Where is WPS Button On Canon Printer (Complete Guide)

In a company or organization, there may be a limited number of systems from which staff members get maximum output. Like they have only one printer which is connected to every PC. You also can connect a printer to all PCs by using WPS button on Canon Printer.

For this, first, you have to find out the location of WPS button on the printer and how to use this button to connect to the PC. So, don’t worry, we are going to explain the location of WPS button and its functions.

The WPS method is very easy to connect a printer to a wireless router. You can connect to each other by first pressing the WPS button on the printer and next on the router.

You can connect them through Wi-Fi Settings or by pressing the WPS button on the printer. We are sharing here complete steps and methods to connect the Printer to a wireless router. Just read this post and follow the steps carefully.

In this guide, you will know about the location of WPS button on Canon Printer and how to connect or set up the Canon Printer to the Wireless router using the WPS button and Standard Connection Method.

So, without wasting any time, let’s move forward in this post.

Where is WPS Button on a Canon Printer?

You can find a WPS button on Canon Printer by which you can easily connect your printer to the local area network. As we mentioned earlier, the WPS method is a Push button method that allows us to connect a Canon Printer to a wireless router.

You can use the WPS button to connect your printer to the local area network on a building like a house, or office. This WPS button is located on the panel with a wireless icon on the button.

If all your devices or PCs are connected to a local area network and you want to connect a single printer with all devices, then you can do it by using the WPS button on Canon Printer.

It is very easy to use the WPS button to connect the Printer to the PC, but keep in mind that there may be a possibility that you will not get the WPS button on the Printer. In this case, you have to use WPS Settings Menu.

In the next section, you will know about the steps and methods to connect a Printer to a PC by using the WPS button and WPS Settings. So read those steps and methods carefully.

How to Connect Canon Printer to WLAN via WPS

When you know the location of the WPS button on a Canon Printer, now it’s time to know how to connect a Canon Printer to WLAN.

There are two ways to connect a printer to a wireless router: by using the WPS button and by the Standard Connection Method. You can follow the standard connection method if there is no WPS button on your Canon Printer.

1. Connect Canon Printer to WLAN by using the WPS button

Before going to use the WPS button method, you need to consider these points.

WPS button should be available on the access point
Check the user guide to find the WPS button
Your local area network should have WPA or WPA2 security.

Follow these steps to connect the Printer to the WLAN using the WPS button

1. Find and press the Setup button on the printer.

2. Tap on Wireless LAN setup and select the OK button.

3. Now the blue Wi-Fi lamp will light up on the printer.

4. The printer will search for nearby access points which support the WPS feature.

5. A message “Press WPS button about 5 sec and press OK button on the device” will appear on the display of the printer.

6. Find and press the WPS button on the access point.

7. Hold this WPS button for a few seconds.

8. Now, Press OK button on the printer instantly or within 2 minutes.

9. The blue light on the printer will flash while connecting to the access point.

10. After successfully connecting, you will see the message “Connected”.

11. Now, press the OK button.

12. The WLAN setup or connection using the WPS button is complete.

13. Install the software to use the printer with multiple devices.

If you see these Errors on the Screen

Multiple Wireless routers: You will get this error when you press the WPS button on multiple Wireless routers. You need to wait for sometime and do the setup again by pressing the WPS button only one time.
Failed to connect: This message occurs when there is an error in the wireless router. So, check the wireless router settings and do the WPS setup again.
Timeout error: If your WPS setup was not completed within a limited amount of time, then you will get this error. Follow the setup process by turning the router off and on again.

2. Connect Canon Printer to WLAN by Standard Connection Method

You can use this method when there is no WPS button available on your device or access point.

Follow these steps for the standard connection method.

1. Find and Press Setup button on the printer.

2. Tap on the WLAN setup and select the OK button.

3. Now Press the Stop or Reset button on the printer.

4. You will see “Wireless LAN Setup” on the screen.

5. If this message appears on your screen, select the OK button.

6. Now, the printer will start searching for available networks. Select your network by using the arrow keys and select the OK button two times.

