A Step-by-Step Guide to Canon Printer MG3660 WiFi Setup
Have you recently purchased a Canon Printer MG3660 and are looking to set it up with WiFi? This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up WiFi on your Canon Printer MG3660, ensuring that you can print wirelessly from any device in your home or office. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a successful setup.
Preparing for WiFi Setup
Before starting the WiFi setup process, make sure you have the necessary items at hand. You will need a computer or mobile device with internet access, the Canon Printer MG3660, its power cord, and a USB cable (for initial setup). Ensure that your printer is turned on and placed within range of your WiFi router.
Connecting the Printer to WiFi
Connect the printer to power: Plug one end of the power cord into the printer’s power port and the other end into an electrical outlet.
Turn on the printer: Press the power button located on the top or front panel of your Canon Printer MG3660.
Access the Wi-Fi Setup menu: Use the printer’s control panel to navigate to the Wi-Fi Setup menu. The exact steps may vary depending on your printer model, but generally, you can find this option under Settings or Network settings.
Select your network: From the list of available networks displayed on your printer’s screen, select your WiFi network name (SSID).
Enter network password (if required): If prompted, enter your WiFi network password using the printer’s control panel buttons or touch screen display.
Wait for connection confirmation: Once you have entered the correct network password, wait for a few moments as your Canon Printer MG3660 establishes a connection with your WiFi network. A confirmation message will appear on-screen once connected successfully.
Installing Printer Drivers and Software
Now that your printer is connected to WiFi, it’s time to install the necessary drivers and software on your computer or mobile device.
Download the drivers: Visit the Canon website and navigate to the support section. Search for the drivers and software specific to your Canon Printer MG3660 model. Download them onto your computer or mobile device.
Install the drivers: Locate the downloaded file and run the installation program. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer drivers onto your device.
Connect printer to computer (if necessary): If prompted during the installation process, connect your Canon Printer MG3660 to your computer using a USB cable.
Complete installation: Once the drivers and software are installed, follow any remaining on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
Testing Your Wireless Connection
To ensure that your Canon Printer MG3660 is successfully connected to WiFi, it’s important to perform a test print.
Load paper into the printer: Open the paper tray of your Canon Printer MG3660 and insert a stack of plain paper.
Print a test page: On your computer or mobile device, open a document or image you wish to print. Select Print from the File menu, choose your Canon Printer MG3660 as the selected printer, and click Print. The printer should receive this print command wirelessly and begin printing.
Verify successful printing: Once printed, check if all elements of your document or image appear correctly on paper without any issues such as missing text or distorted images.
Congratulations. You have successfully set up WiFi on your Canon Printer MG3660. From now on, you can conveniently print wirelessly from any device connected to your WiFi network without needing a direct physical connection between devices. Enjoy hassle-free printing with this wireless setup.
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