Ready to ditch the cables and enjoy wireless printing with your Canon Pixma iP8720? This guide will walk you through the setup process in simple steps.
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How to connect canon ip8720 wirelessly?
What You’ll Need:
- Your Canon Pixma iP8720 printer
- Your smartphone or tablet (iOS or Android)
- The Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app (download from the App Store or Google Play Store)
- Your Wi-Fi network name and password
Let’s Get Connected!
- Power Up: Turn on your Canon Pixma iP8720 printer.
- Enter Wi-Fi Setup Mode: Press and hold the Wireless button on the printer until the power light flashes twice. Then, release the button.
- Download and Open the App: If you haven’t already, download the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app on your smartphone or tablet. Launch the app once downloaded.
- Add Your Printer: Tap the plus button (+) located on the top left corner of the app’s screen.
- Register Your Printer: Select the “Register Printer” option. The app will start searching for available printers.
- Connect to Temporary Wi-Fi Network (if needed):
- If your device can’t find the printer initially, you might see a “Not connected to router” message. Don’t worry, we’ll fix this!
- Navigate to your device’s Wi-Fi settings and search for a network named “canonijsetupssid”.
- Connect to this temporary network.
- Return to the App: Once connected to the temporary network, go back to the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app.
- Printer Setup: Tap the “Printer Setup” option.
- Connect via Router: In the printer setup screen, select “Connect via wireless router” and tap OK.
- Connect to Your Wi-Fi Network:
- Choose your Wi-Fi network name from the list displayed in the app.
- Enter your Wi-Fi network password.
- Tap OK. The app will begin connecting your printer to your Wi-Fi network.
- Success!: Once the connection is established successfully, the wireless button light on your printer will stay lit.
Congratulations! Your Canon Pixma iP8720 printer is now connected to your Wi-Fi network and ready for wireless printing!
