GHz network, then you need to set the router network setting 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz)
6. Using the WPA3 mode of wifi router. (Setup the WiFi on WPA2/WPA3 Mixed Mode)

Easy Methods to Connect Your Canon Printer to WiFi

METHOD 1: Manually Set Up WiFi on Canon Printer

1. STEP 1:   Press the power button on your printer.
2. STEP 2:  Tap the Settings option on the control panel.
3. STEP 3:  Use the arrow to visit the Devices Settings.
4. STEP 4:  Now, you need to click the OK button.
5. STEP 5:  Click the Arrow button until the LAN Settings show up.
6. STEP 6:  After that, tap the OK button.
7. STEP 7: Click on the arrow until the wireless LAN setup displays.
8. STEP 8:  Press the OK button on the next screen.
9. STEP 9:  The printer will now look for the available networks.
10. STEP 10:  Also, the WiFi LED will constantly be blinking.
11. STEP 11:  If the search process is taking time, you can tap on Stop.
12. STEP 12:  Now, a wireless LAN setup and standard setup settings will pop up.
13. STEP 13:  Press the OK button in the next step.
14. STEP 14:  Click on OK after the screen displays Connected. 

METHOD 2: Setup Canon Printer to Wifi on Windows 11/10

1. STEP 1: In the first step, connect the printer to WiFi.
2. STEP 2: Then, download the printer driver from the official page.
3. STEP 3: Next, double-tap the downloaded file.
4. STEP 4: Now, you have to complete the installation steps.
5. STEP 5: In the next step, tap the Windows key + R.
6. STEP 6:  Next, the Run dialogue box will open.
7. STEP 7:  Now, enter “control/name Microsoft.DevicesAndPrinters.”
8. STEP 8:  After that, click the OK button.
9. STEP 9:  Then, the Devices and Printers folder will open.
10. STEP 10:  Next, your screen will display the Add Printer option.
11. STEP 11:  Click the Add Printer button and follow the prompts.

METHOD 3: Setup the Canon Printer to WiFi on a Mac

1. STEP 1:  Firstly, you will need to turn on the Mac device and the printer.
2. STEP 2:  Next, connect the printer to the wireless network.
3. STEP 3:  Now, go to the official page and download the printer driver.
4. STEP 4:  Then, complete the driver installation process.
5. STEP 5:  After that, go to the Apple Menu.
6. STEP 6:  In the menu, you have to click the System and Preferences option.
7. STEP 7:  On the next screen, select the Printers and Scanners option.
8. STEP 8:  Thereafter, you need to click the “+” sign and add the printer.
9. STEP 9:  From the pop-up window, choose your printer.
10. STEP 10:  Then, tap on the Add button.
11. STEP 11:  After adding your printer, its icon will appear on the screen.
12. STEP 12:  Finally! You are all set on a Mac device.