How to Connect Canon TS3122 Printer to Wifi

If you've just unboxed your inkjet and need to know how to connect Canon TS3122 printer to wifi, you're in the right place. The Canon PIXMA TS3122 is a compact all-in-one inkjet designed for home and small-office use, and its wireless capability is one of its best features. Rather than tethering your printer to a single computer with a USB cable, a wireless connection lets you print from any device on your network — laptops, phones, tablets, and more. This guide covers every supported method, from the on-printer wireless setup wizard to WPS button pairing, along with driver installation and troubleshooting. If you're already familiar with other Canon models, you'll find the process similar to what's covered in our guide on how to connect a Canon printer to Mac.

What You Need Before You Start

Before you attempt any wireless setup, gathering a few essentials will make the process much smoother. The Canon TS3122 supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only — it does not support 5 GHz networks. This is a common source of confusion when routers broadcast both bands under the same or similar network names.

Here's what you'll need:

• Your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password
• A 2.4 GHz wireless network (not 5 GHz)
• The Canon TS3122 powered on and in a ready state
• A Windows PC or Mac for driver installation (or a smartphone for mobile printing)
• An active internet connection on the computer or device you're installing from

It's also worth noting that the TS3122 does not have a touchscreen or a dedicated keypad. Navigation is done using a small set of physical buttons and a minimal LCD display that shows icons rather than text. This makes the wireless setup slightly less intuitive compared to higher-end Canon models, but it is perfectly manageable once you know the button sequence.

If you've purchased your printer from one of the models listed on our printers page, the same general wireless principles apply across the Canon PIXMA lineup.

How to Connect Canon TS3122 Printer to Wifi Using the Wireless Setup Wizard

The most reliable method for connecting your Canon TS3122 to a wireless network is through the printer's built-in wireless setup process, triggered during software installation on your computer. Canon's setup utility acts as a guided wizard that communicates directly with the printer over a temporary USB or direct wireless connection, then configures it to join your home network.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Power on the printer. Press the power button and wait for the device to fully initialize. The Wi-Fi indicator light (the antenna icon) should be off at this stage if the printer has never been connected to a network.
2. Download the setup software. Visit Canon's official support website and search for "TS3122." Download the full driver and software package for your operating system. Avoid third-party driver sites — Canon's official package includes the wireless setup utility.
3. Run the installer. Launch the downloaded file and follow the on-screen prompts. When asked how the printer will be connected, select Wireless LAN Connection.
4. Connect USB temporarily. The wizard will prompt you to connect the printer to your computer via USB. This is only temporary — it's used to push the Wi-Fi credentials to the printer. Once the wireless credentials are set, you can remove the USB cable.
5. Select your Wi-Fi network. The installer will scan for available networks. Choose your 2.4 GHz network from the list and enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
6. Wait for confirmation. The printer will attempt to join the network. On success, the Wi-Fi lamp on the printer will light up steadily (not blinking). A blinking light indicates it is still connecting; a rapid blink indicates an error.
7. Complete the driver installation. Once the printer is online, remove the USB cable and complete the rest of the software installation. Your printer should now appear as a wireless device in your system's printer list.

Connecting via WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a hardware-level pairing method that lets you connect devices to your router without entering a password. If your router has a WPS button (most modern home routers do), this is the fastest way to get the Canon TS3122 online.

1. On the printer, press and hold the Wi-Fi button (the antenna icon on the top of the control panel) until the Wi-Fi lamp and the alarm lamp alternate flashing.
2. Release the Wi-Fi button. The printer is now in WPS standby mode — you have approximately two minutes to complete the pairing.
3. Press and hold the WPS button on your router for two to three seconds, then release. The router will broadcast a pairing signal.
4. Watch the printer's Wi-Fi lamp. If pairing succeeds, it will glow steadily. If it flashes rapidly and then turns off, the pairing timed out or failed — simply repeat the process.

WPS is convenient, but keep in mind that it configures the printer's wireless settings only. You will still need to install the printer driver on each computer that needs to print to it.

Installing the Canon TS3122 Driver and Software

Even after your printer connects to the network, computers need a driver to communicate with it. Without the driver, your operating system cannot translate documents into the printer's native language.

