How to connect Canon printing to mobile phone
With the popularity of mobile offices and smart devices, more and more users want to directly connect to printers through their mobile phones to complete printing tasks. As a leading brand in the printing industry, Canon's printers support a variety of mobile phone connection methods. This article will introduce in detail how to connect a Canon printer to a mobile phone, and attach relevant data and method steps.
1. The main ways to connect Canon printer to mobile phone
Canon printers support the following mobile phone connection methods. Users can choose the most appropriate method according to their own needs:
| Connection method | Applicable scenarios | Support devices |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | home or office environment | Wi-Fi enabled Canon printers |
| Canon PRINT APP | Mobile printing, remote printing | iOS, Android devices |
| NFC function | Quick touch printing | NFC-enabled printers and phones |
| USB connection | Direct wired connection | Mobile phones that support OTG function |
2. Connect your phone via wireless network (Wi-Fi)
Wireless network connection is the most common method and is suitable for home or office environments. Here are the specific steps:
1.Make sure the printer and mobile phone are on the same Wi-Fi network: Canon printers need to be connected to the same wireless network as your phone.
2.Download and install Canon PRINT APP: Search "Canon PRINT" in the mobile app store and install it.
3.Open the APP and select the printer: After launching the APP, the system will automatically search for nearby Canon printers, and select the corresponding device to complete the connection.
3. Connect through Canon PRINT APP
Canon PRINT is Canon's official mobile printing application that supports a variety of printing functions. Here's how to use it:
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Photo printing | Select photos to print directly from your phone’s photo album |
| Document printing | Supports PDF, Word, Excel and other formats |
| Scan function | Scan documents by controlling the printer from your mobile phone |
4. Quick connection through NFC function
If your Canon printer and mobile phone both support NFC function, you can quickly connect by touching:
1. Turn on the NFC function of your phone.
2. Put your phone close to the NFC sensing area of the printer.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the connection.
5. Connect the mobile phone via USB
For printers that do not support wireless connection, you can connect your mobile phone via USB cable (the mobile phone must support OTG function):
1. Use USB cable to connect the printer and mobile phone.
2. When the phone prompts "USB device connected", select "File Transfer" mode.
3. Open the Canon PRINT APP and select USB printing.
6. Common problems and solutions
| question | Solution |
|---|---|
| The printer cannot be found | Check Wi-Fi connection, restart printer and phone |
| The printing effect is not clear | Check whether the ink cartridge is out of ink and clean the print head |
| APP cannot recognize the file | Make sure the file format is compatible with PDF, JPEG, etc. |
Summary
Canon printers can be connected to mobile phones in various ways. Users can choose wireless, APP, NFC or USB connection according to their own needs. Through the Canon PRINT APP, more convenient functions can be realized. If you encounter problems, you can refer to the solutions in this article or contact Canon official customer service.
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