Canon PIXMA

About Canon PIXMA

Canon PIXMA printers are known in the printing industry for all a home user could expect. With wireless connectivity options, these printers can print good documents, including superior picture print quality. So many models of Canon printers are available to cater to users' different needs, be it home or office use. Use these multifunction devices to scan, print and copy all sorts of documents seamlessly. 

Do you have a Canon PIXMA wireless printer? A wireless printer needs a connection - an internet connection to print, copy, and scan. To begin printing from Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone/iPad, you must first connect the printer to a wireless network. Only then will you be able to begin printing. This post will explain the Canon PIXMA wireless printer setup - how you can connect your PIXMA printer to a wireless network and how to resolve driver issues that might arise while setting up your printer. 

How to Connect a Canon PIXMA Printer to a Wireless Network?

You can connect your PIXMA printer to a wireless network and add it to the device you want to print from. But before diving deep into the connection steps, you must verify whether you meet the needed conditions. 

Step 1: Wireless Connection Setup Conditions 

Ensure you meet the conditions below before attempting to connect your printer to a wireless network. 

• First, determine that you have a router or hub to get an Internet connection. Also, it should be fully functioning.

• Next, find that your computing device - PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone- is adequately connected to the Internet. 

Step 2: Connect Canon PIXMA Printer Wirelessly (Using WPS)

First, find that your Wi-Fi router has a WPS button and the router uses WPA or WPA2 security protocol. And then here are some practical steps you need to take to connect your printer to a Wi-Fi network. 

1. First, ensure your printer and Wi-Fi router are turned on. 

2. Move to the printer Home from the touch screen. Click and hold the Wi-Fi button, then.

3. Now, select the LAN Wireless setup option and then click on OK. The printer will start searching for your wireless network's access point. 

4. Select your Wi-Fi network as mentioned in the router setting.

5. After that, click on the wifi access point. When it asks you for a passphrase or WPA key, type in your wifi password and click OK, it will take some time to connect the printer to the access point of your wifi router. 

6. The Canon PIXMA printer and router will automatically connect.

7. Once the connection is made, the wifi light will no longer flash, and the power will also stop. 

Issue 1: Canon PIXMA Printer is Not Installing Drivers 

Canon printer users complain that they can't install the driver for their printer sometimes. The issue can be because of an outdated PC or the setup CD-ROM disk in the printer's box. When you fail to install drivers for your Canon PIXMA printer, here are three solutions you can try to sort out. 

Solution 1: Update Windows 

Updating Windows can troubleshoot the issue associated with installing your printer driver. Below are the steps you can perform.

1. Go to Start and open Settings. 

2. Or you can press Windows + I keys simultaneously to open Settings.

3. Later, click on Windows Update and then click on Check for Updates. 

4. Perform all the available updates. And then click on Advanced options. 

5. Next, click on Optional Updates, available under Additional Options. 

6. Start additional updates if there are any. 

Solution 2: Download the Driver from Canon's Website 

You can easily download a compatible driver for your printer by visiting the manufacturer's website. 

1. Open the browser on your device and visit the Canon software and drivers homepage.

2. When the search bar appears, type in your printer's model number. 

3. Next, scroll down until you find Software & Drivers. Enter your operating system and then its version. 

4. Try to download the Full Driver & Software Package. 

Issue 2: Installed Driver But Version Number Not Updated

Installed your printer's driver, but it still shows an older version! You have tried all the instances, but the issue still needs to be resolved. Here is a possible solution.

Solution: 

Below are some steps that you can execute to resolve the new version number not displayed issue. 

1. First, reset the printing system on your Mac device. 

2. Go to the printer and scanner section and right-click on the black portion of the printer list.

3. After that, choose the reset printing system.

4. After the system reset, click on the plus sign at the bottom of the printer list. It will open the add printer windows. 

5. Add the printer and see if it shows the new driver version. 

Conclusion 

A correct PIXMA Canon printer setup is essential to the printer. Set up your printer correctly on a wireless network. Choose an effortless method for you and move towards driver download and installation. Drivers are software, and thus, it is obvious to face issues sometimes. Most printer driver issues can quickly be resolved by updating drivers, restarting the print spooler service, or turning the printer off and then on again.