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Diagnose Canon Printer Won't Connect to Wifi

The most common issue is when the

Canon printer Won’t connect to WiFi⁠

. These issues are just uncalled for and they occur out of nowhere. You might just want to print the most important paper for the day and you are going to see this error. Well, how are you going to troubleshoot it.

Well, there are a series of steps that might help you resolve the issue. But before directly going on to the steps you must know the cause of the issue. There are various causes of this issue.

Let understand the causes in order to understand the issue better.

Causes of the Canon printer won’t connect to WiFi

Distance from the WiFi

There might be a reason where the WiFi is placed so away from the printer that it cannot catch proper WiFi signals. This is why you might be getting the error that you are not able to connect your printer to WiFi.

In order to resolve this issue, make sure that the WiFi and the printer are not too far from each other. Even if they are close, then also you are facing this error, then it could mean that there is some object that is blocking the signals.

When you see that the signals have been blocked. Make sure that there is no object in between that is blocking the signals.

Server Issue

There is a possibility that the server is down due to which you are facing the issue. There could be a backend issue, which is why the Canon printer is unable to connect to WiFi.

In this case, you can call your internet service provider and be sure of the issue that you are facing. This way you will be able to know the time when you can expect the services to be back and manage your paperwork accordingly.

A printer connected to Another WiFi Network

There are times when the printer is connected to another WiFi which is why you are giving it the command and it is not working properly. You must make sure that the dummy printer is connected to the WiFi which is your printer is not able to connect to WiFi.

If you see that this is the issue, there are some that you need to follow in order to resolve it that will be discussed below.

Router Switched Off:

There are at times when the issue is nothing but just the router is switched off. This might be the case where the issue is nothing but with the router. But the router is switched off which is why you are facing the issue.

Make sure that is not the case and see whether it is working or not.

As now we have discussed the causes of the issue, let us now discuss the troubleshooting steps in order to resolve the issue.

Troubleshooting steps to resolve Canon printer won’t connect to WiFi Issue

Restart the printer and router

Whenever you are facing such an issue, the first thing that you need to do is to perform the power cycle on your printer as well as the WiFi router. Well, how are you going to do that? What are the steps that you need to take in order to resolve this issue?

Sometimes there is a glitch which is causing the error and to resolve the glitch we restart our devices. In order to restart the devices, there are a series of steps that you need to take.

In order to successfully restart the printer, the first thing that you need to do is to switch off both the printer as well as the router. After that plug out the wires from both the devices. Let both the devices stay like that for a minute before you switch them on.

After waiting patiently for a minute, you need to re-plug all the wires back. When all the wires are plugged properly, you need to switch on the printer and the router again. After switching on the router as well as the printer, see whether the printer is going online or not.

Now, see whether you are able to take the print. If you are able to take the print, then you have resolved the issue. If the Canon printer unable to connect to WiFi, then you must read the next step in order to resolve the issue.

Check the basics of Internet connectivity

There are some specific options that need to be turned on when you are connecting the printer to the WiFi. No one can get WiFi access to the printer if you have not turned on the WiFi option. In this same way, there are various options that need to be enabled.

Let us discuss what are the functions that need to be enabled and how are we going to enable them.

The first thing that you need to make sure is that your WiFi network is working well and what are the devices that are connected to it. See if there are no restrictions on the connectivity and check the internet speed as well.

When the internet is slow, then it is going to create issues for you. After that check your internet for the WiFi option as it must be turned on. Make sure that you are also checking your computer for WiFi laptop settings as there might not be any restrictions on any of the devices.

Check printer is set as default

You also need to make sure that the same printer is added to the computer and it is also set as default. You also need to make sure that your PC or the laptop is not on Airplane mode. If it is on airplane mode, then you need to turn it off.

Make sure that the printer is placed as close to the router as it can be otherwise it won’t be able to catch the signals properly. You also need to check all the wired connections and make sure that the USB slots are seated well and there is no mistake.

