The Canon PIXMA TR4720 setup is a reliable all-in-one printer designed for home and small office use, and one of its biggest advantages is wireless printing. Once your TR4720 is connected to WiFi, you can print from laptops, smartphones, and tablets without any cables. This guide walks you through the fastest and simplest methods to connect your Canon TR4720 to your home WiFi network. Whether you prefer using the printer’s control panel, the Canon mobile app, or WPS, you’ll find everything you need right here.
To avoid connection errors, make sure you have the following ready:
WiFi network name (SSID)
WiFi password
A stable 2.4GHz network (the TR4720 does not support 5GHz networks)
A smartphone or computer (if using the app or web setup)
Place the printer near your router during setup for the strongest signal. Once setup is complete, you can move it to a different location if needed.
This is the most common and reliable way to connect your Canon TR4720 to WiFi.
Make sure the printer is powered on. Wait for the startup process to complete.
On the control panel, press the Setup button. Navigate using the arrow keys and select:
Wireless LAN Setup → Easy Wireless Connect or Wireless LAN Setup Wizard
If you choose Easy Wireless Connect, the printer enters pairing mode and waits for instructions from a device. If you choose the Setup Wizard, you will manually select your WiFi network.
The printer will scan for available networks. Choose your SSID (your WiFi name) from the list.
Use the arrow keys to type in the WiFi password. Press OK to confirm.
Once the connection is successful, you’ll see a message like:
“Connected to the wireless router”
Your WiFi icon should also appear on the printer’s display.
If you prefer using a smartphone or tablet, the Canon PRINT app offers a quick setup experience.
Install the app on your device from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
On the printer, press Setup → Wireless LAN Setup → Easy Wireless Connect.
You’ll see the message: “Printer is in Easy Wireless Connect mode.”
The app will automatically search for printers in pairing mode.
Make sure your phone is connected to the same WiFi network you want the printer on.
Follow the on-screen instructions. The app transfers your WiFi credentials to the printer.
Once done, you’ll get confirmation that the TR4720 has joined your network.
If your router has a WPS button, this method is the fastest—but only works on routers that support it.
On the printer panel, press:
Setup → Wireless LAN Setup → WPS (Push Button Method)
The screen will prompt you to push the WPS button on your router.
Go to your router and press the WPS button within 2 minutes.
The printer will connect automatically. No password needed.
When successful, the printer displays a confirmation message.
If the canon printer fails to connect, try these quick fixes:
The TR4720 cannot use 5GHz networks. Check your router settings.
Weak signal often causes failures.
Power-cycle the printer, router, and your phone/computer.
Incorrect passwords are the most common cause of setup failure.
Go to:
Setup → Device Settings → Reset Settings → Reset LAN Settings
Then try connecting again.
Once setup is complete, print a Network Configuration Page:
Setup → Device Settings → LAN Settings → Print LAN Details
Make sure:
“Connection: Active” is displayed
The printer has an IP address
If it does, your TR4720 is successfully connected.
Connecting your Canon TR4720 to WiFi is quick and straightforward when you use the right method. Whether you choose the printer’s control panel, the Canon PRINT app, or WPS pairing, each option gives you wireless access for printing, scanning, and copying from anywhere in your home. If you ever run into issues, simple resets and checking your network settings will usually fix the problem. Once connected, enjoy the convenience and flexibility of truly wireless printing.