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Reset Canon E470 Printer to network.

Wi-Fi and Wireless Direct printing are supported by the Canon PIXMA E470. Both are distinct methods of using the printer. I’ll go over these two options in detail and show you how to use them. Continue reading if you want to know how to reset Canon E470 Wi-Fi settings, change canon PIXMA E470 Wi-Fi settings, or connect the Canon E470 printer to your wireless router. Before we begin setting up the printer, there are a few basic steps you must take.

You can connect the Canon PIXMA E470 to a Wi-Fi router and share it with others on your network. The printer is accessible and usable by all PCs and laptops connected to the same LAN or Wi-Fi network. The setup is simple but not without difficulty. I prefer to first reset the printer settings so that there are no problems when connecting the device. A PC is the simplest way to connect Canon E470 printer to a router. There is also a video of the setup if you follow the steps below. Before changing the printer’s Wi-Fi connection, it is best to reset the printer’s settings. If you have a brand-new printer, you can skip this step and instead refer to the Wi-Fi settings section below.

canon printer e470 setup guide

How Do I Reset My Canon Pixma E470?

Hold down the Stop button. Wait for the alarm light to flash 19 times. Leave the stop button alone, and you’re done. The power light will blink several times to confirm that the Canon E470 factory settings have been restored. This clears all previous settings and restores the printer’s official settings. After that, it was much easier to connect the Canon E470 printer to Wi-Fi. If you have a new printer, you can skip this step.

Connect Canon Pixma E470 Printer Wifi/Router Configuration

We’ll now go over the Canon Pixma E470 Wifi settings. If you’re connecting this printer for the first time or changing its Wi-Fi settings, this is the simplest method. I’ll show you how to connect your Pixma E470 directly to your router. But first, if you encounter an error, remember to reset your printer to its default settings.

Before we begin, please make a list of the following items: The Router SSID is the default Wi-Fi name, and the Router Password is your Wi-Fi password. You will also require an active internet connection.

  • Use the USB cable to connect the Pixma E470 to a PC or laptop.
  • Download the Canon Pixma E470 Setup Utility.
  • Start the setup by clicking on the “Start Setup” button.
  • Choose your country and region, then click Next.
  • Accept the License Agreement by clicking the “Yes” > “Agree” button.
  • Tick the box next to “Deactivate the block.” Next,
  • Next, select Wireless LAN Connection > Next to Select Connection Method.
  • Turn on the printer, wait a few seconds for the green light to stabilise, and then press the Next button.
  • The Canon E470 Setup software will begin to detect the printer. This will take some time, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Don’t worry, just let the software do its thing and wait for the Select Printer Screen to appear.
  • Choose “Set up the network connection according to the guide” under Select Printer. Next, press the Next button.
  • The “Printer Setup” screen appears next. If the wireless lamp on the printer is flashing, press the stop button.The blue wireless light is blinking, press the stop button. If not, simply ignore it and press the Next button.

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  • Press and hold the wireless button for a few seconds, then release when the blue light begins to blink. Click Next after pressing the Color button twice.
  • Again, click Next; the software will now communicate with the router.
  • Choose your wifi and type the password in the right box below the network key on the Select Wireless Router screen. Next, click the button.
  • Allow the E470 setup software to complete the connection. Connecting the Canon Pixma E470 to the wireless router may take 6 to 8 minutes.
  • The Connection Completed screen will appear, confirming that the printer is connected to the router.
  • Click Next after disconnecting the USB cable from the PC/laptop.
  • The Pixma E470 will download all the required drivers and software.
  • Additional Canon tools can be selected from the Software Installation List. For example, Manual, My Image Garden, Quick Menu PC App, Easy-Web Print EX, XPS Driver, and so on.
  • To complete the setup, click Next.

That’s all there is to it; the printer is now properly installed and linked to the router. Follow the steps below to add the printer to any PC or laptop that is connected to the same router via Wi-Fi or LAN.

How do I make the Canon Pixma E470 my default printer in Windows 10?

To add the Pixma E470 to your PC, go through the adding printer procedure. The web panel allows you to change the sharing settings.

  • Click on Start > Search for Add a Printer or Scanner.
  • Click Add Printer and wait for Windows 10 to detect the printer.
  • It will detect the E470 and install the required drivers automatically.

This is the procedure for installing the Canon Pixma E470 on Windows 10. This printer can be shared on the network with any system. The same is true for scanners. Once the printer is installed, simply launch the Windows Scan app to begin scanning. You can also use the printer with the Canon Inkjet mobile apps. Read our Canon Pixma E470 Wifi-Direct guide to print or scan on the Pixma E470 from an Android or iOS smartphone.

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