One way to connect your printer wirelessly is with the WPS PIN code method.
This method requires you to be familiar with your wireless router settings. Most users find a simpler connection method to be more successful.
To utilitze a simpler connection method, please refer to How to Start Cableless Setup - iP8720.
To connect your PIXMA iP8720 to a wireless router using the WPS PIN code method, please follow the steps below.
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Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.
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Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button (A) on the printer until the (white) POWER lamp flashes 6 times, then release the RESUME/CANCEL button after the sixth flash.
The wireless connection setting information including the PIN code will be printed (an example of this document is attached to this article).
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Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer until the (white) POWER lamp flashes 8 times, then release the RESUME/CANCEL button after the eighth flash.
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Follow the on-screen instructions on the device (such as a smartphone) to set the WPS PIN CODE described on the printed Network Configuration Page to the access point.
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Make sure that the (blue) Wi-Fi lamp (B) on the printer is lit.
