Knowing how to connect a Canon printer to WiFi makes it easier to print documents from your computer, phone, or tablet without connecting a USB cable each time. Depending on your model, you can establish the wireless connection through the printer’s display, Canon setup software, a compatible mobile app, or WPS.

This guide covers Canon printer WiFi setup, adding the printer to Windows and Mac, and troubleshooting common connection problems. The available methods and button sequences depend on your exact printer model.

Before You Start Canon Wireless Printer Setup

Prepare the following:

• A Canon printer that supports wireless networking.
• Your WiFi network name and password.
• A computer or mobile device, if your setup method requires one.
• Installed ink or toner and a supply of paper.
• An internet connection for downloading software.

Turn on the printer and finish its initial preparation. Remove protective materials, install the required supplies, and resolve any error displayed on the screen.

Place the printer within reliable wireless range of the router. Check its specifications before choosing a network: some Canon printers support only 2.4 GHz, while other models support additional bands. Canon’s setup guidance advises enabling 2.4 GHz when the printer does not support 5 GHz.

How to Connect a Canon Printer to WiFi Through Its Display

A printer with a suitable control-panel display may let you select the wireless network directly.

1. Open the printer’s Setup or Settings menu.
2. Locate its network or wireless settings.
3. Enable WiFi if it is turned off.
4. Choose the wireless setup or network-selection option.
5. Select your home or office network name.
6. Enter the WiFi password.