Canon Pixma MG2922 Wireless Setup

Getting your Canon Pixma MG2922 onto Wi-Fi can be painless when you follow a clear sequence: prepare the router, put the printer in wireless mode, add it to your computer or phone, and test with a clean nozzle check. This guide walks through every step in plain language and focuses on real-world fixes for slow blinking lights, WPS confusion, incorrect drivers, and network security settings that often block the initial handshake. Even if you have tried the setup tool before, start here to reset things and connect cleanly.

What You Need Before You Start

Confirm the basics first to avoid repeating steps: a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network (the MG2922 does not support 5 GHz), the network name (SSID) and password, a device already on that Wi-Fi to verify it works, and the Canon drivers or mobile app. Place the printer within one room of the router during setup, then move it later if you need. If you use MAC address filtering on your router, plan to add the printer after the connection, or temporarily disable the filter while you pair.

Reset the Network on the Printer

If the printer has been paired before, clear the old data: hold the Stop/Reset button until the alarm light flashes 15 times, then release. Wait 30 seconds while it resets. This removes stale SSIDs and keeps your new connection from failing silently. After the reset, power-cycle the printer and ensure the Wi-Fi lamp is off; you will enable it again in the next step.

Standard Wireless Setup (Windows and macOS)

1) Put the printer into wireless setup: press and hold the Wi-Fi button until the lamp flashes, then press the Black button, then the Wi-Fi button again. The Wi-Fi light should blink quickly. 2) On your computer, download and run the Canon Pixma MG2900 series driver package from Canon's support page. 3) Choose Wireless LAN Connection when prompted. 4) Select Cableless Setup so the installer sends credentials over USB or temporary Wi-Fi Direct. 5) Pick your router name, enter the password carefully (case-sensitive), and wait for the confirmation screens. If you see error codes about IPv6 or MAC filtering, retry with those features off temporarily.

WPS Push-Button Alternative

If your router supports WPS, you can connect without typing the Wi-Fi password. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the MG2922 until it flashes, then press the Color button, then the Wi-Fi button again. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the router. When the Wi-Fi lamp stays solid, the printer has joined. Some routers hide WPS under a software toggle in their admin page, so confirm it is enabled. Remember that some mesh systems disable WPS entirely; in that case, use the standard setup instead.

Add the Printer on Windows

After the printer joins Wi-Fi, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners and click Add device. Windows should detect the MG2900 series automatically. If it does not, click “The printer that I want isn’t listed” and choose Add a printer using TCP/IP address. Enter the printer's IP address from your router client list or print a network status page by holding Stop until the alarm flashes twice, then releasing. Install the full Canon suite so you get scanning and ink status tools, not just the basic driver.

Add the Printer on macOS

On a Mac, open System Settings > Printers & Scanners, click the plus sign, and wait for the MG2922 to appear as Bonjour Multifunction. Choose the Canon IJ driver, not AirPrint, so you keep access to borderless options and cleaning utilities. If the printer does not show up, confirm your Mac is on the same 2.4 GHz band and temporarily disable VPN. You can also add via IP using the address from your router. After adding, open the Canon IJ Utility and run a Nozzle Check to verify output.

Connect with a Phone or Tablet

Download the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app on iOS or Android. With the printer blinking in wireless setup mode, tap Register Printer, then Set Up, and follow the prompts to share your Wi-Fi credentials. On iOS, the app may switch to a temporary MG2922 hotspot—stay patient and let it return to your normal Wi-Fi. Once paired, enable AirPrint (iOS) or Mopria (Android) so you can print from any app without reopening Canon's app each time.

Common Errors and Fixes

Slow blinking Wi-Fi lamp: The printer is waiting for credentials; restart the sequence and confirm the password. Solid alarm light with code: Codes 2 or 3 often mean the router rejected the password; re-enter slowly. Printer vanishes after a day: Assign a DHCP reservation in your router so the IP stays stable. Jobs stuck in queue: Delete stale drivers, reinstall with the Canon package, and disable “Use printer offline.” Mesh network issues: Some mesh systems isolate 2.4 GHz clients; disable AP isolation or guest mode for the printer.

Ink and Maintenance After Connecting

Once you are online, run a nozzle check and cleaning from the Canon utility to ensure the MG2922 is ready. If black text is faded, perform a deep cleaning, then print three pages of black text to re-prime. Keep the printer powered on or in sleep mode so it can perform periodic maintenance; frequent power-offs can dry the head. Use genuine Canon PG-245/CL-246 cartridges or high-quality third-party options with chip support; low-quality ink can cause banding that looks like a network issue when it is really mechanical.

When to Reset and Start Over

If the printer will not accept credentials after multiple tries, reset the network again and move the printer within line-of-sight of the router. Temporarily disable router features like MAC filtering, WPA3-only mode, or client isolation. Use a USB cable during the Canon installer's cableless setup to push the settings if the wireless broadcast is busy. As a last resort, uninstall all Canon software, reboot the computer, reset the printer, and redo the sequence from the top to eliminate cached data conflicts.

Quick Checklist

• Use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi; confirm SSID and password are correct.
• Reset network settings if the printer was paired before.
• Enable fast Wi-Fi blinking before running the installer or app.
• Install Canon's full driver package for scanning and utilities.
• Reserve the printer IP in your router to prevent drop-offs.
• Run nozzle checks after setup to confirm print quality.

With these steps, your Canon Pixma MG2922 should join Wi-Fi reliably and stay connected. Bookmark this page for future cartridge changes or network upgrades, because repeating the reset-and-pair flow quickly solves most connection surprises.