Connect the Printer to a Wireless Router via WPS PIN Code - GX3020

Article ID: ART181555 | Date published: 02/28/2023 | Date last updated: 02/28/2023
 

Description

This article shows how to start a wireless connection of your MAXIFY GX3020 printer to a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) using the WPS PIN code method.

Solution

You can set up your printer to work wirelessly via the WPS PIN Code method. This setup requires you to enter a string of numbers displayed on the screen of the printer into your wireless router's internal settings. To connect the printer to the router using this method, follow the steps below.

  1. On the HOME screen, use the Up arrow Down arrow buttons to select Settings, then press the OK button.

    Figure: LCD

  2. LAN settings is selected. Press the OK button.

    Select LAN settings and press the OK button

  3. Wi-Fi will be selected. Press the OK button.

    Press the OK button

  4. Select Wi-Fi setup, then press the OK button.

    Select Wi-Fi setup and press the OK button

  5. Select Other connection types, then press the OK button.

    Select Other connection types, then press the OK button

  6. Select WPS (PIN code method), then press the OK button.

    Select WPS (PIN code method), then press the OK button

  7. The PIN code will be shown on the printer. This will need to be entered into your router's internal settings. Please refer to the documentation for your router for information on how to enter the PIN code.

    Enter the displayed PIN code into your router's internal settings

    After the PIN code has been entered, the printer will attempt to connect to the network.

    Figure: Connecting to the wireless router...

  8. After the printer has connected, press the  OK button.

    Figure: Connected to the wireless router

After the printer has been connected to the wireless router, it is ready for use across your network.

If you plan to use the printer with a computer but have not installed any drivers or software, click the appropriate link to obtain the installation package for your printer.

Windows

macOS

You can also use Canon PRINT Inkjet / SELPHY for iOS and Android devices if you want to print images or scan items.

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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