Windows Installation

1. Download the TS3100 series MP Drivers from Canon's support page. The TS3122 uses the TS3100 series driver package.
2. Run the executable (.exe) file and accept the license agreement.
3. When asked for a connection type, select Wireless LAN Connection (assuming you've already connected the printer to Wi-Fi using the steps above).
4. Windows will search for the printer on your network. Once found, select it from the list and complete the installation.
5. Print a test page when prompted to verify the connection.

On Windows 10 and 11, you can also add the printer manually via Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners → Add a printer or scanner. Windows will detect the TS3122 on your local network automatically if it's already connected to Wi-Fi.

Mac Installation

Mac users can download the ICA driver or the full Canon PRINT app from the Mac App Store. On recent versions of macOS, Apple includes a basic Canon driver through its automatic driver database, so adding the printer via System Preferences → Printers & Scanners → (+) may work without downloading anything extra.

For full feature support — including scanning — download Canon's official package. The process mirrors what we describe in the full walkthrough on connecting a Canon printer to Mac.

Printing from a Smartphone or Tablet

The Canon TS3122 is compatible with several mobile printing solutions. As long as your phone or tablet is on the same Wi-Fi network as the printer, you can send print jobs wirelessly without touching a computer.

Printing from Android

Android devices support printing through the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app, available from the Google Play Store. Install the app, tap the (+) icon to search for printers, and select your TS3122. You can then print photos and documents directly from the app or share files to it from other apps. For a full walkthrough, see our guide on how to print from an Android phone.

Printing from iPhone or iPad

iOS and iPadOS support AirPrint, Apple's built-in wireless printing protocol. The Canon TS3122 is AirPrint compatible. Open any document or photo, tap the Share icon, select Print, and choose your TS3122 from the printer list. No app or driver installation is needed. You can also use the Canon PRINT app for additional controls. For more on this, see our guide on how to print wirelessly from iPad.

Comparing Wireless Connection Methods

Not sure which setup method is right for you? The table below compares the three primary options for connecting your Canon TS3122 to a wireless network:

For most users, the Canon Setup Wizard is the recommended first step because it installs the full driver suite alongside the wireless configuration. WPS is ideal for tech-savvy users who've done this before and just want speed.

Troubleshooting Canon TS3122 Wifi Connection Problems

Even following the steps carefully, wireless setup doesn't always go smoothly on the first attempt. Below are the most common problems and their solutions.

Common Error Scenarios

The Wi-Fi lamp blinks rapidly and the printer won't connect.
This almost always means the printer received incorrect Wi-Fi credentials or cannot reach your router. Double-check that you're connecting to the 2.4 GHz band — the TS3122 does not support 5 GHz. If your router broadcasts both bands with the same name, you may need to temporarily rename them to distinguish which is which.

The printer appears offline on your computer.
First, confirm the printer is powered on and the Wi-Fi lamp is solid (not blinking). Then check that your computer is on the same network. If your router uses both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and your computer is on 5 GHz while the printer is on 2.4 GHz, they're on the same network — this is fine. But if your router isolates its guest network, make sure both devices are on the main network. You can also try removing the printer from your system's printer list and re-adding it to force a fresh discovery.

The WPS pairing fails repeatedly.
Some routers disable WPS by default for security reasons. Log in to your router's admin panel and verify that WPS is enabled. Also note that some routers require you to hold the WPS button for a specific duration — check your router's manual. Once WPS pairing is complete, consider reviewing our article on how to secure a wireless printer on your home network to lock down access.

Printer not found during software installation.
This is usually a firewall issue. Temporarily disable your Windows Defender Firewall or third-party antivirus firewall during installation, then re-enable it once the printer is added successfully. On Mac, check System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Firewall.

The printer connects but drops off the network frequently.
This can happen if your router assigns the printer a dynamic IP address that changes after reboots. Log in to your router's DHCP settings and assign the printer a static (reserved) IP address based on its MAC address. You can find the printer's MAC address by printing a network configuration page: hold the Wi-Fi button for three seconds while the printer is idle.

Canon setup software cannot detect the printer after USB step.
Try a different USB cable or USB port. Some USB 3.0 ports (usually blue) can cause detection issues with older printer chipsets — try a USB 2.0 port instead. Also, ensure the printer is powered on before connecting the USB cable.

If you're experiencing print quality issues after getting the connection working — such as streaks or fading — those are hardware rather than connectivity problems. Our guide on how to fix streaky lines on printer output covers the most common culprits.