If you are using a wireless printer then make sure that you have selected the connect via wireless option. Also, make sure that you are filling in the correct username and password.

After this see if you are still facing the Canon printer unable to connect to WiFi. If you are no longer facing this issue, then this means that you have resolved the issue.

There are some things that you need to take care of in order to resolve the issue. If you are still facing the issue of Canon printer won’t connect to WiFi. Then this could be an advanced issue and you may not be able to resolve it.

How You Can Reset Your Canon Printer Easily

Although Canon printers are known for their reliability, you can expect yours to glitch every once in a while. If you deal with a lot of devices, you likely encounter runtime errors every now and then. Sometimes, the problem will be solved by turning the printer off and on again. Other times, you’ll have to reset your Canon printer to factory settings.

In this article, I’ll show you how you can reset your Canon printer easily and for different purposes.

How to Reset Your Canon Printer to Factory Settings

Resetting your Canon printer allows you to customize it all over again and hopefully solve persisting issues. But bear in mind that you’ll have to connect it to your network and set it up all over again.

Here’s how to do it:

Switch the printer on and open its menu

Click on Setup

Keep moving the arrow until you see ‘Device Settings,’ and press on it

Move the arrow again until you see Reset Settings or Reset to Factory Settings, and click on it

A full list will open with multiple options. Look for ‘Reset All’ and click on it

The device will ask whether you want to proceed; click Yes

Your printer should now be reset to factory settings and ready for setup

How to Reset a Canon Printer’s Power

If you want to reset your Canon printer without getting it back to factory settings, there’s an easy way to do it. Sometimes, resetting the power is the only way to fix a glitch or let the printer work normally.

Here are the steps:

Turn the printer off and unplug all the connected wires

Leave the printer for a few minutes, then reconnect the USB and power cable

Click on the Power button, leaving your finger on it for a few second

When the light is blinking, lift your finger

Your printer should turn on now

How to Reset Your Canon Printer’s Ink Cartridges

Sometimes, the printer won’t work when you install an ink cartridge. The problem may be due to different reasons, but the first thing you should do is reset the printer. The same also goes if your printer is showing glitches or unnecessary stops.

Here are detailed steps to reset your Canon printer without getting it back to its factory settings:

Switch the printer off, but keep it plugged in

Press the Stop button and the Power button simultaneously

Remove your finger off the Stop button for a few seconds

Press on the Stop button again while still pressing on the Power button

Repeat the previous steps two times

The printer should now show the letter O on its screen

Press on the Stop button four times, then press on Power twice

Press on the Power button one long-click to turn the printer off

Release the USB cables to reset the ink cartridges

Open the cartridge’s door while pressing Power simultaneously

Connect the cables again and close the cartridge door, then lift your finger off the Power button

How to Reset a Canon Wireless Printer

If you own a wireless Canon printer, your resetting process will be a bit different.

Here are the needed steps for

Canon Printer Reset⁠

Click on the Wireless icon on your printer

Click on Network, then click on Wireless

Choose ‘On’ to open the Wireless Setup Wizard

When the Setup Wizard opens, click on Continue

Click on Ok, then write your printer’s password

Click Ok, then follow the on-screen instructions for resetting

How to Reset a Canon Printer’s Memory

Sometimes, your printer will refuse to carry out the task, telling you that its memory or storage is low. In this case, you’ll need to clear the memory before you proceed, so you can keep using the device.

Here’s how to do it:

Navigate to the Control Panel, and choose ‘Devices and Printers’

You’ll see a list of the connected devices; find your printer and right-click on it

You’ll find a ‘See What’s Printing’ option; click on it

Click on ‘Cancel All Documents’ in the printer menu

The device will ask you whether you want to proceed; click Yes

The memory should be cleared now

Restart your computer to fully reset the memory, then complete printing

Runtime errors are pretty common with printers, especially wireless ones, when the connection is lost abruptly. The first step in troubleshooting the problem is resetting your Canon printer’s power. If the issue needs a factory reset, you now know how to do both!

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