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Setup your Canon wireless printer - Chat with printer Expert

Wireless printing allows users to print from anywhere, anytime. Canon brand users can explore a wide range of printers and setup Canon wireless printer online on their Windows 11/10/8/7. These printers provide high-quality prints and user-friendly features for all printing tasks. Connect the printer over the Internet or add it to your system by using a USB cable. Also, download and install the right driver for properly functioning your printer.  

Connecting Canon Printer to a Wi-Fi Network 

Here are the easy steps to connect your Canon printer to Wi-Fi to print over a wireless connection. 

1. Press the printer Power button and switch on your printer.
2. Next, click on the Settings button. 
3. Hit the arrow button and then go to Device settings.
4. After that, click on OK. 
5. Keep pressing the arrow until you get to see LAN settings.
   
6. In the following step, hit OK. 
7. Keep pressing the arrow button until you move to the wireless LAN setup.
8. Click on OK. Your printer will start searching for Wi-Fi networks, and you will see a light blinking.
9. Press Stop when the searching process takes too long to process. 
10. You will then get redirected to the wireless LAN setup, the standard Canon wireless printer setup. 
11. Click on OK. 
12. Now, continue pressing the arrow button to find your Wi-Fi network. 
13. Later, press OK.
14. Move to your Wi-Fi and enter a password for it. Again, click OK. 
15. When the screen displays Connected, click on OK again. 

Note: If you are still not able to connect the Canon printer to a Wi-Fi network, then watch our video on YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP5heQmoMLg&t=49s

Adding Canon Wireless Printer to Windows Computer 

Add your printer to the computer to get your work done when your printer connects to Wi-Fi. It is an important part of the setup Canon wireless printer online process. Below are the step-by-step directions. 

1. Click the Windows logo + R keys on your keyboard. Make sure to do it simultaneously. 
2. Later, move to the box and copy and paste the control/name Microsoft.DevicesAndPrinters there.
3. Click on OK, after that.
4. The next steps include adding a printer. Click Add a Printer and then go through the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
   

Adding Canon Wireless Printer to Mac Computer 

Before you attempt to connect your printer and Mac, first prepare it, Remove all the necessary items from the packaging, and install the ink & paper to the Canon printer. 

1. Ensure first that your Mac and computer are connected to the same network.
2. Later, allow you to check for updates. If there are updates available, install them before going through the next step. 
3. Use a USB to connect the printer and the Mac.
4. Allow installing the Mac software that is included with the device. 
5. Also, follow the instructions to connect the printer to the Wi-Fi network. 
6. Later, disconnect the cord that is connecting the printer and Mac. 
7. Go to the following step: Adding a printer to the list of printers. 
8. Open the Apple menu and move to System Preferences. 
   
9. Then, click on Printer & Scanners.
10. When your printer appears, click on it and then add. 
11. Download/update software if needed.  
12. Follow the directions for installing.

You can understand the process thoroughly through our video tutorial on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_ix5L-Fv_Y&t=11s

Downloading and Installing Canon Printer Drivers

Downloading a proper driver is important for the proper functioning of the Canon printer. Below we will explain an easy process to download and install the driver right from the Canon official website. Downloading the driver is also an essential part of the setup Canon wireless printer online process.

1. Visit the Canon website to download the latest version of the driver.
2. For a wireless LAN connection, connect your printer to the computer.
3. On the other hand, turn off the printer if there is a USB connection.
4. Now, move to the file where you have saved the printer driver file. 
5. Go to the Setup-exe file and double-click on it. 
   
6. Go through the License Agreement cautiously. Then, click on Yes to agree.
7. Now, employ the right directions to install the printer driver. 
8. Choose the check box, Restart My Computer. 
9. In the last step, click Restart. 

If you are still facing the issue of downloading and installing, then don't worry; you can understand the process better by watching this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPkQwDwrOPc

How to Reinstall Canon Printer Drivers? 

If your printer is not working or malfunctioning for some reason, uninstalling the driver and installing it can be a good option. Learn the steps below to reinstall the driver on different versions of Windows. 

1. On your Windows, go to the Start button.
2. Then, move to the Control Panel of your Windows settings. 
3. First, choose Hardware and Sound and then Device Manager. You can see it in the section - Devices and Printers. 
4. Either expand the Other Devices section or Universal Serial Bus Controllers section. You will find your model in one of these two sections. 
5. Right-click on your printer and choose Uninstall from the context menu displayed. 
6. Next, uninstall by clicking on OK. 
7. If there is a prompt, click on Restart your computer. 
8. Follow the instructions to install the right driver as per your printer.