Connecting the Canon TS3140 Printer to a Laptop via Wi-Fi: A Complete Guide (2026)

Connecting a printer Canon PIXMA TS3140 Connecting your laptop via Wi-Fi opens up wireless printing, scanning, and copying capabilities without the hassle of wires. However, many users encounter difficulties: the printer can't find the network, drivers won't install, or the connection keeps dropping. In this article, we'll cover every step—from preparing the equipment to troubleshooting common errors.

Feature of the model TS3140 in that it supports both direct connection to the router and the mode Wi-Fi Direct (for printing without a router). We'll look at both options, as well as the nuances of setting them up. Windows 10/11 And macOSIf you're new to network printers, don't worry: this guide is designed for beginners, but also includes advanced tips for experienced users.

Important: Before you begin, make sure your laptop and printer are on the same network (if connecting via a router). If you are using Wi-Fi Direct, check if your laptop supports the technology Wi-Fi Direct or WPS - this will simplify pairing.

1. Preparing the TS3140 printer for Wi-Fi connection

Before setting up the connection, you need to properly prepare the printer itself. Let's start with the basic steps:

✅ Turn on the printer and wait until the self-test completes (the indicators will stop flashing). Make sure there is paper in the tray—you'll need it to print a test page with network settings.

✅ Check the Wi-Fi button on the control panel. On TS3140 It's marked with an antenna icon. Press and hold it for 3 seconds until the indicator light starts flashing rapidly—this means the printer has entered network setup mode.

✅ Reset network settings (if the printer was previously connected to a different network). To do this, hold down the button Stop/Reset for 10 seconds until all the lights flash. This will reset the Wi-Fi to factory settings.

• 🔌 Nutrition: Use the original power supply. Insufficient voltage may cause connection problems.
• 📶 Location: Place the printer no further than 2 meters from the router during setup (it can be moved later).
• 🔄 Reset: If the printer has been connected to the network before, perform a reset (see above) to avoid IP address conflicts.

⚠️ Attention: Printer TS3140 does not support networks 5 GHzMake sure your router is broadcasting the network. 2.4 GHz (or enable compatibility mode 2.4/5 GHz in the router settings).

2. Connecting via a home router (recommended method)

This method ensures a stable connection and allows you to print from multiple devices simultaneously. Follow these instructions:

Step 1. Press and hold the button Wi-Fi on the printer until the indicator starts blinking blue (network search mode).

Step 2. Press the button on the router WPS (usually it is located on the back panel). You have 2 minutes, so that the printer has time to connect. If the buttons WPS no - proceed to manual setup (see below).

Step 3. Wait until the Wi-Fi light on the printer turns on blue (constant) - this means the connection is established. Print network settings report, while holding the button Stop/Reset 5 seconds.

Make sure your router is broadcasting 2.4 GHz network|

Enable WPS mode on your router|

Activate Wi-Fi on the printer (flashing blue light)|

Wait until the indicator lights up continuously in blue |

Print network report to check IP address-->

If WPS not working or disabled, please perform manual configuration:

1. Print a network report (as described above) and look for the line SSID — this is the name of your Wi-Fi network.
2. On your computer, open Control Panel → Devices and Printers → Add a printer.
3. Select Add a network printer and enter the IP address from the report (line IP Address).

⚠️ Attention: Some providers block the protocol WPS by default. If the button doesn't work, check your router settings in the section Wireless Network → WPS.

3. Connecting via Wi-Fi Direct (without a router)

Mode Wi-Fi Direct Allows you to connect your laptop directly to the printer, bypassing the router. This is convenient for temporary printing or when the router is not available.

Activating Wi-Fi Direct on your printer:

1. Press and hold the button Wi-Fi until the indicator starts flashing orange.
2. Click the button Black and white copy (with the document icon) once. The indicator will flash. blue and orange alternately - this means mode Wi-Fi Direct activated.
3. Print a network report (hold Stop/Reset 5 seconds) and find the network name (SSID) and password (Password).

Connecting a laptop:

• On Windows: open Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi, select the printer network (starts with DIRECT-xx-PIXMA TS3140) and enter the password from the report.
• On macOS: Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar, select the printer network and enter the password.

Once connected, add the printer as a network printer (see section 2). Please note: in the mode Wi-Fi Direct The laptop will be disconnected from the Internet.

4. Installing drivers on a laptop

Without the correct drivers, the printer will not be recognized by the system. Download them from official Canon website (section "Support → Drivers and Software → PIXMA TS3140").

For Windows 10/11:

1. Select your OS version (32-bit or 64-bit). You can find it in Settings → System → About.
2. Download Full Driver & Software Package (full package) - it includes utilities for setting up Wi-Fi.
3. Run the installer and follow the instructions. When selecting the connection type, select Wireless connection.

For macOS:

1. Download the driver for your version of macOS (check compatibility in the description).
2. Open the downloaded file .dmg and run the installer.
3. After installation, restart your laptop and add the printer via System Preferences → Printers & Scanners.

