Canon Pixma MG2522 Wireless Setup and Reset
The Canon Pixma MG2522 is a dependable budget printer, but getting it on Wi-Fi and resetting it correctly can be confusing without a step-by-step plan. This page walks through how to clear old settings, pair with a 2.4 GHz network, install the right drivers, and confirm print quality so you do not waste time repeating the same failed attempts. Use it as a reference any time you move, change routers, or see the Wi-Fi light blinking without connecting.
When and How to Reset the MG2522
Perform a network reset if you changed your Wi-Fi password, switched routers, or see multiple failed connections. Hold the Stop button until the alarm lamp flashes 15 times, then release. The printer will clear its wireless settings and restart. If you want a full device reset, power off the printer, hold Stop, press Power, then keep holding Power while pressing Stop five times. Release both buttons, and the MG2522 will initialize with factory defaults. Only do the full reset if ordinary network clearing doesn’t fix the issue.
Prepare Your Network
The MG2522 works only on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Confirm your router broadcasts a 2.4 GHz SSID and that you know the exact password, including capital letters. If your router combines 2.4 and 5 GHz into one name, temporarily separate them to prevent the printer from joining the wrong band. Disable VPN on your computer during setup and keep the printer in the same room as the router for the first connection so signal strength is not an issue.
Use the Canon Installer for Cableless Setup
Download the Canon MG2500 series driver and setup package. Run it and choose Wireless LAN Connection, then select Cableless setup. Follow the prompts to put the printer in pairing mode—press and hold Wi-Fi until the light flashes, press Color, then press Wi-Fi again. The Wi-Fi lamp should blink quickly. The installer will send the SSID and password directly to the printer using a temporary connection. If the installer cannot find the printer, connect a USB cable when prompted so it can push the credentials over USB.
Manual Connection Without the Installer
If you prefer manual steps, enable wireless mode as above, then on your PC join the temporary network the printer broadcasts (it starts with Canon_ij). Open a browser and go to http://192.168.1.1 to reach the mini setup page, enter your Wi-Fi name and password, and apply. Once the printer joins your real Wi-Fi, reconnect your computer to the same network and proceed to add the printer driver. This method is slower but works if the Canon tool will not run on a corporate laptop.
Add the Printer on Windows
After pairing, open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners and click Add device. Windows should find the Canon MG2500 series. If it doesn’t, select The printer that I want isn’t listed and add it by IP using the address from your router’s client list. Make sure you choose the Canon driver from the list rather than a generic driver to preserve scan and maintenance features. Print a test page to verify the connection and clear any stuck jobs in the queue.
Connect on macOS
Install the Canon IJ driver for MG2522, then open System Settings > Printers & Scanners and click the plus sign. Pick the printer when it appears and set Use to the Canon driver, not AirPrint. If it does not auto-detect, click the IP tab and enter the printer’s IP address, choosing Line Printer Daemon (LPD) as the protocol. After adding, run a quick print and a scan from Preview to confirm both functions.
Mobile Printing Setup
Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app on your phone. Tap Add Printer, choose Register Printer, and follow the instructions to join the printer to your Wi-Fi. iPhone and iPad users can then print directly with AirPrint; Android users can enable the default print service or Mopria to send jobs without opening the Canon app. If the app cannot see the printer, reconnect your phone to the same 2.4 GHz network and temporarily disable private DNS or VPN.
Fixing Common Connection Errors
Wrong password: Enter it slowly; a single incorrect character causes silent failures. Router security: Switch from WPA3-only to mixed WPA2/WPA3 for compatibility. MAC filtering: Disable while pairing or add the printer’s MAC address after you connect. Guest network: Avoid guest SSIDs with client isolation; the printer will join but computers cannot find it. IP changes: Reserve the printer IP in the router to stop disappearing devices.
Restore Printing After a Reset
Resetting clears queues and drivers too. On Windows, remove old Canon entries from Printers & scanners, reinstall the MG2500 series package, and set the new device as default. On macOS, delete old printer entries with the minus button, then re-add using the Canon driver. Run Nozzle Check and Cleaning from the maintenance menu to make sure ink is flowing; a clogged head can make it look like the connection failed when pages come out blank.
Keep the MG2522 Stable
Leave the printer plugged in so it can sleep and wake for maintenance cycles. If you change your Wi-Fi password, repeat the cableless setup immediately to avoid future offline errors. Store paper in a dry place and use quality cartridges so print defects do not get mistaken for network trouble. Print a page each week to keep ink moving; infrequent use can cause clogs that mimic connection issues when nothing appears on paper.
Quick Checklist
- Reset network settings with the 15-flash Stop button method before reconnecting.
- Use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and separate bands if necessary.
- Run the Canon cableless setup installer for the simplest pairing.
- Add the printer with the Canon driver on Windows or macOS, not a generic driver.
- Reserve the IP in your router to avoid offline errors.
- Run nozzle checks after setup to confirm real printing success.
Follow these steps and your Canon Pixma MG2522 will reset cleanly, reconnect to Wi-Fi, and produce consistent prints without repeated setup headaches.