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How To Connect Canon Printer To Wifi Mg2522?

by Alex Smith Printer Support Services

In order to print anything from your computer, it must be connected to a proper Wi-Fi network. Most of the printers today are wireless which saves you a hassle of connecting wires everywhere. Canon is one of the biggest manufacturers of printers. They produce different kinds of printers with latest features. All of our day to day activities and work is reliable to internet. Though, with the advancement in every aspect of our working lives, all our data and documents exist in the form of softcopies. The written copies are used and required in all corporate setup and therefore a printer comes through as a necessity. Here we will have a look at two different ways on how to connect Canon MG2522 printer to Wi-FiMake sure that your printer is placed near the router for better connectivity. If your installing your printer for the first time. Connect the power cord and the plug to the socket. Install the ink cartridges and then switch on the printer. The printer comes with a screen. Now, you can search for connecting the printer through a wireless network. Let’s have a look at the steps.

Steps to connect Canon printer to Wi-Fi:

  • Go to settings and then press, “Network settings”.
  • Select ‘Wireless setup Wizard’ after this the printer will start finding networks.
  • Chose your Wi-Fi network name and enter your password.
  • Your printer is now connected to Wi-Fi.

Steps to connect Canon through WPS mode:

  • On the modem, press the WPS button for a few seconds.
  • Your printer will automatically find the network and get connected to it.
  • If the network is password protected. Press the WPS button till the light is stable and enter your password.

Turn on the printer and press the setup button. You will see the option of Wi-Fi setup in the menu. Click on that. Keep clicking on the arrow beside Wi-Fi setup menu. You will see the option of manual setup. Press ok. You will see a list of Wi-Fi networks available. Select the name of your network. Click ok. Now, you would require to enter your password. A connection should establish and then click on ok to complete the process of Canon Pixma MG2522 manual setup.

Now let’s have a look at how to install your computer in laptop.

Steps to install Canon printer:

  • Turn on your computer
  • There must be a Wi-Fi button on your printer. Press and hold it for few seconds.
  • Once you see the amber lights flashing, press the WPS button on your router.
  • Wait until the light is steady. This would confirm the successful connection to the Wi-Fi network.
  • There must be a CD in the package when you purchased the printer. Load the CD in to your computer.
  • There might be chance that you did not receive the CD or misplaced it. In that case, download the printer driver directly from official Canon website.
  • Set the connection method to Access point connection, click next.
  • There is a guided process on screen, follow the instructions carefully until the Installation process is complete.
  • Start aligning the print head and then click on Next.

The setup is complete and printer is ready to be used.


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