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The **Canon SELPHY CP1300** is one of the most popular portable photo printers available today — beloved by photographers, families, travelers, and event hosts for its ease of use, amazing print quality, and wireless capabilities. One of the major benefits of the CP1300 series is its ability to print **wirelessly over Wi-Fi** from smartphones, tablets, laptops, and cameras.
This guide will walk you through **every step required to connect your Canon SELPHY CP1300 to a wireless network**, including:
✔ Preparation and requirements
✔ Connecting via WPS (Push Button)
✔ Connecting using manual setup
✔ Printing from different devices (iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac)
✔ Troubleshooting Wi-Fi connection issues
✔ Tips for best performance and reliability
✔ FAQs you may want to know
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## 📍 What You’ll Need
Before beginning, make sure you have:
🔹 Canon SELPHY CP1300 printer
🔹 Active Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz is recommended — many printers don’t support 5 GHz)
🔹 Wi-Fi password (if network is secured)
🔹 Smartphone, tablet, or computer to send print jobs
🔹 Enough ink and paper in the printer
🔹 Canon SELPHY app installed (optional but recommended)
> **Tip:** Use a strong, stable internet connection and be within range of your router.
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# 🧠 Understanding How Canon SELPHY CP1300 Wi-Fi Works
The Canon SELPHY CP1300 supports **wireless printing via Wi-Fi**. This means you can print photos without a USB cable, directly from your smartphone or computer.
There are two main ways to connect to Wi-Fi:
### 🔹 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
An easy method that uses a **WPS button on your router**.
### 🔹 Manual Setup (Standard Mode)
You enter your **network name (SSID) and password manually** using the printer’s LCD screen.
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# ✅ Method 1: Connect Canon SELPHY CP1300 via WPS (Push Button)
If your router supports **WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)**, this is the easiest method.
### 🛠 Steps
1. **Turn on the Printer**
• Press the **Power button** on the SELPHY CP1300.
• Make sure paper and ink are loaded.
2. **Access Wi-Fi Settings**
• On the printer’s screen, tap **Wi-Fi**.
• Choose **Wi-Fi Settings**.
3. **Select WPS Connection**
• Choose **WPS (Push Button)** on the printer.
• The printer will wait for the router signal.
4. **Press the WPS Button on Your Router**
• Within 2 minutes, press the **WPS button** on your router.
• The printer should connect automatically.
5. **Confirmation**
• The printer screen will confirm the connection once successful.
• You’re now ready to print wirelessly.
### 💡 Notes
• Not all routers have a WPS button — check your router manual.
• WPS mode does **not require a password** — it’s a simple one-touch connection.
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# 📡 Method 2: Connect Canon SELPHY CP1300 via Manual Wi-Fi Setup
If your router does **not** support WPS, or you prefer entering your network details manually, follow these steps.
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## 📘 Step-by-Step Manual Wi-Fi Setup
### 1. **Turn On the Printer**
• Press the Power button.
• Wait for the LCD screen to show the home menu.
### 2. **Go to Wi-Fi Settings**
• Tap **Menu** (☰ icon).
• Go to **Wi-Fi** → **Wi-Fi Settings** → **Standard Setup**.
### 3. **Select Your Wi-Fi Network**
• The printer scans and shows a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
• Find and **select your Wi-Fi network name (SSID)**.
### 4. **Enter Wi-Fi Password**
• Use the touchscreen keyboard to enter your Wi-Fi password.
• Be careful — passwords are case-sensitive.
• After entering, tap **OK** or **Enter**.
### 5. **Connecting**
• The printer will attempt to connect.
• Once successful, a confirmation message appears.
### 6. **Print a Test Photo**
• Select a photo on your smartphone or computer and send a test print to ensure everything is working correctly.
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## 📱 Printing From Your Devices
Once the SELPHY CP1300 is connected to Wi-Fi, here’s how to print from different devices:
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# 📱 iPhone / iPad
### Option A: Canon SELPHY App
1. Open the **Canon SELPHY App** on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Ensure your phone is on the **same Wi-Fi network** as the printer.
3. Select photos you want to print.
4. Tap **Print** and follow on-screen instructions.
### Option B: AirPrint (If Supported)
• Some Canon printers support **AirPrint** — an Apple feature that simplifies printing from iPhones.
1. Open a photo in **Photos app**.
2. Tap the **Share** button.
3. Tap **Print**.
4. Choose **SELPHY CP1300** as your printer.
5. Tap **Print**.
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# 🤖 Android Devices
### Option A: Canon SELPHY App
1. Install the **Canon SELPHY App** from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your phone to the **same Wi-Fi network**.
