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The **Canon PIXMA iP8720** is one of Canon’s most popular wireless photo printers, known for its ability to produce stunning borderless prints up to 13" x 19" with incredible color accuracy. Whether you’re printing family photos, design projects, or business graphics, the PIXMA iP8720 combines high performance with the convenience of wireless connectivity.
Setting up the wireless feature correctly ensures seamless printing from your computer, smartphone, or tablet — without the hassle of cables.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through **every method** to connect your **Canon PIXMA iP8720** to Wi-Fi, including **WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)**, **Standard Setup (Manual method)**, and **Wireless Direct setup**.
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## 🖨️ **Overview of Canon PIXMA iP8720 Wireless Setup**
Before diving into the step-by-step instructions, let’s understand what wireless setup means for the Canon PIXMA iP8720.
The iP8720 offers three main wireless connection methods:
1. **WPS Setup (Push Button Method)** – For routers with a WPS button.
2. **Standard Setup (Manual)** – Uses the Canon setup software or IJ Network Tool.
3. **Wireless Direct** – Connects devices directly to the printer without a router.
Each method depends on your router type and network environment.
You can also print from **Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app**, **Apple AirPrint**, **Google Cloud Print**, and **Mopria Print Service** once the wireless connection is established.
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## ⚙️ **Preliminary Setup Requirements**
Before beginning, make sure of the following:
* Your **Canon PIXMA iP8720 printer** is **powered ON** and has **ink cartridges** installed.
* The printer’s **paper tray** has plain A4 or letter-size paper.
* Your **Wi-Fi router** is active, stable, and functioning properly.
* You know your **Wi-Fi network name (SSID)** and **password**.
* Your computer or smartphone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
* You have installed the **Canon Printer Setup CD**, or downloaded the **Canon PIXMA iP8720 driver** from [Canon’s official support website](https://www.usa.canon.com/).
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## 🛠️ **Method 1: WPS (Push Button) Wireless Setup**
This is the simplest way to connect your Canon PIXMA iP8720 to your router if your router supports **WPS**.
### 🔹 Step 1: Check for WPS Button
Look at your Wi-Fi router to confirm that there’s a **WPS button**. It might be labeled “WPS” or show a small circular arrow icon.
If your router does **not** have a WPS button, skip to **Method 2**.
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### 🔹 Step 2: Prepare the Printer
1. Turn on your **Canon PIXMA iP8720**.
2. Make sure the **Power** light is solid green.
3. Press and **hold the Wi-Fi button** on your printer until the **Power lamp flashes once**.
4. Release the Wi-Fi button.
5. When the **Wi-Fi lamp flashes blue**, the printer is in WPS mode.
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### 🔹 Step 3: Press the WPS Button on Router
1. Within **2 minutes**, press and hold the **WPS button** on your router.
2. The **blue Wi-Fi lamp** on your printer will flash while it searches for the network.
3. Once connected, the **Wi-Fi lamp** and **Power lamp** will remain **solidly lit** (no blinking).
That means your Canon PIXMA iP8720 is successfully connected to your wireless network.
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### 🔹 Step 4: Install the Printer Software
If you’re setting this up for the first time:
1. Insert the **Setup CD-ROM** that came with your printer, or download the drivers from Canon’s website.
2. Choose **Wireless Connection Setup** when prompted.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. When the setup wizard detects your printer, click **Next** and complete the installation.
After installation, you’ll be able to print wirelessly from your PC, Mac, or mobile device.
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### 💡 **Pro Tip:**
If your setup fails, reset the printer’s network settings:
* Hold down the **Resume/Cancel button** until the **Power lamp flashes 15 times**.
* Release the button.
* The printer’s network settings will reset to default.
Then retry the connection process.
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## 🧭 **Method 2: Standard Setup (Manual Connection)**
If your router doesn’t support WPS, use the **Standard Wireless Setup** method via your computer.
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### 🔹 Step 1: Download the Setup Software
1. Visit [Canon Support](https://www.usa.canon.com/).
2. Search for **PIXMA iP8720**.
3. Download the **Full Driver & Software Package** for your operating system.
4. Once downloaded, run the setup file.
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### 🔹 Step 2: Start the Setup Wizard
1. Launch the Canon setup utility.
2. When prompted, select **Wireless Connection Setup**.
3. Choose **Next** and ensure your printer is powered on.
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### 🔹 Step 3: Select "Connect via Wireless Router"
You’ll be asked how you want to connect your printer.
Select **Connect via Wireless Router (Recommended)**.
