how to connect canon mp495 printer to wifi

Connecting Your Canon MP495 Printer to Wi-Fi

Setting up your Canon MP495 printer to connect wirelessly to your network allows you to print from multiple devices without having to connect them to the printer via cable. Follow the steps below to connect your Canon MP495 printer to Wi-Fi:

Step 1: Prepare for Installation

Before starting, ensure that you have the following:

• The printer plugged in and powered on.
• A network with WPA or WPA2 security protocol. Most home networks meet this requirement.
• The Wi-Fi network password.
• The installation CD that came with your printer or the latest printer driver downloaded from the Canon website if you don’t have the CD.
• A computer connected to the network you wish to connect your printer to.

Step 2: Initiate the Printer’s Wireless Setup Mode

Initiate the wireless setup mode on your Canon MP495 printer by following these steps:

1. Press and hold the “Maintenance” button on your printer until the LED displays a letter “b”.
2. Press the “Fit to Page” button. This will make the LED display to flash a “W” followed by a “LAN” indication and finally a flashing “1”.
3. The printer is now ready to receive wireless network information.

Step 3: Install the Printer Software

Now you will need to install the printer software:

1. Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD drive or download the printer driver from the Canon website.
2. Run the setup program to begin installation.
3. Choose your language, place of residence, and then click ‘Next’.
4. Choose the ‘Wireless Connection’ as the connection method when prompted.
5. Ensure that the printer is turned on, confirm that the power lamp is lit, and then click ‘Next’.

Step 4: Connect to the Network

Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the printer to your wireless network:

1. Select ‘Connect to the network’ when prompted by the setup wizard.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. The software may ask you to use a USB cable temporarily to configure settings depending on your network setup method.
3. When the software prompts you to enter your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password, do so. Make sure that you enter the SSID and password correctly as they are case-sensitive.
4. Once the network information is entered, your printer should connect to your Wi-Fi network.
5. If the connection is successful, you’ll see a confirmation on the setup wizard.

Step 5: Finalize the Installation

Complete the software installation process:

1. Proceed with the installation as guided by the setup wizard once the printer is connected to Wi-Fi.
2. You might have the option to install additional software—decide which software you’d like to install.
3. After the software installation is complete, you may need to restart your computer.

Step 6: Print a Test Page

To ensure that your printer is properly connected to your Wi-Fi network, print a test page:

1. Go to the ‘Devices and Printers’ section in your computer’s control panel.
2. Select your Canon MP495 printer.
3. Right-click and choose ‘Properties’ or ‘Printer Properties.’
4. Click ‘Print Test Page’.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues during the setup process, consider the following:

• Restart your printer, computer, and Wi-Fi router.
• Ensure that your printer is within range of your Wi-Fi network.
• Make sure that you have correctly entered your Wi-Fi network’s SSID and password.
• Temporarily disable any firewall software that could be preventing your printer from accessing the network.
• Consult the Canon MP495 manual or Canon’s support website for further troubleshooting steps.

By following the steps outlined above, your Canon MP495 should now be connected to Wi-Fi and ready to use from any compatible device within your network.