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Canon Printer not connecting to wifi


Sometimes users face the problem of Canon Printer not connecting to WiFi. This problem has become the most common issue of 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 given below steps.

Causes:

  1. Corrupted printer drivers
  2. Network connection problem
  3. The update is causing problems
  4. The issue in printing the document
  5. Problems caused by the general inconsistency
  6. Some printer spooler service problem

Solutions:

METHOD 1: How to Manually Set Up WiFi on a Printer (Canon)?

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

METHOD 2:  How to Connect a Canon Wireless Printer to Windows 11/10?

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

METHOD 3:  How to Connect Wireless Canon Printer to Mac?

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

FAQs

Why my Canon printer device does not connect to my WiFi network connection?

There are various types of reasons behind having the issues related to your connectivity. Many users face different types of problems with their Canon printer devices. The printer machine not connecting to the WiFi problems can happen due to many reasons. To solve the issue, you need to try to update the Canon printer driver. If the problem is still on the device, inspect for the network connection problems, or as a last resort, you need to try to uninstall the Canon printer and drivers.

Below are the best steps to solve the problem of printers being unable to connect. You just have to follow all the steps given below and then try to connect your printer to the device:

  • First of all, try to connect to the Canon printer device with a cable. This gives you permission to see whether the WiFi signal is the problem.
  • And then search for a new point for the printer device.
  • Now, inspect the printer queue.
  • Next, reboot the device.
  • And ensure that the firmware is updated.
  • You also have to confirm that the mobile phone is on the right network connection.
  • Lastly, reset the Canon printer device.

To reset the Canon device Ink Cartridge by using the Color Start Button, you have to follow all the given below steps:

  • Firstly, ensure that the printer device is on.
  • And then, click on the ‘Reset’ and ‘Color Start’ keys together at the same time.
  • Grasp them down for at least 5 seconds.
  • Now, free both the keys and wait for a minimum of 20 seconds.
  • When you view ‘1’ on the screen, click on the ‘Tool’ key.
  • ‘A’ will now be on the screen. Click on the Tool and Reset keys at the same time.
  • And when the printer lights stop blinking, then release both the keys.
  • Switch off the printer machine.
  • Click on the Power and the Reset/Stop keys.
  • Now, the machine power LED will light up. Click on the ‘Reset’/’Stop’ key two times while still clicking the Power key.
  • Now, release both keys. The machine will now be in the mode of service.
  • The device LED lights will show green. Press the ‘Reset’ or ‘Stop’ key.
  • Click on the Orange key once.
  • Click on the Green key two times.
  • Tap on the Orange key three times.
  • Click on the Green key four times.
  • Tap on the Orange key five times.
  • Click on the Green key six times.

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