there were a few really dumb videos before I found yours. very helpful and took a minute to do. Not sure why Cannon could not put that step in the manual
Basically,I giving a thumbs down with the reason why not make a video out of it, instead using a slideshow. The actual selling point is the direct wireless print from mobile devices,such a phone. So those finding how to connect "direct wifi" via printer itself, follow this step: 1)power on the printer. 2) press the wireless button for about ,2 to 3 second until it lights up with blue blinking light. 3)then press once for" black copy button" and NOT COLOR COPY BUTTON. 4)now going to press back the wireless button,where u want to switch either you want network, or direct wifi, or you can choose both also,by click once on the wireless button for switching. 5)after what mode you want or confirm,then press the "black copy button.the results you will see the wireless button blue lights is off and then only lights up the mode you switch,means network lights will lights up if you choose it,or direct wifi. 6)now go to your wifi setting from the mobile devices,means your phone.then search and on the wifi.then you will see listing the "Canon e470"as example. 7) connect the the printer,the results will ask you to put in password,where's the password is located on your printer box or behind the sticker.the serial number is your password.NEED CAPS LOCK FOR PASSWORD. 8) finally, download the "Canon selphy" app from the Google store or iOS store and install.after install, proceed find printer and follow the app instructions. Take care consumer.
Thank you so much! The video by Canon is useless, but your comment is superb! I'm able to connect my phone wirelessly in a jiffy by following the steps listed by you. Thanks again for posting such a useful comment!
Thanks well explained I watched a 15 minute audio visual before I came across this video but everything went bouncer but this 1 minute video is very simple and most helpful , I just have one question how many devices I can connect to this printer ?
Because E470 does not have a screen + keypad for you to key-in your WiFi password, this setup is needed. Just follow exactly the instruction and it will work. However, if your computer is connected to 5.0GHz wifi, this will fail at the last step when the printer is trying to connect to your WiFi network because it can only detect 2.4GHz wifi network. Even if it failed to connect to your network, another window will pop up and prompt you set up the wireless connection through USB cable. During this setup, your printer will 'use' your laptop to detect all available wifi network, you can then select your wifi and key in password through your computer. Once it's connected, you can then remove the USB cable and you won't need it anymore because your printer is connected to your home network.
THANK YOU! Took me some time looking for the perfect way to setup it up via wireless router. Even the sales person told me it can only do direct wifi connection and not via router. Glad someone took the liberty of posting this comment and explaining some missing steps from the video. Greatly appreciated Mr. Liren!
During setup step 2 there will be an option in the bottom right corner named "about connection methods" click on that and connect to the WiFi named canon in your computer and it should work
For how long should i press the network button? Coz mine after 15 seconds still not produce any light at all. I'm worried coz i just bought this n received it today. Can someone help me?
open your printer. Press and hold Wi-Fi button and release it when Wi-Fi lamp flashes. Press Color button. Press Wi-Fi button twice (both direct n network button flash) Press Color button or Black button. The printer starts printing the network setting information. (there will be password in the printed paper). hopefully it helps you.
since printer has no keyboard to enter wifi password, I use mobile phone to run the canon print app, then the app allow me to enter wifi password, then I think password was saved in printer, after I can print from phone, my desktop can find the printer in printer list.
I bought this printer th-cam.com/users/postUgkxciSwynMJ7PnUvvx11rewiu-yFBkZTl53 to replace an aging HP printer. It is just used for casual home printing so I don't need anything more. Installation went easily though the HP Smart Printing doesn't work well with our laptops - having to select the actual device. Will have to see how the HP Instant Ink program works out. Plus haven't been able to set up printing from smartphone yet - either direct or WiFi
If first time printer unable to connect to WIFI. Would need to turn on the WPS of your WIFI router. The way the printer connect to your WIFI without having to type in the WIFI password. It is through WPS function. You need to activate WPS during the time the printer is connecting to WIFI to configure the WIFI connection for first time. This video does not explain this at all.
why are there conflicting instruction from the manual, the software and the video?????? this is so confusing!!!!!!!!!! i finally figured it out through trial and error after a few hours. HORRIBLE and Not user friendly!!!
there were a few really dumb videos before I found yours. very helpful and took a minute to do. Not sure why Cannon could not put that step in the manual
*Great **Bestt.Digital** printer, easy to setup and use. Looking forward to seeing how long the ink lasts.*
Basically,I giving a thumbs down with the reason why not make a video out of it, instead using a slideshow. The actual selling point is the direct wireless print from mobile devices,such a phone.
