How to Setup a Canon Wireless Printer on Windows?

Canon is a prestigious name for providing cutting-edge machines. Its printers are considered best for both personal and business use. Canon printers are powerful machines that give the best-in-class printing results. Also, Canon printers come in inkjet and thermal printing technology that are compatible with computer and mobile phone devices. No matter which Canon printing machine you are using, it is necessary to connect it to a device. Hence, the following blog post will help you do the Canon wireless printer setup.

Steps to Connect Canon Wireless Printer to a Wi-Fi Network

Here are the steps you need to follow to connect a Canon wireless printer to a Wi-Fi network.

1. Before you move with the Wi-Fi steps, make sure the printer is ON.
2. Now, go to your printer device and press the Setup button (A).
3. Then, utilize the left and right arrow buttons to select the Wireless LAN setup option.
4. After that, you have to click on OK.
5. Also, choose the option Other setup and select OK.
6. Next, choose the option of Cableless setup, then select OK once again.
7. Lastly, the printer will be ready for wireless network connection.

Note: You need to download the software to complete the wireless connection between the Canon printer and Wi-Fi.

Steps to Download the Software on Your Windows

Follow the below procedure to download the compatible software on your device.

1. Before you start the process, make sure all the programs are closed.
2. Login to your device using the administrative account.
3. After that, you have to visit the ij.start.canon. 
4. On the website, select your region, printer name, and computer OS.
5. And then, click on the Download option in the Product Setup section.
6. Once the download is complete, double-click on the downloaded .exe file.
7. When the file is open, select the Next option.
8. Then, choose Wireless LAN Connection.
9. After that, select the option of Connect via wireless router (recommended).
10. Next, choose Next.
11. Moreover, click on the option of Cableless setup.
12. If the .NET Framework screen appears on the screen, then select Yes.
13. Now, keep following the steps on the screen to complete the software installation.
14. Lastly, connect the machine to a wireless network you want.

Steps to Download Canon Printer Drivers on Your Windows

Here is how you download the Canon printer driver on a Windows device.

1. First of all, visit the official Canon website on a web browser on Windows.
2. In the search section, enter the full model name of your Canon printer.
3. After that, from the result, click on your Canon printer option.
4. Then, you will be moved to the support page of your printer.
5. Click on Software & Drivers to move forward.
6. Now, you can select the download option next to the driver you like to download. (Choose the Recommended driver if you are setting up a new machine.)
7. After the driver download is complete, follow the procedure to install it on your device.

Steps for Canon Wireless Printer Setup on Your Windows

The following steps will help you connect your Canon printer to a Windows device.

1. On your Windows device, select the Start menu option.
2. And then, in the open list, click on the Settings (Gear) option.
3. After that, select the option of Labeled devices.
4. Then, choose the Printers and Scanners option.
5. On the next page, choose Add Printer and Scanner.
6. From the results, select the Canon printer option.
7. After that, the Canon wireless printer setup process will be complete.