As a canon user, you might search around the internet about how to connect a Canon MX492 printer to Wifi. If this is the situation and you want to know the procedure then make sure to stick here and read this whole guide.
We will be providing different sections that will help you in conducting the procedure. Make sure that you are fulfilling the system requirement before moving ahead. The list of system requirements is as followed:
- Wireless Router
- Internet Connection
- Personal Computer
Connect Canon MX492 Printer to Wifi on Windows OS 10, 8.1, 7, and XP
So, the first thing that you have to do is to install one of the printer software for installation. It will help you in the further procedure.
- Make sure that no application is running on your device.
- After that, sign in to the system with credentials.
Alternatively, you can use this procedure by inserting the CD.
- Firstly, access the CD ROM drive and insert the CD there.
- Select the tab named Run Msetup4.exe.
- You can find it on the autoplay screen.
- When the dialog box with User Account Control pops up, just hit the Yes button.
If you want to conduct the procedure by using the installation wizard then make sure to follow the next section.
Steps to Download the Installation Wizard Online
- Go to the site ij.start.cannon
- Thereafter, hit the Setup button.
- Now, you need to provide the name of the printer followed by hitting Go.
- Alternatively, go to the MX list and choose the printer model.
- Consequently, choose a region or country.
- Conduct the procedure of downloading the setup.
- Run that file which you downloaded.
- Go through the instructions carefully to continue with the installation procedure.
- When you see the file’s icon on the desktop’s screen, just double-click on it.
- Now, go through the instructions carefully.
- Thereafter, hit next.
- Don’t forget to tap Wireless LAN Connection.
- Move towards another option which is stated as “Connect via a wireless router”.
- Again, hit Next.
- Go through the instructions carefully till another box named Setup Completion appears on your device.
- Move forward by hitting the Complete.
- Tap Next if the screen prompts with Extended Survey Program.
- Now, you are provided two choices: Agree and Disagree. If you want to move ahead with installation then hit Disagree and vice versa.
- The installation procedure is finished now.
- You will be notified about the completion of the installation process once the Test Print Window pops up.
- Check the performance of the tool by inserting black paper.
- Now, you can tap on the Execute button.
- Hit Next when the test print task is completed.
- Lastly, hit Exit and finish the entire procedure.
Steps to Connect Canon MX492 Printer to WiFi on Mac OS X 10.75-10.13
- First of all, you need to move towards the canon mx492 printer .
- Hit the Setup button now.
- Once done, enter the model name followed by hitting Go.
- You are now asked to choose the country and region.
- Make sure to hit the Download button.
- If the file is downloaded properly, you need to double-click on the .dmg file.
- Thereafter, move towards the Setup icon by double-clicking.
- Don’t forget to select the Next button.
- Enter the essential credentials like administrator name and password to the window.
- Also, hit the Install Helper button.
- Thereafter, choose Next.
- Choose the method that you want to use to connect your printer.
- Now, select the “Wireless LAN Connection”.
- Again, hit Next.
- Consequently, from the other options, just go with the Connect via wireless router.
- Make sure that you click on the Next.
- Navigate towards the Cableless Setup now and choose Next.
- Tap Add Printer button.
- Go to the Canon xxx series Canon IJ Network followed by hitting Add.
- After that, hit Next.
- You need to choose Next when the setup is completed.
- End this whole installation procedure by clicking on Exit.
- Now, the procedure is done.
Last Verdict!
So, these are the following steps that you need to do to connect the Canon MX492 printer with WIFI. We hope that the article has resolved all your queries you are enjoying working on the printer. However, if there are still some queries left then make sure to comment down below. Also, tell us what you want us to cover next.
