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Connecting your Canon PIXMA MG3650s to your home or office Wi-Fi network allows you to print wirelessly from computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This guide covers every method — **WPS button setup**, **Standard Setup with software**, and **Manual IP/advanced options**.

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## **Why Connect Canon MG3650s to Wi-Fi?**

Before jumping into steps, here’s why wireless printing matters:

### **Benefits of Wi-Fi Printing**

✔ Print from any room, no USB cable needed
✔ Print from phones, tablets, Chromebooks, and computers
✔ Scan to PC wirelessly
✔ Share printer across multiple users
✔ Works with Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print

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## **Important Preparations (Before Setup)**

To successfully connect, make sure you have:

### **1. Your Wi-Fi Network Name & Password**

✔ Network Name (SSID)
✔ Network Security Key (Wi-Fi password)
*Confirm spelling and uppercase/lowercase carefully.*

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### **2. Active Wi-Fi Router**

✔ Router broadcasts 2.4GHz (MG3650s does **NOT** support 5GHz only networks)
✔ Ensure signal strength where printer is placed
✔ Avoid obstacles (metal, thick walls)

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### **3. Printer Turned On**

✔ Power cable connected
✔ Printer status ON, no blinking errors
✔ Ink cartridges installed and paper loaded

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### **4. Device to Install Software**

✔ Windows PC, Mac, iPhone, Android, or tablet
✔ Ready to follow setup prompts

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## **Method 1: Wi-Fi Connection Using WPS (Recommended When Router Has WPS Button)**

**Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)** is the easiest method — no passwords typed on printer.

### **Step-by-Step WPS Setup**

1. **Turn On the Printer**

* Press the power button.
* Wait until the printer is ready.

2. **Press and Hold the Wi-Fi Button**

* On MG3650s control panel, press and hold **Wi-Fi button** until the light flashes.

3. **Activate WPS on Router**

* Within 2 minutes, press the **WPS button** on your Wi-Fi router.
* Router broadcasts signal to the printer.

4. **Wait for Connection**

* Printer’s Wi-Fi light should blink and then stay solid once connected.
* This indicates the printer is now on your Wi-Fi network.

5. **Install Software on Computer**

* Insert Canon setup CD or download software from Canon site
* Choose **Wireless Connection**
* Follow on-screen prompts until complete.

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## **Method 2: Wireless Setup Using Canon Setup Software**

If your router doesn’t support WPS, use Canon’s setup software.

### **Step 1: Download Drivers & Software**

1. Open your browser on the computer.
2. Go to Canon Support:
**[https://www.canon.com/support](https://www.canon.com/support)**
3. Search for **PIXMA MG3650s**
4. Download:

* Driver & Printer Software (Full Package)
* Setup Utility

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### **Step 2: Run Setup File**

1. Double-click the downloaded installer.
2. When prompted to select connection method, choose **Wireless LAN Connection**.
3. Click **Next**.

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### **Step 3: Prepare Printer for Wireless**

During setup, software will ask you to prepare the printer:

1. On printer panel, press and **hold Wi-Fi button** until lamp flashes.
2. Software will search for your SSID (Wi-Fi name).
3. Choose your SSID from the list.
4. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.

**Tip:** If printer doesn’t find SSID:

* Move printer closer to router
* Restart both printer and router
* Ensure SSID broadcast is enabled (not hidden)

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### **Step 4: Continue Installation**

The installer will:
✔ Connect printer to Wi-Fi
✔ Install drivers
✔ Register printer in your PC

Once installation completes, you’ll be prompted to print a test page.

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## **Method 3: Connect via USB Then Switch to Wi-Fi**

If wireless setup fails initially:

### **Step 1: Temporary USB Connection**

1. Connect USB cable between printer and computer.
2. Run Canon setup software.
3. Choose installation type **USB first**.

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### **Step 2: When Prompted, Select Wireless**

1. Within installer, choose **Change Connection to Wireless**.
2. Follow Wi-Fi prompts.
3. Disconnect USB when done.
4. Printer now uses Wi-Fi.

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## **Mobile Devices: iPhone & Android Setup**

### **Apple Devices (AirPrint)**

You **do not need additional drivers**:

1. Ensure iPhone/iPad on same Wi-Fi.
2. Open the document/photo.
3. Tap **Share** → **Print**.
4. Select **Canon MG3650s**.
5. Tap **Print**.

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### **Android Setup**

#### Use Canon PRINT App:

1. Go to Google Play Store
2. Search: **Canon PRINT Inkjet / SELPHY**
3. Install and open app
4. Allow permissions
5. App will detect printer on Wi-Fi
6. Select printer and print

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## **Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Connection**

Even after following steps, you may run into issues. Here are common problems and fixes.

