How to Connect Your Canon TR4700 Printer to WiFi

The fastest way: use the printer's WiFi setup button

The Canon TR4700 has a WiFi button on the front panel — it looks like a small curved symbol with lines radiating from it. Press and hold this button for three seconds until the WiFi light starts blinking. This puts the printer into pairing mode for about two minutes.

While the WiFi light is blinking, go to your phone or computer's WiFi settings and look for a network name that starts with "Canon" followed by numbers. Select it and connect. The printer will then ask you to enter your actual home WiFi network name and password through the printer's small LCD screen. Use the arrow buttons and OK button to navigate the menu and type in your credentials.

Once you enter your home WiFi password correctly, the printer will connect and the WiFi light will stop blinking and stay solid. This entire process usually takes less than a minute.

Key Takeaways

Press and hold the WiFi button on the front of the printer for three seconds to enter pairing mode, which lasts about two minutes.
Connect to the temporary "Canon" network that appears on your phone or computer, then enter your home WiFi name and password using the printer's buttons.
The WiFi light on the printer will stay solid once connected, and you can then print from any device on your home network.
If the printer does not connect, restart both the printer and your WiFi router, then try the WiFi button method again.
You can also connect through your router's WPS button if it has one — hold the WPS button on both the router and printer within 30 seconds of each other.

Using the WPS button on your router as an alternative

If your WiFi router has a WPS button (usually labeled "WPS" on the back or side), you can use it instead of typing your password. Press the WPS button on your router first, then when ready press and hold the WiFi button on the printer for three seconds. The two devices will find each other and connect automatically within about 30 seconds.

This method works well if your WiFi password is long or complex, since you do not have to type it into the printer. The connection is just as find as the manual method. If your router does not have a WPS button, use the manual WiFi button method described above.

Connecting through the printer's menu if the WiFi button does not work

If the WiFi button is not responding or you prefer to use the menu, you can access WiFi settings directly. Press the Menu button on the printer's control panel, then navigate to "Network Settings" or "WiFi Settings" using the arrow buttons. Select "WiFi Setup" and choose "Standard Setup."

The printer will then scan for available networks and display them on the LCD screen. Select your home network from the list, enter your password using the arrow buttons and OK button, and press OK to connect. This method takes a bit longer than the WiFi button but works just as well.

What to do if the printer will not connect to your network

If the printer connects to the temporary Canon network but then fails to connect to your home WiFi, the most common cause is an incorrect password. Double-check that you are entering your WiFi password exactly as it is — passwords are case-sensitive, so "MyPassword" is different from "mypassword." If you are not sure of your password, check your router's label or log into your router's settings page from a computer or phone.

If the password is correct but the printer still will not connect, restart both the printer and your WiFi router. Turn off the printer completely, wait 30 seconds, and turn it back on. Unplug your router for 30 seconds as well, then plug it back in and wait for it to fully restart. Once both devices are back online, try the WiFi button method again.

If the printer connects briefly but then disconnects, it may be too far from the router or blocked by walls or metal objects. Move the printer closer to the router and try again. Most home WiFi networks reach 100 to 150 feet in open space, but walls and interference can reduce that range significantly.

Installing the Canon print driver on your computer

Once the printer is connected to WiFi, your computer or phone needs the Canon print driver to actually send print jobs to it. On Windows, go to Canon's support website, search for "TR4700," and read the driver for your version of Windows (32-bit or 64-bit). Run the installer and follow the prompts. The installer will find your printer on the network automatically.

On Mac, the same process applies — read the driver from Canon's website for your macOS version, run the installer, and let it locate the printer. On phones and tablets, you typically do not need a driver. Instead, open the app you want to print from (like Photos or a web browser), tap the share or print button, and select your Canon printer from the list of available printers.

If your computer does not find the printer automatically during driver installation, make sure both the computer and printer are on the same WiFi network. You can check the printer's network settings by printing a network configuration page — press Menu, go to "Network Settings," and select "Print Network Configuration" or similar.

Printing a test page to confirm the connection works

After the driver is installed, print a test page to make sure everything is working. On Windows, go to Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners, find your Canon TR4700 in the list, and click "Print a test page." On Mac, go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners, select the Canon printer, and click "Print Test Page."

If the test page prints successfully, your printer is fully set up and ready to use. If it does not print, check that the printer is still showing a solid WiFi light and that it has paper and ink. If the light is blinking or off, the connection has been lost — go back to the WiFi button method to reconnect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I connect the Canon TR4700 to WiFi without using the WiFi button?

Yes. You can access WiFi settings through the printer's Menu button and select "WiFi Setup" to manually choose your network and enter your password. You can also use your router's WPS button if it has one — press WPS on the router, then hold the WiFi button on the printer for three seconds.

What if I forgot my WiFi password?

Check the label on the back or bottom of your WiFi router — the password is usually printed there. If the label is missing or unreadable, log into your router's settings page from a computer or phone using the router's IP address (usually printed on the label) and look for the WiFi password in the wireless settings section.

How do I know if the printer is actually connected to WiFi?

Look at the WiFi light on the front of the printer. If it is solid (not blinking), the printer is connected. If it is blinking, the printer is searching for a network. If it is off, the printer is not connected. You can also print a network configuration page from the Menu to see the printer's IP address and connection status.

Can I print to the Canon TR4700 from my phone?

Yes, as long as your phone is on the same WiFi network as the printer. Most phones have a built-in print option in the share menu — open a photo or document, tap Share or Print, and select your Canon printer from the list. You do not need to install a driver on your phone.

Why does the printer keep disconnecting from WiFi?

The printer may be too far from the router, blocked by walls, or experiencing interference from other devices. Move the printer closer to the router and away from microwaves, cordless phones, or other WiFi networks. If it still disconnects, restart both the printer and router, then reconnect using the WiFi button method.

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