Connecting the Canon PIXMA TS3340 Printer to Wi-Fi: A Complete Guide with Troubleshooting

Introduction: Why connect? Canon TS3340 to Wi-Fi?

Wireless printing saves time and eliminates cable clutter. Printer Canon PIXMA TS3340 It supports Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to print from a laptop, smartphone, or tablet without a physical connection. However, many users encounter issues: the printer can't find the network, constantly disconnects, or requires reconnection after updating the router.

In this article you will find step-by-step instructions for all operating systems (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS), as well as solutions to typical mistakes — from an incorrect password to an IP address conflict. We'll cover both the standard method via the button WPS, as well as manual setup through the printer menu. If you've already tried connecting and received an error, skip the first steps and go directly to the section Problem Solving.

⚠️ Important: Before you start, check that your router supports the standard Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) on frequency 2.4 GHz. Canon TS3340 does not work with networks 5 GHz or new protocols Wi-Fi 6If you have a dual-band router, temporarily disable the network band. 5 GHz in its settings.

📊 How do you plan to use the printer after connection?
For printing documents only
Printing photos from your phone
Scanner/copier
Remote printing from the cloud
Other

Requirements before connection

To ensure a smooth connection, please prepare:

  • 📶 A working Wi-Fi router with network broadcasting enabled 2.4 GHz (network name - SSID - should be visible on other devices).
  • 🔑 Wi-Fi password (if the network is secure). Make sure it does not contain Cyrillic characters or special symbols like @#$% - This may cause an error.
  • 🖨️ Printer Canon PIXMA TS3340 with installed cartridges and paper (even if you don’t plan to print right away).
  • 💻 Computer or mobile device to install drivers (if required).

If your router uses hidden SSID (does not broadcast network name), temporarily make the network visible. Canon TS3340 doesn't support connecting to hidden networks manually. Also, disable features like MAC filtering or Guest access - They can block the printer.

⚠️ Attention: If you're connecting a printer in an office or public network (such as a coworking space), make sure the network administrator doesn't limit the number of connected devices. Some corporate routers block printing devices by default.

Method 1: Connecting via WPS button (fastest method)

If your router supports the technology WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), this method will take less than a minute. WPS must be activated on the router - usually this is a button labeled "WPS" or with a 🔄 icon on the back panel.

Instructions:

  1. Make sure the printer Canon TS3340 turned on and within range of the router (no further than 2–3 meters during setup).
  2. Press and hold the button [Wi-Fi] on the printer panel (the LED next to it will start flashing blue).
  3. Without letting go [Wi-Fi], press the button [Black] (or [Color], if you have a monochrome model) and hold both buttons for 3 seconds until the indicator light flashes orange.
  4. For 2 minutes press the button WPS on the router. The printer's indicator should stop blinking and light up. blue (successful connection).

If the indicator continues to flash orange or red, repeat the process. Possible reasons for failure:

  • ⏱️ WPS timed out (repeat from step 3).
  • 🔌 WPS is disabled in the router settings (go to the router's web interface and enable it).
  • 📡 The printer is too far from the router (move it closer).

The router supports WPS (check the documentation)

The WPS button on the router is accessible (not blocked)

The printer is within 2 meters of the router.

The printer's blue Wi-Fi light is flashing-->

Method 2: Manual setup via the printer menu

If WPS isn't working or your router doesn't support it, use the manual method. This will require temporarily connecting the printer to your computer via USB (if your printer doesn't have a display).

Steps for manual setup:

  1. Connect the printer to the computer via USB cable (included). Install the drivers from official Canon website, if they are not already installed.
  2. Open the program Canon PRINT Utility (installed along with the drivers). Go to the section Printer Settings → Wireless.
  3. Select Setting up a wireless network and follow the wizard. At the network selection stage, specify your SSID (Wi-Fi name) and enter the password.
  4. Once connected successfully, disconnect the USB cable. The printer should remain connected to the Wi-Fi network.

If you don't have a computer, you can set up the printer via mobile application Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY (Available for Android and iOS). The process is similar: connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network you want to connect the printer to and follow the instructions in the app.

⚠️ Note: If after manual setup the printer loses connection when the router is turned off, check the settings. DHCP on the router. Printer Canon TS3340 A static IP address may be assigned that conflicts with other devices. The solution is in the section Problem Solving.
Connection method Do you need USB? Setup time Suitable for
WPS ❌ No 1–2 minutes Routers with WPS support
Manual setup via PC ✅ Yes 5-10 minutes Any routers
Mobile application ❌ No 3–5 minutes Android/iOS

Connecting to a printer from different devices

Once your printer is successfully connected to Wi-Fi, you need to add it to your devices. Instructions vary depending on your operating system.

