How To Setup Canon Printer To Wifi

Wireless connectivity has made connecting printers much easier than anyone could ever imagine. Before you start connecting your Canon printer to your wireless network, ensure that the printer supports wireless connectivity. This article can guide you through setting up your Canon printer on your wireless network.

How To Setup Canon Printer To Wifi

Connect your printer to your wireless network

  • Before you start, make sure that you have completed the initial setup of your printer. Then, connect your printer to your wireless network. Depending upon your printer model, you can connect it to your Wi-Fi network via WPS, Wi-Fi Setup Wizard, or Wi-Fi Direct.
  • If your printer supports WPS connectivity and has a wireless router, you can connect your printer to your router using the WPS method.
  • On your printer control panel, navigate to the wireless settings and enable WPS. Next, you need to press the WPS button on your router. Within few minutes, the network connection will be established between your printer and router. Make sure to connect your printer to the same wireless network to which your computer is connected.

Install the printer driver

  • The printer driver plays a significant part in printing the documents from your computer. In fact, you cannot print anything from your computer without a printer driver. It establishes smooth communication between your printer and computer. To download the printer driver for your Canon printer, follow the steps provided below:
  • On your computer, visit Canon's website from your default browser.
  • On the support page, enter your printer model and download the printer driver recommended for your OS.
  • If you have the setup CD supplied along with your printer, you can use it for installing the printer driver on the computer.
  • Once the download gets completed, run the setup file.
  • When the license agreement screen appears, accept the terms and conditions.
  • When prompted to select the printer connection method, choose Wireless LAN Connection. Then, go ahead with the instructions on the screen and complete the installation.
  • Once the installation gets completed, open the printer driver and start printing wirelessly.