3. Open the app and select photos.
4. Tap **Print**.
### Option B: Google Cloud Print / Built-in Print Features
• Some Android phones have built-in print services. If your phone offers this:
1. Open the photo.
2. Tap **Menu** → **Print**.
3. Select **SELPHY CP1300**.
4. Tap **Print**.
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# 💻 Windows Computers
### Option A: Use Canon Software
1. Connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Download and install Canon SELPHY software for Windows.
3. Open the photo or photo editing program.
4. Click **Print** → select **SELPHY CP1300**.
### Option B: Add Printer in Windows Settings
1. Go to **Settings → Devices → Printers & scanners**.
2. Click **Add a printer or scanner**.
3. Select the **Canon SELPHY CP1300** when it appears.
4. Print through your normal photo software.
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# 🍏 Mac Computers
### Option A: Use Canon Printing Software
1. Download Canon SELPHY drivers for macOS.
2. Install software.
3. Add the printer through **System Preferences → Printers & Scanners**.
4. Select SELPHY when printing photos.
### Option B: AirPrint (If Available)
1. Open the photo.
2. Go to **File → Print**.
3. Choose **SELPHY CP1300**.
4. Click **Print**.
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## ❗Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Connection Problems
Even after following the steps above, sometimes Wi-Fi issues can occur. Here’s how to fix them.
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### 🔧 1. Printer Cannot Find Wi-Fi Network
✔ Ensure the printer’s Wi-Fi is turned on
✔ Make sure you are within range of the router
✔ Restart your router and printer
✔ Check that your router is broadcasting SSID
✔ 2.4 GHz band is typically required — many printers don’t support 5 GHz
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### 🔐 2. Incorrect Password
• If you entered the wrong Wi-Fi password, you will not connect.
• Try deleting the existing Wi-Fi settings and enter the password carefully.
• Remember that passwords are **case-sensitive**.
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### 🚫 3. Printer Keeps Disconnecting
✔ Weak Wi-Fi signal
✔ Network interference from other devices
✔ Distance or obstacles (walls) between printer and router
✔ Try repositioning the router or printer
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### 🔄 4. Firmware Updates
Sometimes updating the printer’s firmware can resolve connection issues:
1. Visit Canon support on your computer
2. Download firmware updates for SELPHY CP1300
3. Follow on-screen update instructions
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### 📶 5. Router Limitations
Some consumer routers limit the number of connected devices. If too many gadgets are already connected, try disconnecting a few before attempting to connect the SELPHY.
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## 🛠 Advanced Tips for Best Wi-Fi Performance
✔ Use a strong password — not too short
✔ Keep the printer close to the router during setup
✔ Avoid interference — microwaves, cordless phones, and Bluetooth can affect Wi-Fi
✔ Restart devices regularly
✔ Update router firmware when available
✔ Use network names (SSIDs) without special characters
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## 🔁 Resetting Wi-Fi on SELPHY CP1300
If you need to reset network settings and start from scratch:
1. Go to **Menu** → **Wi-Fi** → **Cancel / Delete Wi-Fi Settings**
2. Confirm the reset.
3. Restart the printer.
4. Go through Wi-Fi setup again (WPS or Manual).
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## 📊 Benefits of Connecting SELPHY CP1300 to Wi-Fi
✔ Print anywhere without cables
✔ Multiple devices can print simultaneously
✔ Easier smartphone printing via Canon SELPHY app
✔ Faster workflow for events and parties
✔ No printer driver installation needed on some devices
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## 📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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### ❓ Do I need Wi-Fi to use Canon SELPHY CP1300?
Not always. You can print via **USB cable or direct connection** too — but Wi-Fi gives you wireless freedom.
If you want to print directly from your phone without cables, Wi-Fi is recommended.
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### ❓ Can the Canon SELPHY CP1300 print without internet?
Yes. You do **not** need internet — just a local Wi-Fi network (router) that your printer and phone can connect to.
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### ❓ Why won’t my printer connect to my phone?
✔ Ensure both are on the **same Wi-Fi network**.
✔ Check Wi-Fi password.
✔ Restart both devices.
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### ❓ Does SELPHY CP1300 support 5 GHz Wi-Fi?
Most portable printers, including SELPHY CP1300, operate only on **2.4 GHz Wi-Fi**.
If your router has a combined 2.4 / 5 GHz SSID, make sure your printer connects to the 2.4 GHz band.
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### ❓ My Wi-Fi keeps dropping — what can I do?
✔ Check signal strength
✔ Move closer to router
✔ Reduce Wi-Fi interference
✔ Update firmware
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## 📞 Need Help?
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## 🏁 Summary Checklist
Before you start:
✔ Printer powered on
✔ Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz)
✔ Wi-Fi password ready
✔ Canon SELPHY app (optional)
✔ Router within range
✔ Device (phone/computer) on same Wi-Fi
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## 🖨 conclusion
Connecting your **Canon SELPHY CP1300 to Wi-Fi** unlocks the full potential of wireless printing. With the steps above — whether using WPS or manual setup — you’ll be able to print stunning photos from your smartphone, tablet, or computer in minutes.
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