Alex Ruben
How To Set Up Wireless Connection on Canon E470 Printer in 2025
Getting your Canon E470 printer onto Wi-Fi isn’t always a drag, but it can be a little frustrating if the setup isn’t clear or if the printer just refuses to connect. This guide walks through the nitty-gritty of turning on Wi-Fi Direct on the printer, pairing your mobile device, and printing wirelessly without too much fuss. Just keep in mind, sometimes these things act up — like the Direct light not turning solid green or the network not showing up. In those cases, a quick reboot of the printer or your device might be needed.
How to Fix Wireless Connection Issues with Canon E470
Ensure the Printer is Ready for Wireless Setup
First off, the basics — make sure the printer’s powered on. It really helps if there’s paper loaded, since some printers get finicky if they’re almost out. You’ll need to access the printer’s control panel, which is usually just a few buttons on the side or top of the device.
- Locate the Setup button (sometimes looks like a gear) on the printer’s control panel. On some setups, you might need to press and hold this button for a few seconds to start configuring Wi-Fi Direct.
Activate Wi-Fi Direct Mode Properly
This step is kinda weird sometimes — because the instructions can vary slightly depending on firmware versions or regional models. It’s about getting the Wi-Fi signal to go live and ready for your phone to connect. Usually, what works is:
- Press and hold the Wi-Fi button until the status LEDs start flashing — that indicates Wi-Fi Direct is activating.
- Press the Black button (or maybe a dedicated OK button on some models) to confirm. Check the control panel’s display; it should show some kind of “Wi-Fi Direct” or “Direct” in the status.
- Then, press the Wi-Fi button again until the Direct light is lit solid — means it’s ready for devices to connect. If it stays blinking or doesn’t turn green, try turning the printer off and on again, then repeat.
On some machines, this process takes a couple tries or a firmware update — because of course, Windows and Canon like to keep us guessing.
Connect Your Phone or Tablet to the Printer’s Wi-Fi Network
Now, this part’s kind of a pain in the neck but it’s essential. You need to find the printer’s Wi-Fi network on your device — it’ll usually be named something like “Canon E470 Series” or similar.
- Go into your device’s Wi-Fi settings.
- Look for the network with the printer’s model name. Select it.
- When prompted, the password is typically the printer’s serial number. You can find that on a label on the back of the printer (kind of inconvenient, but it is what it is). It’s usually a mix of letters and numbers.
- Connect. Once it says “Connected,” switch back to your printing app or document to try printing.
Some people report that after connecting, the device automatically switches between networks without much fuss, but on others, the connection keeps dropping. So, patience might be needed.
Start Printing Your Documents and Photos
Once your device’s on the printer’s Wi-Fi network, you should be able to print wirelessly. Open whatever you’re trying to print, access the print dialog, and select the Canon E470 listed among the available printers.
- Configure your print options, hit Print, and watch it go.
This usually works seamlessly—if your apps support printing, that is. Sometimes, you need to restart either the device or the printer if things aren’t showing up correctly.
Extra Tips & Troubleshooting Common Problems
Here’s what else might help, or if you’re hitting a wall:
- Check whether your printer has the latest firmware. Canon sometimes releases updates that iron out Wi-Fi bugs. You can grab firmware updates from the Canon support website.
To update, download the firmware file onto a USB stick or SD card, then follow the menu prompts. - If the connection keeps dropping, try rebooting both your phone and the printer. Sometimes the network just needs a refresh, especially if you’ve connected to a lot of networks lately.
- If the Direct light isn’t turning solid green, revisit the steps to activate Wi-Fi Direct, making sure you pressed the right buttons in the right order. Double-check the serial number for the password, too.
Wrap-up
Getting the Canon E470 connected wirelessly isn’t always a smooth ride, but if you follow these tips and are a bit persistent, it usually works out. Just be prepared for some trial and error — and don’t be surprised if rebooting the printer or device helps clear things up. Sometimes it’s the simple stuff that trips everyone up.
Summary
- Make sure the printer’s powered on and loaded with paper.
- Activate Wi-Fi Direct via the control panel, pressing and holding buttons as needed.
- Connect your device to the printer’s Wi-Fi network using the printer’s serial number as password.
- Try printing from your device’s app or print menu.
- If it acts up, check for firmware updates and restart your gadgets.
Fingers crossed this helps
Hopefully, this gets one new setup moving. On some setups it worked the first time, others took a couple tries. But with a bit of patience, wireless printing on the Canon E470 isn’t impossible, just… a little stubborn. Good luck, and yeah, sometimes all you need is to turn it off and on again.