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PIXMA TR7020 Wireless Setup Using a USB Cable - Windows

Article ID: ART178781 | Date published: 12/17/2020 | Date last updated: 12/17/2020
 

Description

You can connect your printer to a wireless router by using a USB cable.

Solution

Wireless Setup - Windows Computers - TR7020

To be able to use the printer to print or scan wirelessly on a Windows computer, the printer must first be connected to the wireless network. Then, drivers and applications will need to be installed on the computer.

The instructions / screenshots below show an alternative setup method whereby a USB cable is connected temporarily to the printer and computer to set up the wireless connection.

Get the Setup File

Read the information carefully taking note how to run the setup file if setup does not start automatically. Then click the "Download" button.

  1. Select Start Setup.

    Click Start Setup (outlined in red)

  2. Read the network security notice and click Next.

    Click Next (outlined in red)

  3. Read the license agreement. Select Yes to proceed.  If you click No, the installation will not proceed.

    Click Yes (outlined in red) to proceed

  4. Select Agree or Do Not Agree to the information request.

    Click Agree or Do Not Agree (outlined in red) to proceed

  5. This message appears if you selected Do not agree. Click OK to proceed.

    Click OK (outlined in red) to proceed

  6. After processing for a few moments and then checking the printer's status, select Wi-Fi Connection and then click Next..

    Select Wi-Fi Connection, then click Next (outlined in red)

  7. With the printer powered on, click Next.

    Click Next (outlined in red)

  8. The installer will search for the printer on the network.

    The installer will search for the printer on the network

    On the Connecting Printer to Network screen, click Next.

    Click Next (outlined in red)

  9. On the Preparing Printer screen, click Next. Don't press the button on the printer as instructed on this screen.

    Click Next (outlined in red)

  10. Click Alternative Methods.

    Click Alternative Methods (outlined in red)

  11. Select Set up Wi-Fi connection using a USB cable, then click Next.

    Select Set up Wi-Fi connection using a USB cable, then click Next (outlined in red)

  12. Connect the printer and computer using a USB cable.

    Connect the printer and computer using a USB cable

  13. The installer will process for a few moments.

    Setting Up...

    When this screen appears, disconnect the USB cable, then click Next.

    Disconnect the USB cable, then click Next (outlined in red)

     If your printer is not detected, you may need to temporarily disable any firewall software, or you may need to open blocked ports in the firewall. If your PC is connected to a VPN (Virtual Private Network), temporarily disconnect from the VPN and try the setup again.

  14. The MP Drivers will be downloaded and installed. This may take several minutes.

    The MP Drivers will be downloaded and installed

    After the drivers have been installed and the installer processes for a while, the setup will be complete. Click Next.

    You can now print from the computer. Click Next (outlined in red) to proceed

  15. After the installer processes for a few moments, click Continue online to open a web browser, which will take you to the Canon website to download additional software for your printer.

    Click Continue online (outlined in red)

If your product issue was not resolved after following the steps above, or if you require additional help, please create or log in to your Canon Account to see your technical support options.

Or if you still need help, visit our Canon Community by clicking the button below to get answers:

Link to Canon Community Forum








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