Know The Steps For Canon MX472 Wireless Setup

Canon Printers are always recognized for their best printing quality, especially for image printing. Though there is a big range of Canon printers, the Canon MX472 PIXMA series stands out extraordinarily. One great thing about the Pixma series is that it can be connected wirelessly as well. So, in this blog, you will get to know about the steps for Canon MX472 Wireless Setup. Either you want to complete the standard wireless setup or the WPS setup, steps for both methods are defined here. So, you are free to complete the Canon MX472 Wireless Setup as per your choice and need. So, let’s get started!

Establishing Network Connection For Canon MX472 Wireless Setup

This section contains both the methods to establish the connection between the printer and the wireless network.

• Standard Wireless Method

Step 1: Power On your Canon MX472 printer.

Step 2: Now, press the Setup button [screwdriver symbol] on the Control Panel of the printer to start the setup.

Step 3: Select the Wireless LAN Setup option from the menu on the display panel of the Canon printer.

Step 4: Hit the OK button on the printer.

Step 5: To stop the auto-setup process, press the Stop/ Reset button on the printer.

Step 6: Now, the display panel will show the option- Wireless LAN Setup Standard Setup.

Step 7: Hit the OK button on the printer.

Step 8: This will make the printer look for the available wireless networks. 

Step 9: Select the name of your wireless network with the help of the arrow keys on your printer.

Step 10: Again, hit the OK button on the printer.

Step 11: If the name of your network is not on the displayed list, then select Search again. Make sure the printer is in the proximity range of your router.

Step 12: On selecting the name of your Wifi network, the screen for entering the WiFi password will appear.

Step 13: Using the keyboard displayed on the display panel, enter the password.

Step 14: In the last, hit the OK button which completes the standard Wireless Setup method.

These steps just have connected your printer to the wireless network. To complete the setup, there is a need to install the software in your system, and those steps are mentioned later in this blog.

• WPS Method

This method is useful when your router or access point supports the WPS feature and has a WPS button. Otherwise, you need to go with the Standard Wireless Method.

Step 1: Power On your Canon MX472 printer.

Step 2: Now, press the Setup button [screwdriver symbol] on the Control Panel of the printer to start the setup.

Step 3: Select the Wireless LAN Setup option from the menu on the display panel of the Canon printer.

Step 4: Hit the OK button on the printer.

Step 5: If the blue WiFi light will start lighting on the printer signifies looking for the network supporting the WPS feature.

Step 6: The display panel of the printer will show the message- “ Press WPS button for 5 seconds.”

Step 7: So, keep the WPS button pressed for 5 seconds, and then hit the OK button.

Step 8: simultaneously, press and hold the WPS button on the router/  access point as well as per its user instructions.

Step 9: Once the WPS is on for the router, hit the OK button within 2 minutes on the printer.

Step 10: The display will show you the message - Connected Press [OK].

Step 11: Hitting the OK button again will complete the WPS setup for your Canon MX472 printer. 

As the network connection is established for the Canon MX472.  Therefore, now is the time to start the installation of the printer driver software in your system.

Steps To Install Printer Driver Software For Canon MX472 Wireless Setup

Follow the instructions given below to install the printer driver software, and start printing.

Step 1: Open the favorite browser in your system.

Step 2: Visit the official website for the Canon printers, i.e. ij.canon.com/setup.

Step 3: Then, search for the printer Canon MX472 along with the OS of your system.

Step 4: Select the required printer driver software from the list, and click on the Download button.

Step 5: Open the downloaded file and you will be redirected to the installation wizard.

Step 6: Further, follow the steps as per the on-screen instructions.

Step 7: In connection type, make sure to choose the relevant method as per your wireless setup.

Step 8: Click on the Finish button at last to complete the installation of the printer driver software.

Step 9: Take the test printout to confirm the successful installation.

You Can Print Remotely!

Wrapping up! This blog is a complete guide for the Canon MX472 Wireless Setup. This blog covers the steps for the establishment of the connection to the installation of the software. Therefore, you are all set to print remotely in the same network. In case, you find any issue in the printing with Canon MX472 Wireless Setup, then contact us for expert help. So, get rid of wires, and print wirelessly with the Canon MX472 printer.