In this article, we will explain how you can easily connect your Canon printer to your Mac.
Canon printers connect to a wireless network using a router
To connect a Canon printer wirelessly, the printer, computer and router must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. Here are some simple steps to connect a Canon wireless printer to a Mac:
Turn off the Canon printer.
• Make sure the WPS button on the router is turned on. Make sure your network uses WPA or WPA2 security protocols.
Now press the Wi-Fi button until you hear a beep.
The Wi-Fi indicator should turn blue here. In this case, insert the router and press the WPS button.
Make sure you press for a few minutes or the connection will be disconnected.
When Wi-Fi is turned on, the printer searches for available networks.
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi wireless router, the LED and Wi-Fi LED will blink.
• Wait patiently for the connection to be established. When the connection is established, the power indicator and Wi-Fi indicator do not blink.
Now you need to download the printer driver from the Canon website.
Then follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
Your Mac and Canon printer are securely connected to your Wi-Fi network. We hope the above steps answered your question about how to connect a Canon printer without losing a MAC address.
Add (connect) a Canon wireless printer to your Mac.
When the driver is ready, click the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
Select Print & Scan and enable it.
Click the + button to add a Canon printer.
Here, select your Canon printer from the list of available printers and click Add.
Continue with the installation process. Printing finished, you can print.
Connect your Canon printer to your Mac using a USB cable
Connect your Canon printer to your MAC using the cable:
First, work on a Canon printer.
Download Canon printer drivers from the official website. Then follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
Now connect your Mac USB printer port to the printer.
Then follow the steps to set up your Mac as mentioned in the previous section.
Conclusion: This guide helps users connect a Canon printer to a Mac using both wired and wireless connections. So make sure each step is done in a specific way.