How to Connect Canon TS3522 Printer to New WiFi? (Full Guide)
Connecting the printer to WiFi is crucial for smooth wireless printing. Wireless printers are becoming popular because they are easy to use. Whether it’s a college, school, organization, or a corporate office, a printer can be found everywhere. However, connecting a printer to WiFi may seem more difficult than printing a document. This guide explains different methods ‘How to Connect a Canon Printer to WiFi’. Here, I’ll be connecting my printer to a network. Let’s see how.
Step 1: Prepare Your Printer
Before connecting, unbox your Canon PIXMA TS3522 printer if it’s brand new. Then, connect its power cord to the wall outlet, and turn it on. Ensure that the printer’s power light is solid and stable. It should be installed in a clean, dry place, near a wall outlet for easy use.
Step 2: Install Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App on Phone
In this step, install the app on your smartphone (Android or iOS). To install it, open the ‘Google Play Store’ or the ‘App Store’ on your smartphone, and then search for this app. Select it from the list, and tap on the Install or Get button. Allow the app to install on your smartphone.
Step 3: Enter the Printer Into Setup Mode
In this step, press and hold the WiFi button on your printer, which looks like a signal, for about 3–5 seconds until the wireless light flashes.
Step 4: Connect the Printer to WiFi
In this step, you’re finally able to connect your printer to WiFi. Use the two best methods given below.
Method 1: Using the Canon App
If you’re a smartphone user, you can connect your printer to WiFi through the Canon Print app. Here are the steps involved.
Now, you’re ready to add your printer to the app.
Launch the ‘Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app’ on your smartphone.
Then, tap on the Add Printer option or tap the printer icon.
After that, select the “Register Printer” option.
If your printer can’t be found, choose the Auto Connection option.
After following these steps, proceed with the instructions mentioned in the app.
Lastly, choose your wireless network, and type the password when asked.
Method 2: Using the WPS Push Button
You can use the WPS push button on your printer and wireless router to set up the wireless connection.
To start, find the WPS push button on your router and press it.
Hold down the WiFi button on the printer until the WiFi symbol starts blinking.
Next, press the black button, and again press the WiFi button.
Wait for a while, and your printer will be connected to your home network.
However, if your printer doesn’t have a WPS button, you can navigate to its internal settings.
Go to Settings using the touchscreen, and select the Wireless LAN option.
Now, you have to select the WPS push button method.
When the computer asks, choose the Enable option.
Finally, your printer is connected to a wireless network. You can take a test print and check the print quality.
Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Issues
You may face problems with setting up a wireless connection with your Canon TS3522 printer. For instance, the printer may not connect to WiFi or may show some errors. That’s why you can follow the following troubleshooting methods to resolve the issue.
Method 1: Restart Your Printer and Router
Restarting devices is the best method to resolve connectivity issues. It resolves many common connection problems. Follow these steps to restart the devices.
Go to the Start menu at the bottom of your computer.
Click the power button and choose the Restart option.
Wait for a few seconds, and allow your computer to restart.
Remove your router from the wall outlet, and wait for 1–2 minutes.
Finally, plug it into the wall outlet and turn it on.
Method 2: Update the Printer Drivers
Printer drivers are the software for the printer that resolves technical bugs such as hardware glitches, network issues, and printer jams quickly. Moreover, it resolves the compatibility issues with the ‘old firmware’. Here is how to update the printer drivers.
Visit usa.canon.com/support on an internet browser.
Type your printer’s name in the search box, and then a new page will appear.
Select your operating system, and then select a suitable printer driver package from the list. Click the ‘Download button’ to let it download on your computer.
Go to your Downloads folder, double-click on your driver file, and let it run on your PC.
Let the installation bar complete on your computer’s screen.
By following these methods, you can fix your printer’s wireless connection issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Connect My Canon Printer to My Mobile Wirelessly?
Use these steps to connect your printer to your mobile wirelessly:
Turn on your printer from the main wall outlet.
Download and install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app on your phone.
Confirm that your printer and phone are on the same network.
Open the app, and select an option to add the printer.
Select your printer from the on-screen list, and let it connect.
Why Is My Canon Printer Not Connecting to WiFi?
Your printer might not be connecting to WiFi for several reasons, such as technical bugs, outdated printer drivers, or when the internet connection is poor. To fix this issue, check the wireless network, update the printer drivers, and remove technical errors.
How Do I Ensure My Canon Printer Connects to WiFi?
There are various ways through which you can ensure a seamless wireless connection with your printer. For instance, check if your printer is in proximity to your wireless router. Also, the printer shouldn’t be set to offline on the computer, and its WiFi light should be flashing.
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