How to connect a Canon PIXMA G3400 printer to your phone via Wi-Fi: full instructions with photos

Connecting a printer Canon PIXMA G3400 Connecting your smartphone via Wi-Fi opens up a wealth of possibilities: printing photos directly from your gallery, sending documents from email or messaging apps, and scanning on the go. However, many users encounter difficulties even when setting up the connection. This model supports wireless printing, but requires proper configuration on both the printer and the phone.

Unlike a wired connection, a Wi-Fi connection gives you the freedom to print from anywhere in the house without having to carry files around on a flash drive. However, unstable router signal, incorrect security settings, or outdated printer firmware are often the cause of printer failures. We'll cover every step—from preparing your equipment to troubleshooting common errors—to ensure your Canon G3400 worked with the smartphone like a clock.

Preparing the printer and phone for connection

Before setting up Wi-Fi, make sure both devices are ready to connect. Canon PIXMA G3400 It is critical to have up-to-date software, and for a phone, a compatible app.

Start by checking the printer's package contents: the box should contain a driver disc (although it's no longer relevant for modern operating systems) and a brief instruction manual. If the printer is new, do not connect it to the computer — First, perform the initial setup via the control panel. Make sure there is A4 paper in the tray and the cartridges PGI-270/PGI-270XL And CLI-271/CLI-271XL installed correctly - this will prevent printing errors later.

On the phone side, preparation depends on the operating system:

• 📱 Android: Check your OS version (minimum required) Android 5.0), free up 100-150 MB of memory for the application Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY, enable geolocation (needed to search for printers on the local network).
• 🍎 iPhone/iPad: Update iOS to the latest version (support starts at iOS 11.0), install the application Canon PRINT From the App Store, allow access to the local network in the privacy settings.

Please note power saving mode On your phone: It may be blocking the background printing app. On Android, disable battery optimization for Canon PRINT in the app settings, and on iPhone, add the app to the "Allow background activity" list.

Setting up Wi-Fi on a Canon G3400 printer

The most important step is configuring the printer's wireless module. Canon PIXMA G3400 supports two connection modes: via a router (recommended) and directly via Wi-Fi DirectWe will consider both options.

To connect via a router:

1. Turn on the printer using the power button (the indicator should be green).
2. Press and hold the button Wi-Fi (📶) on the control panel until the indicator starts flashing.
3. Click the button Black and white copy (⚪), then — Color copy (🟢). The printer will start searching for networks.
4. When the indicator Wi-Fi flashes orange, press the button Stop/Reset (⏹) and hold for 5 seconds until the green light turns on.

Now the printer is ready to connect to the router. Use WPS method (if your router supports):

• 🔄 Click the button WPS on the router (usually it is signed or marked with the 🔄 icon).
• 🖨️ On the printer, press and hold the button Wi-Fi until the indicator flashes, then press Black and white copy.
• ⏳ Wait for the indicator Wi-Fi will not turn green (about 2 minutes).

If WPS does not work or is disabled, you will have to enter the network data manually through Canon PRINT (more on that in the next section). For Wi-Fi Direct press and hold the button Wi-Fi 5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing blue quickly. The printer network will be called CANON_XX_G3400, the password is indicated on the sticker on the side.

Installing and configuring the Canon PRINT app

Without the official app, full-fledged printing from a phone is impossible. Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY (for Android) and Canon PRINT (for iOS) not only manage printing, but also help you set up a Wi-Fi connection.

After installing the application:

1. Run it and accept the terms of use.
2. Click Add a printer (the "+" sign or Add Printer).
3. Select Setting up a new printer (Set Up New Printer).
4. Follow the on-screen instructions: the app will prompt you to connect to the printer's temporary network (if used) Wi-Fi Direct) or enter your router details.

When entering network parameters manually:

• 📋 Enter SSID (name of your Wi-Fi network) exactly the same as in the router settings (case important!).
• 🔑 Select security type: Normal WPA2-PSK (or WPA3-PSK for new routers).
• 🔐 Enter your Wi-Fi password. If the password contains special characters (e.g. !, #, @), use the English keyboard layout.

Once successfully connected, the printer will appear in the list of devices. Now you can print! Before you start printing for the first time, check your printing settings:

• 📄 In the section Printing options select Quick Print for documents or High quality for photographs.
• 🖼️ For photos, activate Without fields (Borderless), if you use special paper.
• 🔄 Turn on Double-sided printing to save paper (if the printer supports it).

The printer is connected to Wi-Fi (green indicator)

There is paper of the correct size in the tray.

Original Canon cartridges installed

The Canon PRINT app has been updated to the latest version.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (for some functions) are enabled on the phone.

Printing from your phone: step-by-step instructions

Once the printer is connected, printing takes just a few steps. Let's look at the process for different file types.

For printing documents (PDF, Word, Excel):

1. Open the file in the appropriate application (eg. Google Drive or Microsoft Office).
2. Click Share (📤) or Seal (🖨️).
3. In the list of printers, select Canon G3400.
4. Adjust the settings: number of copies, orientation (portrait/landscape), color or black and white mode.
5. Click Seal.

For printing photographs from the gallery:

1. Open the photo in the app Gallery or Google Photos.
2. Click Share → Seal.
3. Select a printer Canon G3400.
4. Please specify the size (eg. 10×15 cm), paper type (Glossy or Matte), quality (High for photographs).
5. Click Seal and wait for it to complete.

