If your Canon printer has lost its wireless connection, don't worry—it can be easily reconnected to your network. Whether due to a router change or a network reset, Canon offers a quick way to re-establish the connection. Visit canon.com/ijsetup to access the setup tools or use the printer’s control panel to reconnect. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get back online.
Steps to Reconnect My Canon Printer to a Wireless Network
- Ensure your Canon printer is powered on and in a ready state.
- On the printer’s control panel, press the Menu or Wi-Fi button.
- Select Wireless LAN Setup or Network Settings.
- Choose Easy Setup or Standard Setup.
- The printer will start searching for nearby Wi-Fi networks.
- Use the arrow keys to find and select your wireless network name (SSID).
- Enter the Wi-Fi password when prompted.
- Wait for the printer to connect and display a success message.
- A Wi-Fi indicator light or icon should confirm the active connection.
- If reconnection via the control panel fails or for a fresh setup, go to canon.com/ijsetup.
- Download the setup utility, run it, and choose Wireless Connection during installation.
- Follow on-screen instructions to reconnect your printer.
- To verify connection, you can print a network status page from the printer settings.