How to Print on Canon PIXMA Printer From Android and iOS? (Easy Steps)

If you want to print a document using your Canon PIXMA Printer and mobile phone, here’s how you can do it. Printing from a smartphone is quick and convenient because it eliminates the need to connect your printer to a computer.

While printing with your phone is easy, setting up the connection can be a little tricky. The process involves several steps: connecting the printer to the wireless router, downloading the correct app, and then using the app to connect both devices. You might also face errors or issues during the process, especially if it’s your first time.

Here, you are going to learn step by step how to connect a Canon printer to an iOS or Android device. So, let’s jump right into it!

Print From a Canon PIXMA Printer Using Android

Use the following steps to setup a Canon printer on your Android smartphone and print documents or images easily.

Step 1: Connecting Your Printer to Android

1. First, download the Canon Print App on your phone and then open it.

2. After opening the app, you will see the License Agreement page. Read the content on the page, then click the "Agree" option to proceed. (If you select ‘Do not agree,’ you can’t continue with the setup.)

3. On the For using services related to Canon product page, choose the “Agree” option if you want to use them.

4. When you see the follow-up screen, choose the OK option.

5. If it asks for the device location permission, then tap on the “While using the app” option.

6. Then, select Allow if prompted to access your device's photos and media.

7. Now, tap on the Search button when the ‘Search for available printers’ screen appears.

8. If you see the screen below, then tap on the Next option.

9. Follow the further steps until you choose the right network and see the password screen.

10. Type the password of your wireless network, and then the Register Printer screen will appear.

11. Once the connection process is complete, tap on the Close button to exit the page.

Step 2: Printing Documents or Images

1. After the connection is successful, choose the Document Print to move forward with the printing process. (If you want to print a document, then choose the Select images option.)

2. Select the storage location of your document; for example, choose Smartphone.

3. Now, it will start printing the selected documents.

Print From a Canon PIXMA Printer Using iOS

To print documents on your Canon printer using an iPhone or iPad, you first need to establish a connection between the two devices. Below are the steps to connect your printer and start printing.

Step 1: Connecting Your Printer to iPhone

1. Go to the App Store to download the Canon Print app on your device.

2. Then, connect your printer to Wi-Fi using the control panel.

3. After the printer’s wireless connection is complete, go to the Settings page on your iPhone and then enable Wi-Fi.

4. Choose the network name that includes your printer model, i.e., Canon_ij_(your printer name), and input the correct password.

5. The “For using services related to Canon product” message will appear on the screen. After reading the message, choose either ‘Agree’ or ‘Do not agree’ to continue. (You will proceed forward with the setup no matter which option you choose.)

6. Now, it will start looking for the printers; when the follow-up prompt appears, select Allow.

7. Select the Search button, and the phone will start looking for a printer.

8. If you see the follow-up page appear on the screen, then select the OK option.

9. When the follow-up message appears, click on ‘No’ to skip the step.

10. If your printer is directly linked to the network, it will prompt you to connect the printer's Wi-Fi; click Join on the prompt.

11. When a list of the networks appears on the screen, choose the ‘Direct Connection’ option.

12. Your printer will indicate that it is saving the information; let the process complete.

13. After that, select the Close option.

14. If a prompt asks you to give permission for Print to use your current location, then choose the “Allow While Using App” option.

15. Finally, the Canon PIXMA printer will be ready to print.

Step 2: Printing Documents Using the Canon Print App

1. On the Canon Print App, choose the Select images option.

2. From the given options, tap on the location from where you want to fetch the images to print. (If your image or document is on your phone, then choose the Smartphone option.)

3. Follow the 'further instructions' to specify your printing preference.

4. Finally, select the Print option to get the printing results.

    Frequently Asked Questions

Question

How to Print on a Canon PIXMA Printer via Phone?

Follow the given instructions to print from your printer using your smartphone.

1. First, you need to connect your Canon printer to the wireless network router.

2. After that, download and install the Canon Print app on your phone.

3. Next, open the app to complete the printer connection.

4. Once the connection is complete, select the Print Document or Print Images option.

5. Go to the location to choose the right file.

6. Select the file, and it will print it.

Question

Why Is My Canon Printer Not Working with Android?

These are the top reasons that can be responsible for facing the issue.

• You are not using the right app to connect your printer.

• The printer and mobile phone are facing compatibility issues.

• You are not using the right setup method.

• Your mobile device might have a software issue.

• There is an issue with the wireless router, and others.   

Question

Can I use my Canon PIXMA printer with a mobile device?

Yes, you can use your printer and mobile phone to print documents. Canon printers work with both iOS and Android devices for quick and easy printing. You can use the Canon Print app to establish the connection between both devices and complete your printing work. Before starting, update your phone’s OS and printer driver, and check compatibility to avoid errors.

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