So those finding how to connect "direct wifi" via printer itself, follow this step:
1)power on the printer.
2) press the wireless button for about ,2 to 3 second until it lights up with blue blinking light.
3)then press once for" black copy button" and NOT COLOR COPY BUTTON.
4)now going to press back the wireless button,where u want to switch either you want network, or direct wifi, or you can choose both also,by click once on the wireless button for switching.
5)after what mode you want or confirm,then press the "black copy button.the results you will see the wireless button blue lights is off and then only lights up the mode you switch,means network lights will lights up if you choose it,or direct wifi.
6)now go to your wifi setting from the mobile devices,means your phone.then search and on the wifi.then you will see listing the "Canon e470"as example.
7) connect the the printer,the results will ask you to put in password,where's the password is located on your printer box or behind the sticker.the serial number is your password.NEED CAPS LOCK FOR PASSWORD.
8) finally, download the "Canon selphy" app from the Google store or iOS store and install.after install, proceed find printer and follow the app instructions.
Take care consumer.
Thank you so much!
The video by Canon is useless, but your comment is superb! I'm able to connect my phone wirelessly in a jiffy by following the steps listed by you.
Thanks again for posting such a useful comment!
the video is very misleading... Your comment was very useful......thanks
Yup, your tip actually helped. Thanks. God bless.
thanks a lot... u saved my life
But wifi router is not connected. It says "Connected" then a message "Failed to communicate with printer" Canon E477.
Thanks well explained I watched a 15 minute audio visual before I came across this video but everything went bouncer but this 1 minute video is very simple and most helpful , I just have one question how many devices I can connect to this printer ?
It did worked on my system! Just make sure your home got a router. Or else use direct access point mode.
does the printer needs to be connected to the router physically with cable?
Very useful finally worked from r me after 1 hours of waste of time
Your steps were direct and easy to understand..thanks
Thanks for this short and quick video, It fixed my connection, really a great video.
Thank you so much I was able to reconnect to a different wifi
its worked well even im using mobile phone apps by following the same steps..very helpfull tips.thx you sir
This is an amazing helpful video
Thank you very helpful video keep up the good work
Very very useful 👌 👍 👏
Its not working for me. Why? My printer is unsearchable
Thanku so much well explained
Thank you very helpful ♥️
worked flawlessly
Thanks a lot works perfectly.
Because E470 does not have a screen + keypad for you to key-in your WiFi password, this setup is needed.
Just follow exactly the instruction and it will work. However, if your computer is connected to 5.0GHz wifi, this will fail at the last step when the printer is trying to connect to your WiFi network because it can only detect 2.4GHz wifi network.
Even if it failed to connect to your network, another window will pop up and prompt you set up the wireless connection through USB cable. During this setup, your printer will 'use' your laptop to detect all available wifi network, you can then select your wifi and key in password through your computer. Once it's connected, you can then remove the USB cable and you won't need it anymore because your printer is connected to your home network.
THIS WAS HELPFUL!
THANK YOU! Took me some time looking for the perfect way to setup it up via wireless router.
Even the sales person told me it can only do direct wifi connection and not via router.
Glad someone took the liberty of posting this comment and explaining some missing steps from the video.
Greatly appreciated Mr. Liren!
What about pixma E410 printer?
still using cable,IF not cannot print
After refilling cartridge CanonE470 orange light is blinking in black and color
So helpful thank yiu so much
it was very helpful.
