How to Connect Canon Printer via Bluetooth (Windows/Mac)?

Canon is among the most trustworthy brands in printers. It has been providing great quality printers with the help of its first-class features. It not only prints your documents but also helps in your business growth with a fast printing speed and professional quality. The Canon printers can be connected to USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connection. As the wireless connection is preferable, we will discuss the Bluetooth connection here. So, if you were wondering how to connect Canon printer via Bluetooth, you landed in the right place. Let's see the procedure to connect your Canon printer wirelessly.

The Process to Connect Canon Printer via Bluetooth to Windows

A Bluetooth connection is wireless and preferable due to its ease of work. Look at the steps to connect your Canon printer via Bluetooth to your computer.

1. Before you start the procedure, check that your printer is turned on and is free from any obstructions.
2. Then, open the Canon print app and tap the No button if the screen prompts you to look for the available printers.
3. Tap on the screen and click on the More button.
4. Now, choose the option for Bluetooth setup and click on Next.
5. After that, click OK when your screen asks you to pair your mobile device with the Canon printer via Bluetooth.
6. When you see the Canon printer appear in the list of available connections, click on it.
7. Next, tap on the Next button, and a list will appear, including your Canon printer.
8. Now, the screen will display a PIN, and if your printer lacks a screen, you can get the PIN from the network configuration page.
9. After that, tap OK after entering the PIN and tap the Back button on your mobile device or any other device you are using.
10. When the printer and your device are connected, tap on the OK button.
11. You can check the connection status by printing a sample print through your Canon printer.

Finally, you have connected your Canon printer via Bluetooth to your Windows computer. For any queries, you can contact us from this page support. Our technical experts are ready to help you with your common queries related to your printer. You can chat or call us to solve your issue.

The Process to Connect Canon Printer via Bluetooth to Mac

After Windows, let's see how to connect a Canon printer to your Mac system. Well, it's a little different than that on Windows.

Step 1: Update the Software

On the Mac system, you are required to update your software. You can start this step by going to the Apple menu. Then, select System Preferences and tap the Software Update option. After that, install the software update. And finally, your Mac computer is updated with the latest software.

Step 2: Update AirPrint Support 

Printers compatible with AirPrint support are best to connect to a Mac device. But, as the Canon printers don't support AirPrint, you'll have to update the firmware.

Step 3: Prepare Your Canon Printer

When you have a Bluetooth Canon printer with AirPrint updated, it's time to move to the next step. After that, you need to read the printer directory and use the instructions to install the printer. After installing the printer, you need to add the papers inside.

Step 4: Connect the Printer to Your Mac

To add the Canon printer on Mac, follow the instructions below:

1. As your initial step, go to the Apple menu.
2. After that, select System Preferences.
3. Then, tap on the Printers & Scanners.
4. Now, choose an Add option to add your printer.
5. Then, select the Default button.
6. After that, select your printer from the list and tap on the Add option.
7. If you don't see your printer in the list, search your printer's name in the search bar and tap on the Return option.

Step 5: Connect the Canon Printer to Bluetooth

Once you've connected your Canon printer to your Mac, it's time to connect it via Bluetooth with your Mac computer. Follow the steps below for this.

1. First of all, verify that the Bluetooth unit is properly connected to the printer.
2. After that, you have to install the latest printer drivers.
3. Now, verify your device name along with the Canon Setup Utility.
4. Under the Bluetooth Devices, register your printer as a Bluetooth device.
5. Go to the Applications from the Go menu. Then, double-click the Canon Utilities folder and then click the Canon Setup Utility 2.4 folder. And at last, click the Setup Utility 2.4 icon.
6. Your screen will display the Canon Setup Utility screen.
7. Put your passkey and verify the printer model number.
8. In the following steps, stop Canon Setup Utility.
9. Click on Bluetooth, then click Continue, select printer, and select the + sign to register your printer.
10. At last, select the Canon IJ printer, and then your printer will get added.

Finally, your Canon printer is connected to Bluetooth with a Mac. If you need printer-related help, you can go to our site, connectprinterviabluetooth.com and chat or call us to get advice and support from the printer experts.