For printing web pages or messages from messengers:

• 🌐 In your browser (Chrome, Safari), open the menu and select Seal.
• 💬 B WhatsApp or Telegram click on the message → More → Seal.
• 📱 In Canon PRINT You can save frequently used settings as a preset (for example, "Black and white printing for documents").

Important: The Canon G3400 printer does not support direct printing from cloud services—download the file to your phone first. Also, please note that printing from an iPhone via AirPrint may cause color errors. In this case, use only the official app. Canon PRINT.

Why do photos print with stripes?

This could be due to several reasons:

1. Dried ink in the print head (cleaning is required through the printer menu).

2. Poor paper quality - Use specialized Canon photo paper.

3. Incorrect color settings in the application (select the "Photo" profile instead of "Document").

4. Problems with cartridges — Check the ink levels in your Canon PRINT.

Troubleshooting common connection errors

Even with proper setup, glitches can still occur. We've compiled a list of common issues and how to fix them.

The printer is not on a Wi-Fi network:

• ⚡ Check if the green indicator is on Wi-Fi on the printer. If it's blinking orange, the connection has been lost.
• 🔄 Restart your router and printer (turn them off for 30 seconds).
• 📡 Make sure your phone and printer are connected the same network (not to guest or 5 GHz if the printer does not support it).
• 🛠️ Reset the network settings on the printer: hold down Stop/Reset for 10 seconds.

The Canon PRINT app doesn't detect the printer.:

• 📱 Reinstall the app and grant all permissions (network access, storage, location).
• 🔗 In your phone's Wi-Fi settings, forget the printer's network (if used) Wi-Fi Direct) and reconnect.
• 🖥️ Check if your phone's firewall or VPN is blocking the local connection.

Printing is interrupted or contains artifacts:

• 📄 Check if there is any paper jam in the tray.
• 🎨 Launch cleaning the print head via the printer menu (Settings → Maintenance → Cleaning).
• 🖨️ Update your printer firmware via Canon PRINT (chapter Printer settings).

⚠️ Attention: If the printer was previously connected to a different router, its MAC address may have been blocked in the new network settings. Check the list of connected devices in the router control panel and unblock it. Canon G3400 if necessary.

Print Optimization: Tips for Saving Ink and Time

Correct settings will help save consumables and speed up the process.

Ink Saving:

• 🖤 ​​Use the mode Draft (Draft) for internal documents.
• 📊 Activate it in the app settings Saving ink (Ink Save).
• 🔄 Print on both sides of the sheet (duplex printing).
• 📑 For draft prints, use lighter paper (80 g/m²).

Print speed up:

• 🚀 Choose Quick Print (Fast) instead of High quality.
• 📶 Connect the printer to the router via an Ethernet cable (if the model supports it) if Wi-Fi is unstable.
• 📎 Print multiple pages per sheet (markup) 2 in 1 or 4 in 1).

Extending the life of your printer:

• 🛠️ Run it once a month cleaning the print head, even if you don't print often.
• 🔋 Do not unplug the printer from the power outlet - use the power button (this saves the settings).
• ☀️ Keep the printer away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

⚠️ Attention: if you use refilled cartridges, disable the option in the printer settings Ink level control (Ink Level Detection). Otherwise, the printer may block printing upon detecting "non-original" consumables.

Alternative connection methods

If you can't connect to Wi-Fi, there are backup options.

Connection via USB-OTG (for Android only):

• 📱 Buy USB-OTG adapter (Type-C or Micro-USB depending on the phone).
• 🖨️ Connect the printer to your phone with a USB-A → USB-B cable (included) Canon G3400).
• 📲 Turn on in your phone settings USB printing (USB Printing) in the section Connected devices.
• 📄 Print via menu Share → Seal, having chosen Canon G3400.

Cloud Printing (for documents):

• 🌥️ Upload the file to Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive.
• 📱 Open the file in the cloud mobile app and select Seal.
• 🖨️ In the list of printers, select Canon PRINT (the application must be installed).

Usage Wi-Fi Direct without a router:

• 📶 Activate Wi-Fi Direct on the printer (hold the button Wi-Fi 5 seconds).
• 📱 On your phone, connect to the printer network (type name) CANON_XX_G3400, password on the sticker).
• 🖼️ Print via Canon PRINT as usual.

note that Wi-Fi Direct creates direct connection between your phone and printer, disabling internet access. After printing, remember to reconnect to the main network.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to connect Canon G3400 to a phone without a router?

Yes, using Wi-Fi Direct. Activate this mode on the printer (hold the button Wi-Fi 5 seconds), then connect to its network from your phone. The password is on the sticker on the side of the case.

Why does my printer connect to Wi-Fi but won't print from my phone?

The reasons may be different:

• 📱 Battery saving mode is enabled on the phone, blocking background work Canon PRINT.
• 🖨️ The "PC Only" mode is activated in the printer settings (disable it through the control panel).
• 📡 The printer and phone are connected to different Wi-Fi bands (for example, the phone to 5 GHz and the printer to 2.4 GHz).

How to reset Wi-Fi settings on a Canon G3400?

Press and hold the button Stop/Reset (⏹) for 10-15 seconds until the indicator Wi-Fi The indicator light will start blinking rapidly. After this, the printer will return to its factory network settings.

Is it possible to print from an iPhone without the Canon PRINT app?

Theoretically yes, through AirPrint, But Canon G3400 This technology doesn't always work correctly. For stable printing, it's best to use the official app.

How many devices can be connected to the printer at the same time?

Canon PIXMA G3400 supports connection up to 5 devices via Wi-Fi (including computers and smartphones). However, printing is only possible from one device at a time.