This wikiHow teaches you how to set up your Canon TS3100 and 3210 printer wireless connection for its compatible devices such as Windows and Mac.
So, let’s start with setting up the Canon Pixma TS3100 and TS3120 wireless printers:
First you need to make sure that the printer is turned on. This is indicated by the turning on of the warning light (A).
If the printer LED (A) continues to flash, press the stop button.
After that, follow the WPS connection method as below:
First, make sure your router has a WPS button and you’re good to go.
After that, go to the printer and press and hold the network button as shown in the image below. Then release this button once the WiFi LED starts flashing continuously.
At this point, press and hold the WPS button on your router for 2 minutes.
When these icons, the network status icon, and the signal strength icon (C) are on, your Canon Pixma TS3100 and TS3120 printer has successfully connected to your wireless router.
Unable to connect, please run our diagnostic tool
Connect the Canon Pixma TS3100 and TS3120 wireless printers to a Windows PC
Follow the steps below to connect Canon TS3100 and TS3120 wireless printers to your Windows device:
First, turn on your Canon printer
Now follow the instructions in the first section of the article to connect your Canon printer to your wireless router.
After connecting the printer to Wi-Fi, visit the Canon website https://ij.start.canon ts3100 or https://ij.start.canon ts3120 to download the Canon TS model printer driver for your Windows PC.
After that, complete the driver installation by following the on-screen instructions.
Then go to the control panel by opening the Run dialog (type “control” in the text box and click the “OK” button).
After that, tap on Devices and Printers > Click on “Add Printer” option available on the left corner of the screen. A list of installed printers will appear on the screen. Select your Canon printer and click the Next button.
Wait a few seconds here for your printer to be added on your Windows PC.
Once added, you can see your printer with a green check mark.
Connect Canon TS3100 and TS3120 wireless printers to MAC
In this section, we will explain the steps to set up Canon TS3100 and TS3120 wireless printers on a Mac device. Just follow the instructions below:
Make sure your printer, router, and Mac are ready (i.e. turned on).
Now connect your printer to the WiFi network by following the steps mentioned in the first section of this article.
Now download the printer driver by visiting the Canon website //ij.start.canon ts3100 or https://ij.start.canon ts3120.
After that, install the downloaded driver on your Mac.
Then, from the Apple menu, tap System and Preferences.
Then click on the “Printers and Scanners” option. From there, click the + sign to add your printer.
Then select your printer from the list of available printers that appears.
You have successfully connected your cCnon TS3100 and Pixma 3120 wireless printer to your Mac PC.
Notes: Always make sure your printer and Mac are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.