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### 🔹 Step 4: Put Printer in Wireless Setup Mode
1. Press and **hold the Wi-Fi button** on the printer until the **Power lamp flashes once**.
2. Release the Wi-Fi button.
3. Wait until the **Wi-Fi lamp** flashes blue.
This indicates your printer is ready to connect.
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### 🔹 Step 5: Choose Your Wi-Fi Network
1. The setup software will scan for available networks.
2. Select your **Wi-Fi network name (SSID)** from the list.
3. Enter your **Wi-Fi password** when prompted.
4. Click **Next**.
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### 🔹 Step 6: Confirm Connection
The setup utility will automatically configure your printer to the network.
Once complete:
* The **Wi-Fi lamp** and **Power lamp** will remain lit.
* You’ll see a message saying **“Connection Complete.”**
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### 🔹 Step 7: Complete Installation
1. The installer will then add the printer driver and necessary software (Canon IJ Network Tool, My Image Garden, etc.).
2. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish.
3. Test print a document or photo to ensure wireless functionality.
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### 🧾 **Verification Tip**
To confirm the printer’s Wi-Fi details:
* Hold the **Resume/Cancel button** until the **Power lamp flashes 6 times**.
* The printer will print a **Network Configuration Page** showing your connection details.
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## 📱 **Method 3: Wireless Direct (Without Router)**
If you don’t have a Wi-Fi router or your network is unstable, you can still connect directly to your printer using **Wireless Direct** mode.
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### 🔹 Step 1: Enable Wireless Direct
1. Ensure your **Canon PIXMA iP8720** is powered ON.
2. Press and hold the **Wi-Fi button** until the **Power lamp flashes once**.
3. Then press the **Wi-Fi button again** until the **Wi-Fi lamp flashes twice**.
4. The printer now broadcasts its own wireless network.
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### 🔹 Step 2: Connect Your Device to Printer
1. On your computer, smartphone, or tablet, open **Wi-Fi settings**.
2. Look for a network name similar to **“DIRECT-XXXX-iP8720series”**.
3. Select it and enter the **password** found on your printer’s **Network Configuration Page** (printed using the Resume/Cancel button).
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### 🔹 Step 3: Install Printer Driver
Once connected to the printer’s Wi-Fi:
1. Open the Canon setup software.
2. Select **Wireless Direct Connection**.
3. Follow the on-screen steps to complete the driver installation.
You can now print wirelessly without a router.
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## 🧩 **Setting Up on Mobile Devices**
The Canon PIXMA iP8720 supports printing directly from Android and iOS devices. Here’s how you can set it up.
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### 📱 **A. Using the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App**
#### Step 1: Install the App
Download **Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY** from:
* Google Play Store (for Android)
* App Store (for iOS)
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#### Step 2: Connect Your Device to Wi-Fi
Ensure your smartphone or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the printer.
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#### Step 3: Launch the App
1. Open the app and tap **Add Printer**.
2. The app will automatically search for available printers.
3. Select your **Canon PIXMA iP8720** from the list.
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#### Step 4: Confirm Setup
Once detected, you’ll see your printer’s name displayed.
You can now print photos, documents, and PDFs wirelessly using the app.
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### 🍏 **B. Using Apple AirPrint**
If you’re an iPhone, iPad, or Mac user, AirPrint lets you print without installing extra software.
1. Connect your Apple device and Canon PIXMA iP8720 to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the document or photo you want to print.
3. Tap **Share → Print → Select Printer**.
4. Choose **Canon iP8720 series** and tap **Print**.
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### 🤖 **C. Using Mopria Print Service (Android)**
1. Ensure **Mopria Print Service** is installed and enabled on your Android device.
2. Connect your Android device and printer to the same Wi-Fi.
3. Open your file or photo → Select **Print** → Choose **Canon iP8720 series**.
4. Tap **Print**.
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## 💻 **Connecting Canon PIXMA iP8720 to a Computer (Windows & Mac)**
Once the wireless connection is active, follow these steps to add the printer to your computer.
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### 🪟 **A. For Windows**
1. Go to **Control Panel → Devices and Printers → Add a Printer**.
2. Windows will automatically detect your Canon PIXMA iP8720.
3. Select the printer and click **Next**.
4. Wait for installation to complete, then click **Finish**.
You can now print wirelessly from your Windows PC.
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### 🍎 **B. For macOS**
1. Open **System Preferences → Printers & Scanners**.
2. Click the **+** icon to add a new printer.
3. Choose **Canon iP8720 series (Bonjour)** from the list.
4. Click **Add** to complete the setup.
Now your Canon PIXMA iP8720 is ready for wireless printing on Mac.
