Welcome to this Canon service support tutorial.
This video will show you how to connect your PIXMA printer to a wireless network
using the standard connection method.
If anything has changed on your network, such as your router or internet service provider
you will need to reset your printer’s network settings.
To do this, first disconnect the printer from the computer and uninstall the software.
For the instructions on how to perform the reset, please visit the support page of your device.
You need to download the software, which you can find on the Canon website.
Once downloaded, Double click on the [Setup] icon to start the setup, then click [Open].
Once you launch the software and the initial screen appears, click [Next].
You will need to enter your password and click [Install Helper] to allow the Helper Tool to install.
Next, click [Start Setup].
If there are any software updates available, these will now automatically download and install.
Select your country and region and agree to the T&C’s.
If you wish to take part in the Extended Survey Program, click [Agree], otherwise, click [Do not agree].
The setup will now check the printer status. Please be patient as this is completed.
Select the wireless LAN connection and press [Next].
The software will search for any printers on your network.
This may take some time, so please be patient.
If this is the first time setting up your printer, it will not be displayed. Click “Setting printer could not be found on the list”.
Click [Next] and continue to follow the connection steps.
If you have already set up your printer, select it in the “Printers on the Network List”.
You can now skip ahead to the Installing Drivers chapter of this video.
You will now be guided through the “Connection via Cableless setup” process.
Please wait for the printer to complete any cleaning/alignment processes then click [Next].
If your printer model has no screen, you will have to perform this, by presssing the buttons
as shown on the installation guide.
However, if your printer does have an LCD screen,
you can follow the set-up process on your printer.
The setup will search for your printer.
During this time, the network connection on your computer is temporarily disabled.
The setup will request access to a key in your keychain. Click [Allow] to continue the setup.
Once the connection is complete, click [Next].
Please wait for the MP drivers and tools required to download and install.
Click [Add Printer] and the printer will be displayed in the “Add” window.
Initially, only the Bonjour Multifunction will be detected.
Please wait a moment until the printer with Canon IJ Network appears, select it and click [Add].
Please wait for the printer to set-up, then click [Next].
If you’re installing the printer for the first time, it is advised to complete a Print Head Alignment.
If you want to complete a Test Print, click on [Execute]. Otherwise, press [Next] to complete the setup.
You will be asked to select the software you wish to install, then click [Next].
You can always install or uninstall it at a later stage.
Registering your printer will allow you to receive useful product and service information.
If you don’t want to register, just press [Skip], then [Exit] to finish the installation.
Your printer is now connected to your wireless network.
You can confirm this by printing the Network Configuration Page.
Load two sheets of A4 paper then press and hold the [Wi-Fi] button until the Power light flashes once.
Next, press the [Wi-Fi] button and the network information page will be printed.
The printout will confirm your connection status is active and will include the name of your wireless network.