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Guide For Canon Pixma MG 3600 Series Setup

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Guide For Canon Pixma MG 3600 Series Setup

Canon PIXMA printers have changed our lives for good. It allows you to print from your computer, smartphone (Android and iOS), and other smart devices. Just set up the printer and you are all set to have all the benefits it gives. The Canon PIXMA MG 3600 setup is not a difficult process. Just follow the guidelines carefully and your setup is complete. We will discuss the steps and a few troubleshooting issues below.


 Important Note: In case your device is using the internet via connection to a wireless router and you connect the same device to the printer via a direct connection. Then the existing connection between your device and wireless router will be disabled. If this happens, then the device will automatically shift to a mobile data connection.

 How to Connect via Wireless Setup using WPS:

 

  1. Ensure that your wifi router has a physical WPS push button.
  2. Make sure that your network uses the security protocol; WPA or WPA2.
  3. Though this is a default setting on all the networks, check with the router’s user guide.
  4. If there are any recent changes in your router or the internet service provider, consider a factory reset of your default settings to continue.
  5. Press and keep holding the [RESUME/CANCEL] button.
  6. Now, wait till the alarm light flashes 21 times.
  7. Ensure that your router is properly accessible.
  8. Next, turn on your printer.
  9. Then, press the WIFI button and keep holding it.
  10. Wait till the ON light starts flashing.
  11. Then, press the COLOR button.
  12. Ensure the Wifi light flashes quickly and the ON light is lit now.
  13. Within the next 2 minutes press the WPS button.
  14. The blue-colored Wifi light on the printer will keep on flashing while it is searching for the network to establish a connection.
  15. It will stop flashing once the connection is complete and remain lit.
  16. The connection to your wireless network is complete.
  17. You may verify this by printing the Network Configuration page.
  18. Now, go back to the application screen.

 Troubleshooting the Connectivity issue:

 

  1. Go to the Start Menu from your keyboard or from the screen.
  2. Select the Settings option from your Start Menu.
  3. Then go to the Control panel.
  4. Proceed by selecting Devices.
  5. Now, choose the option ‘Printers and Scanners’.
  6. Delete the printer from the list of devices.
  7. Next, reset the network settings available on your computer.
  8. Navigate to the Network and Internet option from the settings.
  9. Go to Status and click on Reset Network.
  10. Press on the Reset Now buttons to proceed with resetting the network settings.
  11. Navigate to the Program and features option from the control panel.
  12. Next, uninstall the printer software.
  13. Reboot your device.
  14. Now, install the printer driver software by browsing Canon’s manual website to reinstall the printer driver and ensure that the connectivity is established successfully this time.

 MG 3600 Setup is Complete!

 Hope now you know how to set up your Canon PIXMA MG 3600. Follow the guidelines for setup carefully and properly. In case you come across some connectivity issues, we have also mentioned the troubleshooting steps. You can refer to those steps. If you face some other issues with your Canon PIXMA 3600 series printers, browse the Canon manual site to check for other troubleshooting steps. Well! Your Canon PIXMA MG 3600 setup is complete and you can enjoy printing.

 

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