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In this video, we'll cover how to set up your Canon PIXMA printer on a wireless
network using the Easy Wireless Connect method on a Windows® computer. Let's get started!
Before connecting your printer to the network, confirm that your
wireless router is available and properly set up. Also confirm that your
computer is connected to the network.
First, make sure your printer is plugged in and turned on the main screen will be
lit up when the printer is on
Tap the Wi-Fi® icon at the bottom left of the screen.
Tap LAN settings.
Next, tap wireless LAN,
Now, tap wireless LAN Setup.
Then tap Easy wireless connect.
Tap Yes to continue with the Easy Wireless Connect process.
When you see this screen, the printer will enter Easy Wireless Connect mode.
Now, let's install the software.
Insert the bundled CD-ROM that came with your Canon PIXMA printer into your computer or
download the installation files from the Canon website by visiting,
ij.start.canon
Follow these links to download the software for your printer.
Open the downloaded file on your computer to get started.
Click on Start Setup.
Select your place of residence and click Next.
The License Agreement screen will be displayed. Click Yes to continue with the installation.
An Extended Survey Program screen will appear. This optional program is used for the development and
marketing of Canon products so they will better meet our customer's needs. If you
agree to participate in the Extended Survey Program, click Agree. If you click
Do Not Agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed.
If you have security software on your computer you may see this screen.
Verify there is a check in the box next to Deactivate the block, and click Next.
On the Check the Connection Methods screen click Yes to continue with the wireless setup.
The software setup may detect your wireless router's
capabilities and display this screen.
Select your wireless router and enter
your wireless network password. Then click Next.
The network connection is temporarily disabled during setup. This may take several minutes.
When you see the connection completed screen, click Next.
Now the drivers will be installed. This may take several minutes.
Next, the printhead alignment screen will be displayed. Click Next.
Now the test print window is displayed.
If you would like to make a test print, load plain paper into the printer.
Then click Start.
After test printing, click Next. You can skip test printing by simply clicking Next.
Your printer is now connected to your computer. If this is
your default printer make sure the Set as default printer box is checked.
Now the software will be installed. Click Next.
A list of applications will appear. Click Next.
The software will now be installed. This may take several minutes.
On this screen, you can get instructions on how to set up a mobile device, such as
a smartphone or tablet. Click Next.
At this time you will be prompted to register your product.
If you choose to register at this time, a new window will open.
After registration is complete you can continue with the installation.
When this screen appears, click Exit to complete the installation.
Congratulations! This completes the setup of your Canon
PIXMA printer to a Windows® computer using the Easy Wireless Connect method.
Now you are ready to print or scan.
For help with connecting your printer to a
Mac, Android™, or iOS device, please visit our YouTube channel for more videos.
Thank you for watching!