How to Connect a Canon PIXMA MP495 Printer to Wi-Fi: A Complete Guide with Photos

1. Preparing the printer and router for connection

If your router supports guest networkYou can create a separate access point specifically for the printer with a simple password. This will simplify setup and reduce the risk of errors.

2. Reset the printer's network settings (if necessary)

If Canon PIXMA MP495 has already been connected to another Wi-Fi network or is displaying an error (for example, an orange indicator is flashing) Wi-Fi), you need to reset the network settings to factory defaults. This will delete all saved settings and allow you to start setup from scratch.

How to reset Wi-Fi settings:

1. Make sure the printer is turned on.
2. Press and hold the button Stop/Reset (red triangle) during 5 seconds, while the indicator Accident will not start blinking 15 times.
3. Release the button. The printer will automatically reboot.
4. After reboot, press the button Wi-Fi (antenna icon) and hold it 2 seconds, until the indicator starts flashing quickly.

The printer is now ready for a new setup. If resetting doesn't help (the indicator remains orange), try full reset:

1. Turn off the printer.
2. Press and hold the button Stop/Reset and, without releasing it, turn on the power.
3. Hold the button for another 10 seconds, then release.
4. The printer will reboot and return to factory settings.

⚠️ Attention: A full reset removes All Printer settings, including print and scan options. After this procedure, you may need to reinstall the drivers on your computer.

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3. Connecting to Wi-Fi via the printer control panel

The most reliable way to set up Wi-Fi on Canon PIXMA MP495 — Use the built-in menu. This method works even if you don't have access to a computer or smartphone.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Turn on the printer and wait until it goes into standby mode (the power indicator is green).
2. Click the button Wi-Fi (antenna icon). Indicator Wi-Fi will start blinking slowly.
3. Press and hold the button Wi-Fi more 2 secondsuntil the indicator starts flashing quickly (network search mode).
4. Click the button Black and white copy (or Color copy(if your model is different). The printer will begin searching for available networks.
5. Wait until the list of networks appears on the screen (or through the indicators). Use the buttons ←/→ to select your network.
6. After selecting the network, click OK and enter the password using the printer buttons (use the arrow keys to switch between characters).
7. Confirm your password and wait for the connection to complete. If everything is successful, the indicator will Wi-Fi will light up blue.

If your printer doesn't find your network, check:

• 📡 The router is turned on and distributing 2.4 GHz (the printer doesn't see it) 5 GHz).
• 🔍 The network is not hidden (if hidden, enter SSID manually).
• 🔋 The printer is within the coverage area (no further than 5 meters from the router).

Important: Canon PIXMA MP495 does not support networks with names (SSIDs) containing spaces or special characters (e.g. My_Wi-Fi!). If your network is called like this, rename it temporarily (for example, to CanonWiFi).

4. Connecting via WPS (quick method)

If your router supports the technology WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) allows you to connect your printer without entering a password. This is the fastest method, but it only works if:

• 🔐 The router has the function activated WPS (usually a button on the back panel).
• 📡 The router uses WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK (Not WPA3).
• ⏱️ You will have time to press the button on the router within 2 minutes after activating the mode on the printer.

Instructions for connecting via WPS:

1. On the printer, press and hold the button Wi-Fi until the indicator starts flashing quickly (WPS mode).
2. For 2 minutes press the button WPS on the router (usually it is signed or marked with the 🔄 icon).
3. Wait for the indicator Wi-Fi the printer won't light up blue (connection established).

If connection failed:

• ❌ Make sure your router supports WPS (some models, for example, Apple AirPort, do not have this function).
• ⏳ Try again, reducing the time between pressing buttons on the printer and router.
• 🔄 Restart your router and printer, then repeat the process.

⚠️ Attention: Some providers (eg Rostelecom or Beeline) turn off WPS by default for security reasons. In this case, please enter the password manually (Section 3).

5. Setting up a printer on a computer (Windows 10/11)

After connection Canon PIXMA MP495 You need to install drivers for Wi-Fi and configure printing from your computer. Without this, the printer will connect to the network, but won't be able to print.

Step 1: Installing Drivers

1. Download drivers from official Canon website (select model PIXMA MP495 and your OS).
2. Run the installer and follow the instructions. When selecting the connection type, select Wireless connection.
3. When the program asks to find the printer on the network, make sure that it is turned on and connected to Wi-Fi (the indicator Wi-Fi (lights up blue).