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### **Problem: Printer Not Connecting to Wi-Fi**

**Fixes:**
✔ Move printer closer to router
✔ Restart router & printer
✔ Re-enter Wi-Fi password (case sensitive)
✔ Ensure router is on 2.4GHz
✔ Avoid Wi-Fi extenders until initial setup is complete

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### **Problem: Printer Not Found During Setup**

Try this:

1. Turn printer OFF → ON
2. Press and hold Wi-Fi button until light starts blinking
3. On computer, temporarily **disable firewall** during setup
4. Retry software installation

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### **Problem: Keeps Asking for Password**

* Check if you’re entering the **correct Wi-Fi password**
* If you recently changed router password, reconnect printer from scratch

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### **Problem: Printer Shows Error Light**

* Check user manual for light patterns
* Usually means:

* Ink error
* Paper jam
* Wi-Fi connection issue

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### **Router Related Issues**

If your router has:
✔ Guest Network — ensure printer and device are on the **same** Wi-Fi SSID
✔ MAC filtering — add printer MAC address to allowed list

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## **Advanced: Assigning Static IP (Optional)**

Assigning a fixed IP helps prevent connection drops.

### **Step 1: Find Printer IP Address**

1. Print network configuration page
2. Open report and find IP address

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### **Step 2: Log into Router**

1. Open browser
2. Enter router IP (often **192.168.1.1**)
3. Login with admin credentials

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### **Step 3: Reserve IP**

1. Go to DHCP settings
2. Add printer’s MAC & IP
3. Save and restart router

Now your MG3650s always gets the same IP.

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## **Printing from Multiple Devices**

Once the MG3650s is on Wi-Fi:

### **Windows**

1. Open **Printers & Scanners**
2. Add device (if not auto-detected)
3. Print documents wirelessly

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### **Mac**

1. System Preferences → Printers & Scanners
2. Click **+**
3. Add **Canon MG3650s** from list

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### **Chromebooks**

Chromebooks detect the printer via network or cloud print setup.

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## **Scanning Wirelessly**

You can also **scan** to your PC:

### **Windows**

✔ Use Canon IJ Scan Utility
✔ Place document → open utility → select scan type

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### **Mac**

✔ Use Image Capture
✔ Select Canon MG3650s
✔ Click Scan

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## **Useful Tips & Best Practices**

✔ Keep printer firmware updated
✔ Name your printer in network for easy identification
✔ Write down your Wi-Fi and printer settings
✔ Change default password for secure network
✔ Maintain good router placement
✔ Restart devices periodically

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## **Connecting After Changing Wi-Fi Router or Password**

If your Wi-Fi changes:

### **Step 1: Press & Hold Wi-Fi Button on Printer**

Until Wi-Fi light blinks.

### **Step 2: Reconnect Using Method 1 or 2**

Use WPS or software to connect to the new network.

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## **Canon MG3650s Maintenance Tips**

✔ Keep print head aligned
✔ Use genuine Canon inks
✔ Clean print heads when print quality drops
✔ Update drivers annually

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## **How to Print Test Page (After Wi-Fi Setup)**

### **On Windows**

1. Open Printers
2. Right-click MG3650s
3. Choose **Print Test Page**

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### **On Mac**

1. Open Printers & Scanners
2. Select MG3650s
3. Click **Options & Supplies → Print Test Page**

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## **Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)**

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### **Q1: Why won’t my MG3650s connect wirelessly?**

*Answer:* Usually incorrect SSID/password, router frequency issues, or signal strength problems. Re-check Wi-Fi details and proceed with guided setup.

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### **Q2: Does this printer support 5GHz Wi-Fi?**

*Answer:* No, the Canon MG3650s supports only **2.4GHz networks**. Ensure your router broadcasts that band.

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### **Q3: Can I print from multiple devices at once?**

*Answer:* Yes — as long as all devices and the printer are on the same Wi-Fi network.

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### **Q4: Do I need cables?**

*Answer:* No — after initial Wi-Fi setup, printing happens wirelessly without USB.

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### **Q5: Can I use AirPrint/Google Cloud Print?**

*Answer:* Yes — MG3650s supports Apple AirPrint and works with Android via Canon PRINT app.

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## **Still Need Help?**

If any step doesn’t work or you need further assistance with driver installation, Wi-Fi setup, network troubleshooting, or advanced configuration, you can get help by calling **1-866-203-7571** for live support.

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## **Conclusion**

Connecting your Canon PIXMA MG3650s to Wi-Fi enables easy, cable-free printing from computers, phones, tablets, and more. Whether you use the **WPS button method**, **Canon’s setup software**, or connect via **USB first then switch to Wi-Fi**, this guide walks you through every detail.

With patience and correct network details, wireless setup should take only a few minutes. Once complete, enjoy convenient printing and scanning across all your devices!