Canon printers are some of the most popular printers on the market and for good reason. They’re known for being reliable and easy to use. But if you’ve ever tried to connect a Canon printer to a desktop computer via WiFi, you know that it can be a bit of a headache.
In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the process of connecting a Canon printer to a desktop computer via WiFi. We’ll also provide some troubleshooting tips in case you run into any problems along the way.
Connect Canon Printer To wifi Network – WPS connection
If your Canon printer has a Wi-Fi button and you want to connect it to your wireless network without using a USB cable, follow the instructions below.
● Make sure that the printer is turned on.
● Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the top of the printer for about five seconds. The Wi-Fi light will blink when the button is held down.
● Use the control panel on the printer to select your wireless network's name from the list of available networks.
● Enter your wireless password when prompted and press OK/Enter.
● Your Canon printer should now be connected to your wireless network!
Steps to Fix Canon printer connect to computer using wifi
If you are wondering how to connect your Canon printer to your desktop computer using wifi, here are the steps that you need to follow:
- Start by making sure that both your printer and computer are turned on.
- Next, open up the settings on your computer and click on the “Network & Internet” option.
- In the next window, click on the “Wi-Fi” tab and then select the name of your wireless network from the list of available networks.
- Once you have selected your network, enter the password for it in the appropriate field and then click on the “Connect” button.
- Now that you are connected to wifi, open up the Canon printing software on your computer.
- In the Canon software, click on the “Printers” tab and then select your printer’s name from the list of available printers.
- Finally, click on the “Print” button and your document will begin printing!
Troubleshooting Canon Printer Drivers
If you're having trouble connecting your Canon printer to your desktop via WiFi, there are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the issue.
First, make sure that your printer is turned on and connected to the same WiFi network as your desktop. If it's not, turn it on and connect it to the network.
Once your printer is powered on and connected to the network, open the Canon printing software on your desktop. In the software, look for the “Settings” or “Preferences” menu. From here, you should be able to find an option to add a printer. Choose the “Wireless Connection” option and follow the prompts to connect your printer.
If you're still having trouble connecting your printer after following these steps, you can try contacting Canon customer support for further assistance. For more information contact Printer Support USA.