Windows 10/11

Go to Settings → Devices → Printers & Scanners. Click Add a printer or scannerThe system should automatically find Canon TS3340 online. If not, click The printer you need is not in the list and enter the printer's IP address (you can find out by printing Network report from the printer control panel).

macOS

Open System Preferences → Printers & Scanners. Click +, select the tab IP and enter:

  • Address: IP of the printer (for example, 192.168.1.100).
  • Protocol: AirPrint or Canon IJ Network.
  • Driver: select Canon PIXMA TS3300 series.

Android/iOS

Install the application Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHYWhen you first launch it, it will automatically find the printer on your local network. If not, add it manually via Settings → Add Printer.

Troubleshooting: Printer won't connect to Wi-Fi

If Canon TS3340 does not connect to the network, check the following points:

1. The printer does not find the network

  • 🔍 Make sure your router is broadcasting the network at the frequency 2.4 GHz (the printer doesn't see it) 5 GHz).
  • 📵 Check if the router is in the "Secure Mode" mode. 802.11r (Fast Roaming) - it can block the connection.
  • 🔄 Restart your router and printer (turn off both devices for 30 seconds).

2. Authentication error (incorrect password)

  • 🔑 Re-enter your password, making sure the capitalization is correct (e.g. P@ssw0rd ≠ p@ssw0rd).
  • 🔄 If your password contains special characters, try temporarily changing it to a simple one (for example, 12345678) and try connecting again.

3. The printer connects but does not print.

  • 🖨️ Check if the printer is installed as default device in the system settings.
  • 📡 Make sure your computer/phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the printer.
  • 🔧 Update your printer drivers via Canon's official website.

4. IP address conflict

If your printer periodically disconnects from the network, your router may be assigning it a dynamic IP address that conflicts with other devices. Solution:

  1. Print it out Network report from the printer (press and hold the button) [Wi-Fi] for 5 seconds).
  2. Find the current IP of the printer (for example, 192.168.1.105).
  3. Go to the router settings and reserve this IP for the printer's MAC address (section DHCP → Address Reservation).
How to print a network report on TS3340?

1. Make sure there is paper in the printer.

2. Press and hold the button [Wi-Fi] (the blue indicator will start flashing).

3. Without letting go [Wi-Fi], press the button [Cancel] (red) and hold both for 5 seconds.

4. Release the buttons - the printer will print a report with the IP address, MAC address and other data.

Additional features after connection

Once successfully connected to Wi-Fi, you can use:

  • 🖼️ Printing from cloud services: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive (via app Canon PRINT).
  • 📱 Remote printing: Send documents to print from work or while traveling (requires a turned-on router and static IP).
  • 📸 Printing photos from social networks: from Instagram, Facebook or smartphone gallery.
  • 🔄 Automatic duplex scanning (if supported by your model).

To activate these features, you may need to register with the service. Canon Inkjet Cloud (free). Go to the app Canon PRINT, go to Settings → Cloud Services and follow the instructions.

⚠️ Attention: When using cloud printing, data is transmitted through Canon servers. If you are working with confidential documents, please disable this feature in the printer settings (Network settings → Cloud → Off).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Canon TS3340 and Wi-Fi

Is it possible to connect a printer to Wi-Fi without a computer?

Yes, if your router supports it. WPS (cm. Method 1). Or use the mobile app Canon PRINT for Android/iOS - it allows you to set up Wi-Fi without a PC.

The printer is connected to Wi-Fi, but the computer can't see it. What should I do?

Check:

  1. The computer and printer are connected to one Wi-Fi network.
  2. The protocol is enabled in the printer settings. LPD or AirPrint (for macOS).
  3. Windows/macOS Firewall is not blocking the network printer (temporarily disable it to check).

If this doesn't help, add the printer manually by IP address (see section Connecting from different devices).

How do I reset my printer's network settings?

To reset your printer to factory Wi-Fi settings:

  1. Turn off the printer.
  2. Press and hold the button [Cancel] (red).
  3. Without releasing it, turn on the printer.
  4. Hold [Cancel] another 10 seconds until all indicators start flashing.
  5. Release the button and the Wi-Fi settings will be reset.
Is it possible to connect a printer to two networks at the same time?

No, Canon TS3340 The printer only supports connection to one Wi-Fi network. If you need to switch between networks (for example, at home and at the office), you'll have to reconfigure the printer each time.

My printer is printing very slowly over Wi-Fi. How can I speed it up?

Possible causes and solutions:

  • 📶 Weak Wi-Fi signal: Move the printer closer to the router or use a signal repeater.
  • 🖼️ High resolution printing: in the driver settings, select Quick Print or Draft.
  • 🔧 Router overload: Disconnect other devices from the network while printing.

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