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## 🧹 **Troubleshooting Canon PIXMA iP8720 Wireless Setup**
Even with easy setup steps, users sometimes encounter issues during Wi-Fi setup. Here are some common problems and their fixes.
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### ❌ **1. Printer Not Detected During Setup**
**Possible Causes:**
* Printer not in setup mode
* Firewall blocking connection
* Router out of range
**Fix:**
* Ensure the **Wi-Fi lamp** is blinking blue (setup mode).
* Disable your firewall temporarily.
* Move the printer closer to the router.
* Retry the setup process.
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### ❌ **2. Wrong Wi-Fi Password**
If you entered an incorrect password during setup, the printer won’t connect.
**Fix:**
* Reset network settings and re-enter the correct Wi-Fi password.
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### ❌ **3. Printer Keeps Disconnecting**
**Fix:**
* Assign a **static IP address** to the printer.
* Ensure the router’s **firmware** is updated.
* Keep the printer within Wi-Fi range.
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### ❌ **4. Slow or Delayed Printing**
**Fix:**
* Check for background downloads on your Wi-Fi network.
* Restart both the router and printer.
* Update printer firmware via Canon’s website.
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### ❌ **5. Unable to Print from Mobile Device**
**Fix:**
* Ensure the Canon PRINT app or AirPrint is updated.
* Verify your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
* Restart the printer and mobile device.
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## 🧾 **Resetting Network Settings on Canon PIXMA iP8720**
If you’re switching to a new router or facing connectivity issues, resetting network settings helps.
### Steps:
1. Turn on your Canon PIXMA iP8720.
2. Hold the **Resume/Cancel button** until the **Power lamp flashes 15 times**.
3. Release the button.
4. The printer’s network settings will reset to factory defaults.
You can now perform a fresh wireless setup.
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## 📞 **Need Expert Help? Call Canon Printer Support 1-866-203-7571**
If you’ve tried all the methods and your printer still isn’t connecting, don’t worry — Canon experts are available 24/7.
The **Canon printer support helpline (1-866-203-7571)** offers:
* Wireless setup assistance
* Driver installation help
* Troubleshooting connectivity errors
* Step-by-step remote guidance
Whether you’re a Windows, Mac, or mobile user, the support team can walk you through the complete setup process.
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## 🧠 **Additional Tips for Smooth Wireless Printing**
* Always keep your **firmware and drivers updated**.
* Ensure your printer and device are on the **same Wi-Fi network**.
* Use **Canon’s official software** for reliable performance.
* Avoid connecting to public or guest networks.
* Restart your router periodically to maintain stability.
* Print a **Network Configuration Page** regularly to verify settings.
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## 🌐 **Canon PIXMA iP8720 – Wireless Printing Features**
Once setup is complete, you can take advantage of several convenient wireless printing technologies:
1. **Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App** – Print directly from mobile devices.
2. **AirPrint** – For seamless printing from Apple devices.
3. **Google Cloud Print** (legacy) – Print from anywhere using Google account.
4. **Mopria Print Service** – For Android wireless printing.
5. **PictBridge Wireless** – Print from compatible cameras.
6. **Wireless Direct** – Print without router connectivity.
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## 🎯 **Conclusion**
Setting up the **Canon PIXMA iP8720** printer wirelessly is simple when you follow the right steps. Whether you choose **WPS**, **Standard Setup**, or **Wireless Direct**, each method ensures easy and efficient connection.
To summarize:
* Use **WPS Setup** for routers with a WPS button.
* Use **Standard Setup** for manual connection via Canon software.
* Use **Wireless Direct** to print without a router.
Once connected, you can enjoy the full wireless capabilities of the PIXMA iP8720, including printing from smartphones, tablets, and computers with vibrant, borderless quality.
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### 📋 **Quick Reference Table**
| Method | Best For | Tools Needed | Key Steps |
| ------------------- | ---------------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **WPS Push Button** | Routers with WPS | Router + Printer | Press Wi-Fi → WPS Button → Connect |
| **Standard Setup** | Non-WPS Routers | Canon Software | Select Wi-Fi → Enter Password → Install Driver |
| **Wireless Direct** | No Router | Mobile/PC | Connect to Printer’s Wi-Fi → Print Directly |
With your Canon PIXMA iP8720 connected to Wi-Fi, you’re all set to enjoy high-quality, borderless printing without the clutter of cables.
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