During setup step 2 there will be an option in the bottom right corner named "about connection methods" click on that and connect to the WiFi named canon in your computer and it should work
do we have to keep the printer connected to laptop/computer or once the setup is done, we can just keep the printer on its own\
?
It works. Thank you
good share
Thanks bro🎉
Perfect, worked as a charm!
For how long should i press the network button? Coz mine after 15 seconds still not produce any light at all. I'm worried coz i just bought this n received it today. Can someone help me?
Same here!
Please help
you need the CD to get the setup right.?
How to change connection from usb to wireless?
may I know the link to install canon driver??
This printer sucks big time to connect wirelesssly. pls throw away
very helpfull thanks
I followed the same steps but why is my phone not detecting it
how to repair this keep blinking alternate green and yellow 7x -.-
V useful
Where to get that application, im using imac pls help
hi my canon e470 in printer carte-rage will dry ink fast what should i do guide me
So how can i return it to laptop and printer?i did this but cant return it now
I bought this printer 5 days ago and now it's network button is not glowing। Did I get defected piece
FINALLY GOT TO SET UP THE WIFI PRINTER YASSSSSSSS
where to find the software
how to go on application screen ????
Thanks 👍
How to connect with smart phone redmi note 9
What is network security key..?? Scanning not working..
thank u so much
I have printer . it's small problem it's not copy ed
Where or how can i get setup ???
Thank you!
Thanks ❤
Hey geniuses, how do we enter the Wi-fi password for our LAN into the printer? This video is not helpful at all.
open your printer.
Press and hold Wi-Fi button and release it when Wi-Fi lamp flashes.
Press Color button.
Press Wi-Fi button twice (both direct n network button flash)
Press Color button or Black button.
The printer starts printing the network setting information.
(there will be password in the printed paper).
hopefully it helps you.
@@puterisaffawani1659 thanks it really helps alot!
@@puterisaffawani1659 Thanks !
After printing how to stop that
Still not working until the app says need type wifi password, and i type my home wifi password. Then the printer wifi automatic turn off
Perfect
since printer has no keyboard to enter wifi password, I use mobile phone to run the canon print app, then the app allow me to enter wifi password, then I think password was saved in printer, after I can print from phone, my desktop can find the printer in printer list.
This procedure does not work !!!
BRO WHAT APP??????
No app lol
My printer not connecting to my wifi router. Error: Failed to communicate with printer
stay away from this printer so complicated to use!!!! esspecially with Macbook
Agree
True😭
Connection failed why ?
WHERE IS SETUP COMPUTER APPLICATION
This method did not work for a Canon E 470.
SU UBIESE SAVIDO QUE LOS CARTUCHOS SON DIFICILES DE ALLAR NO ME UBIERA ENCALIYADO EN UNA CANON E-470 MUY DESEPCIONADA
I bought this printer th-cam.com/users/postUgkxciSwynMJ7PnUvvx11rewiu-yFBkZTl53 to replace an aging HP printer. It is just used for casual home printing so I don't need anything more. Installation went easily though the HP Smart Printing doesn't work well with our laptops - having to select the actual device. Will have to see how the HP Instant Ink program works out. Plus haven't been able to set up printing from smartphone yet - either direct or WiFi
Can you provide app link
If first time printer unable to connect to WIFI. Would need to turn on the WPS of your WIFI router. The way the printer connect to your WIFI without having to type in the WIFI password. It is through WPS function. You need to activate WPS during the time the printer is connecting to WIFI to configure the WIFI connection for first time. This video does not explain this at all.
How
toh t u can"t say like this because this video was done by canon company
I could nt do it
Changed wifi and the whole thing went to shite.
Can't 😣
why are there conflicting instruction from the manual, the software and the video?????? this is so confusing!!!!!!!!!! i finally figured it out through trial and error after a few hours. HORRIBLE and Not user friendly!!!
Mob se setup hoga
most irritating things in the world
worst instruction ever
This product is wastage of money
Stupid printer.. dont buy