In this video, we'll cover how to set up your Canon Pixma printer on a wireless network
with a compatible Windows® computer using the Cableless setup method.
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 mobile device is connected to the network.
First, make sure your printer is plugged in and powered on.
The main screen will be lit up when the printer is on.
Swipe the screen once to the left, then tap WLAN.
Tap Wireless LAN setup.
If a printer detects a WPS enabled access point you may see this screen.
tap To other connection methods.
Then, tap Other setup
Tap Cableless setup
Tap OL to continue with the Cableless setup process.
When you see this screen, you've completed the printer setup.
Now, let's install the software
Download the installation files from the Canon website by visiting,
ij.start.canon
Click Set Up.
Enter the name of your printer,
Select it from the list,
and click Go.
If you get a regional selection screen, select where you bought the printer.
Click Download.
Click Save.
A small window will appear at the bottom of your browser with information about your download.
This may take a few minutes.
Open the downloaded file to get started.
Click Next.
The program will search for the latest drivers and software, and search for the printer on the network.
This may take a few minutes.
On the printer connection method screen, select wireless LAN Connection and click Next.
Select Access Point Connection and click Next.
Check to make sure the printer is powered on and click Next.
The program will search for printers already connected to the network.
If this is the first time you're installing the printer, the list should be blank.
Select Setting printer could not be found on the list, then click Next.
If the printer is already on the list, just click Next.
The setup guide will be installed.
Click Next through the next two screens.
Click Other Methods.
Click Other setup.
Click Cableless setup.
Click Next through the next three screens.
The network connection will be temporarily disabled during setup. This may take a few minutes.
When you see this screen, the connection has been completed. Click Next
List of software applications will appear click Next
The License Agreement screen will be displayed.
Read the agreement, and if you agree to the terms click Yes to continue with the installation.
You'll be asked to allow all wizard processes here. Click Next.
The software will now be installed. This may take a few minutes.
When you see this screen you have completed the printer setup. Click Complete
Click Next to proceed to the next step.
At this time, you'll be asked to register your printer. Click Next to open the printer registration window.
Click cancel if you choose not to register at this time.
An Extended Survey Program screen will appear.
This optional program is used for the development and marketing of Canon products
So they'll better meet our customers 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.
The Test Print window is displayed. If you'd like to make a test print, load plain paper into the printer.
And click Execute.
After test printing click Next. You can skip test printing by simply clicking Next.
Click Exit to complete the installation.
Congratulations this completes the setup of your Canon PIXMA printer to your Windows® computer.
using the Cableless setup method.
Now you're ready to print or scan.