Step 2: Add a Printer in Windows

1. Open Settings → Devices → Printers & Scanners.
2. Click Add a printer or scanner.
3. Find in the list Canon MP495 (if it is not there, click The printer you need is not in the list and select Add a printer by TCP/IP address).
4. Enter the IP address of the printer (you can find out by printing network settings from the control panel).

Step 3: Checking the connection

• 🖼️ Print a test page via Control Panel → Devices and Printers.
• 📱 Make sure the printer appears in the list of available devices in the program Canon IJ Scan Utility (for scanning).

6. Connecting from a smartphone (Android/iOS)

To print from your phone Canon PIXMA MP495, you will need to install the official application Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY (available for Android And iOS). The app allows you to not only print but also scan documents directly from your mobile device.

Instructions for Android:

1. Download the app Canon PRINT from Google Play.
2. Turn on Wi-Fi on your smartphone and connect to the same network as the printer.
3. Launch the app and click Add a printer.
4. Select Canon MP495 from the list of found devices.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.

Instructions for iOS (iPhone/iPad):

1. Install Canon PRINT from App Store.
2. Connect to the Wi-Fi network that your printer is connected to.
3. Open the app and allow access to the local network (if requested).
4. Click Printers → Add a printer and select MP495.
5. If the printer is not found, enter its IP address manually (you can find this out by printing out the network settings).

If the application does not find the printer:

• 📱 Make sure your smartphone and printer are connected the same network (not to the guest!).
• 🔄 Restart your printer and smartphone.
• 🛠️ Disable this feature in your router settings AP Isolation (it blocks interaction between devices on the network).

⚠️ Attention: On iPhones with iOS 14 and later, you may need to manually grant access to the app. Canon PRINT to the local network. To do this, go to Settings → Privacy → Local Network and turn on the slider for the application.

7. Typical mistakes and their solutions

Even after successfully connecting to Wi-Fi Canon PIXMA MP495 may be unstable. Let's look at the most common problems and how to fix them.

Error E04 (unable to connect to the network):

• 🔑 Incorrect Wi-Fi password. Check the case (the password is case-sensitive!).
• 📡 The router uses WPA3 or 802.11n-onlySwitch to . WPA2-PSK and regime 802.11b/g.
• 🔄 Restart your printer and router, then try connecting again.

The printer periodically disconnects from Wi-Fi:

• 📶 Weak signal. Move the printer closer to the router or use repeater.
• ⚡ Energy saving. Disable this function in your router settings. Wi-Fi Scheduling (scheduled network shutdown).
• 🔄 Update your printer firmware (if a new version is available).

Doesn't print from computer, but connected to Wi-Fi:

• 🖨️ The driver is not installed correctly. Uninstall the current driver and install it from the official website.
• 🔌 The printer port is blocked. Add an exception in your firewall settings. Canon IJ Network Tool.
• 📡 The printer's IP address has changed. Print out the network settings and update the IP address in Windows settings.

Network scanning does not work:

• 🖼️ Port 54925 Closed. Open it in your router settings (port forwarding).
• 🛠️ Outdated version Canon IJ Scan UtilityUpdate the program.
• 🔄 Reinstall the scanner driver (separately from the printer driver).

8. Alternative connection methods

If you can't set up Wi-Fi, you can use alternative connection methods. Canon PIXMA MP495:

1. USB connection

• ✅ Pros: stable operation, independent of the network.
• ❌ Cons: Requires a physical connection to a computer.

Simply connect the printer to your PC via USB and install the drivers. This method is suitable for permanent use with a single computer.

2. Connecting via an Ethernet adapter (LAN)

• 🔌 Canon PIXMA MP495 does not have a built-in port Ethernet, but you can use USB-LAN adapter (For example, TP-Link UE300).
• ⚡ Setup: Connect the adapter to the printer's USB port and set up the network via Canon IJ Network Tool.

3. Cloud Printing (Canon PRINT from Google Drive)

• ☁️ Upload your document to Google Drive or Dropbox.
• 📱 Open the file in the app Canon PRINT and send to print.
• ⚠️ Requires a stable internet connection.

4. Using a print server

• 🖥️ Connect the printer to a separate device (e.g. Raspberry Pi) and set up sharing.
• 🌐 This will allow you to print from any device on the network, but will require additional settings.

If none of the methods helped, check hardware serviceability printer. For example, a faulty Wi-Fi module may require repair.

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