7. When you don’t know the name of your network then check the printed label on the access point or check the network name on your computer which is connected to the same network.

8. If your network name not showing in the list, then tap on the Search again option and then Select the OK button.

9. Now you will see the phrase “Enter Passphrase”, so enter your network password by using numeric buttons.

10. After entering Passphrase, select the OK button.

11. Now, your WPS setup is completed.

How to Restore Network Settings to Factory Default?

When you change your access point, then you need to restore your network settings to factory default.

Follow these steps to restore network settings.

1. Find and Select Setup button on the printer.

2. Tap on Device Settings by using the arrow buttons.

3. Select the OK button.

4. Now, select Reset Settings and press the OK button.

5. Select LAN Settings by using the arrow buttons and select the OK button.

6. Select Yes and Press OK button.

7. You will see this message on the screen: Setting> Initializing Settings> Setup Menu( Maintenance).

8. Now, you have successfully restored your network settings to factory default.

How to Connect Canon Printer to Wireless Router Using Cableless Setup?

There are some steps to connect the printer to the network using a Cableless setup.

1. Turn Printer ON.

2. Find and Press Setup button on the printer.

3. Select WLAN Setup by using the arrow keys and select OK button.

4. Tap on Other Setup and select OK button.

5. Tap on Cableless Setup and select OK button.

6. Now the setup is completed using the cableless setup, but you have to install Software.

How to install the software to complete the connection between the Printer and Wireless Router?

There are steps to install Software on Windows and Mac OS.

Install Software on Windows

1. Remove all running applications before installation.

2. Login with your admin account.

3. Go to http://canon.com/ijsetup/.

4. Now select your printer name and region.

5. Select Download in setup section.

6. On the downloaded file, double-click to start setup automatically.

7. Select Next.

8. Tap on WLAN connection.

9. Select Connect via wireless router, and select next.

10. Tap on Cableless Setup and select Next.

11. Now, in a dialog box, select Complete, and then select Next.

12. Select agree on extended survey program screen.

13. Tap on execute on Test print screen and then select Next.

14. In the end, Select Exit.

Now, your software is successfully installed and WLAN setup is completed.

Install Software on Mac OS

1. Go to http://canon.com/ijsetup/.

2. Choose your printer name, region, and OS version.

3. Select Download in setup section.

4. Now, double click on downloaded file and then on setup icon, after that select Next.

5. Enter Admin details and select Install Helper and then select Next.

6. Select WLAN connection and select next.

7. Tap on Connect via wireless router and then select Next.

8. Select Cableless Setup and then tap on Next.

9. Now, select Add printer.

10. Tap on Canon xxx series Canon IJ Network and select Add.

11. Tap on next.

12. On Setup complete screen, select next.

13. Select agree on Extended survey program screen.

14. Tap on execute on Test print screen and then select Next.

15. In the end, select Exit.

Now, you have successfully installed the software on Mac OS, and WLAN Setup is completed.

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Conclusion

Now you know where is WPS button on Canon Printer. You can use this WPS button to connect your printer to wireless local area network.

We have listed above the steps to connect a printer to WLAN using WPS button, so you can follow them. If there is no WPS button on access point, then you can follow the steps of Standard Connection Method.

When you have changed your access points, then you restore network settings to factory default easily. To complete the WLAN setup, you must install the software.

I hope you enjoyed this post. If you have other queries, then mention them in the comment section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find WPS button on my device?

You can get WPS button on the front or back panel of your device.

How can I Put Printer in WPS mode?

Open Setup section
Tap on Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Tap on Push button
Select start

What is the symbol of WPS button?

WPS button can be indicated by “WPS” letters or with a symbol of the network.

Why I am unable to connect Canon Printer to Wi-Fi?

This issue of printer can be due to lots of reasons. You can update the printer driver and after that check, if you are unable to connect your printer to Wi-Fi.

What is the meaning of WPS PIN?

WPS PIN is the security code of the receiver in a wireless router to authenticate the connection between two devices.