⚠️ Attention: If after installing the drivers the printer does not appear in the list of devices, check if it is blocked Windows Defender or antivirusAdd the installer to the exceptions.

5. Setting up printing from mobile devices

Printer TS3140 supports printing from phones and tablets via the app Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY (available for Android And iOS).

Connection via router:

1. Install the app from App Store or Google Play.
2. Make sure your phone and printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Open the app, click Add a printer and select TS3140 from the list.

Connecting via Wi-Fi Direct:

1. Activate Wi-Fi Direct on the printer (see section 3).
2. In your phone's Wi-Fi settings, connect to the printer's network (starts with DIRECT-xx-...).
3. Launch the application Canon PRINT — the printer will be detected automatically.

The app allows you to print photos, documents, and even scan directly to your phone. To print from Google Drive or iCloud Select the file in the application and press Seal.

How to print from iPhone without an app?

If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can use the built-in feature AirPrint:

1. Open a document or photo, tap "Share" → "Print".

2. Select a printer TS3140 from the list (must be in the same network).

3. Adjust the parameters (number of copies, color) and click "Print".

Important: AirPrint only works when connected via a router; it does not support Wi-Fi Direct.

6. Solving typical problems

Even with proper setup, errors can still occur. Let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them:

🔴 The printer can't find the Wi-Fi network

• 📡 Check that your router is broadcasting the network 2.4 GHz (the printer doesn't see it) 5 GHz).
• 🔄 Restart your router and printer (turn them off for 30 seconds).
• 📱 Make sure the network name (SSID) does not contain spaces or special characters (eg, #, !).

🔴 The connection is broken or printing is error-prone

• 📶 Check your Wi-Fi signal strength. If it's weak, move the printer closer to the router.
• 🔌 Disable the function on your router Energy saving (may break the connection).
• 🖨️ Update your printer firmware via Canon PRINT Utility (chapter Settings → Software Update).

🔴 The driver is not installed or the printer is not recognized

• 🖥️ Remove old drivers via Control Panel → Programs → Uninstall a program.
• 🔄 Restart your laptop and try the installation again as administrator.
• 🛡️ Temporarily disable your antivirus (for example, Kaspersky or Avast may block installation).

Critical Information: The TS3140 printer does not support the WPA3 security protocol—only WPA2-PSK (AES). If your router is configured for WPA3, change the encryption type in the settings to WPA2 or mixed mode (WPA2/WPA3).

7. Optimizing printer operation on the network

To avoid problems in the future, make a few simple adjustments:

🔹 Set a static IP address for the printer in the router. This will prevent problems when the IP changes. To do this:

1. Find out the MAC address of the printer (it is in the network report, line MAC Address).
2. Go to your router settings (usually at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
3. Find the section DHCP → Address Reservation and add the printer by MAC address.

🔹 Update your printer firmware through Canon PRINT Utility or manually with Canon websiteNew versions fix compatibility issues with modern routers.

🔹 Set up energy saving:

Printer Control Panel → Settings → Power Saver → Disable "Sleep after Inactivity"

This will prevent connection breaks during long periods of inactivity.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Connecting the TS3140

Is it possible to connect the TS3140 to a laptop via USB and then switch to Wi-Fi?

Yes, this is one of the reliable methods. Connect the printer via USB, install the drivers, and then in the program Canon PRINT Utility select Setting up a wireless networkFollow the on-screen instructions and the printer will automatically switch to Wi-Fi.

The printer is connected to Wi-Fi, but it won't print from my laptop. What should I do?

Please check the following points:

1. Make sure your printer is selected as the default in your print preferences (Control Panel → Devices and Printers).
2. Restart the printing service: Click Win + R, enter services.msc, find Print Manager and restart it.
3. Check if the document is stuck in the print queue (open the queue and delete stuck tasks).

How do I reset my printer's Wi-Fi settings if I forgot the password?

Perform a full network reset:

1. Turn off the printer.
2. Press and hold the button Stop/Reset and, without releasing it, turn on the printer.
3. Hold the button for 10-15 seconds until all indicators flash.
4. Release the button and the printer will return to factory Wi-Fi settings.

After resetting, please set up the connection again (see section 2 or 3).

Does TS3140 support printing from cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox)?

Yes, but only through the mobile app Canon PRINTThe printer itself doesn't have built-in cloud support. To print from a laptop:

1. Download the file from the cloud to your laptop.
2. Open it and select Seal (or drag the file into the window Canon PRINT Utility).

Can the TS3140 be used as a Wi-Fi scanner?

Yes, but for this you need:

1. Install the full driver package (including MP Navigator EX for Windows or ICA Driver for macOS).
2. In the program Canon IJ Scan Utility select source Network scanner.
3. Make sure that the printer and laptop are on the same network.

Scans will be saved to the selected folder on your laptop.