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The Printer Cannot Be Detected in the Wireless LAN

  1. Check1 Make sure that the printer is turned on.

  2. Check2 Make sure that the Wi-Fi lamp is lit on the front side of the printer.

    If Wi-Fi lamp is off, Wireless LAN is inactive.

    To activate Wireless LAN, press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button, then release the button when the POWER lamp flashes white 10 times.

    Wireless LAN is activated and the Wi-Fi lamp is lit.

  3. Check3 When the printer is connected to the computer temporarily using a USB cable, make sure that the USB cable is connected properly.

    When you set up the wireless LAN connection using a USB cable or change the wireless LAN settings using IJ Network Tool, connect the printer and the computer securely.

    Connecting the Printer to the Computer Using a USB Cable

  4. Check4 Make sure that the printer setup is completed.

    If not, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.

  5. Check5 When using IJ Network Tool, click Update to search for the printer again.

    Canon IJ Network Tool Screen

  6. Check6 When searching for a printer over a network, make sure that the printer is associated with the port.

    When No Driver is displayed under Name in IJ Network Tool, there is no association. Select Associate Port on the Settings menu, then associate the port with the printer.

    When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port

  7. Check7 Make sure that the network settings in the printer are identical with those of the access point.

    Refer to the instruction manual provided with the access point or contact its manufacturer to check the access point settings, and then modify the printer settings.

    How to Set a WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key

  8. Check8 Make sure that there is no obstruction.

    Wireless communication between different rooms or floors is generally poor. Adjust the location of the devices.

  9. Check9 Make sure that the printer is not place as far away from the access point.

    The access point is located indoors within the effective range for wireless communication. Locate the printer within 164 ft. / 50 m from the access point.

  10. Check10 Make sure that there is no source of radio wave interference in your vicinity.

    If a device (e.g. microwave oven) using the same frequency bandwidth as the wireless station is placed nearby, the device may cause interference. Place the wireless station as far away from the interference source as possible.

  11. Check11 Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct.

    Make sure that the computer can communicate with the printer and the access point over the wireless LAN.

  12. Check12 Make sure that Enable bidirectional support is selected in the Ports sheet of the properties dialog box of the printer driver.

  13. Check13 Make sure that the firewall of the security software is disabled.

    If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.

    If using any programs that switch the network environment, check their settings. Some programs will enable a firewall by default.

  14. Check14 When using a router, connect the printer and computer to the LAN side (same network segment).

If the problem is not resolved, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.