Canon Pixma MG3022 Wireless Setup

Getting the Canon Pixma MG3022 online comes down to three things: use the right 2.4 GHz network, send credentials correctly, and verify with a test print. This guide walks through WPS, cableless setup with Canon software, manual fixes when the Wi-Fi lamp keeps blinking, and driver tips for Windows and macOS. Follow the steps in order to avoid repeating attempts or guessing at error lights.

Prep the Printer and Network

Place the MG3022 near your router for initial pairing. Confirm your 2.4 GHz SSID and password—the printer does not connect to 5 GHz. If the router merges both bands into one name, temporarily split them to ensure the printer picks 2.4 GHz. Turn off VPN on the computer you use for setup. If the printer was connected before, reset the network: hold Stop until the alarm flashes 15 times, then release and let it restart.

WPS Push-Button Method

If your router has WPS, start here. With the printer on, press and hold the Wi-Fi button until the power lamp blinks once. Release, press the Color button, then press the Wi-Fi button again. The Wi-Fi lamp should blink rapidly. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router. When the Wi-Fi light turns solid, the MG3022 is connected. If the attempt fails, make sure WPS is enabled and try again with the printer near the main router node.

Cableless Setup with Canon Software

Download the MG3000 series setup package from Canon. Run it, choose Wireless LAN Connection, and select Cableless setup. The installer will prompt you to enable wireless mode (fast-blinking Wi-Fi light) and will push your SSID and password to the printer. If the software cannot detect the printer, connect a USB cable when prompted; the installer will use it to send credentials, then you can remove the cable once paired.

Manual Connection via Temporary Network

If the installer is blocked on a work laptop, you can connect manually. Put the printer in wireless setup mode (Wi-Fi light blinking). On your computer, join the temporary network named like Canon_ij_XXXX. Open http://192.168.1.1 in a browser, enter your Wi-Fi name and password, and apply. The printer will reboot and join your real Wi-Fi. Switch your computer back to that network and proceed to install drivers.

Install Drivers on Windows

Use the Canon driver package, not just the Windows Update driver. After the printer joins Wi-Fi, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners and click Add device. Pick Canon MG3000 series when it appears. If it does not, add it by IP using the address from your router. Ensure the port matches the current IP and uncheck Use Printer Offline if it is set. Print a test page to verify.

Install Drivers on macOS

Install the Canon IJ driver for the MG3000 series. Open System Settings > Printers & Scanners, click plus, and select the printer. Set Use to the Canon driver, not AirPrint, so you keep access to cleaning and maintenance. If auto-discovery fails, add by IP using the printer’s address and protocol IPP or LPD. After adding, send a test print and run a scan from Preview.

Mobile Printing

Install Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY on your phone. Tap Add Printer and follow the prompts while you are on the same 2.4 GHz network. iOS users can print with AirPrint after setup; Android users should enable the default print service or Mopria. If the app cannot find the MG3022, disable VPN and ensure the phone is not on a guest SSID.

Fixing Blinking or Offline Issues

Slow-blinking Wi-Fi lamp: The printer is waiting for credentials—restart pairing and check the password. Alarm light after WPS: The router rejected the attempt; re-enable WPS or switch to cableless setup. Offline in Windows: Reserve the printer's IP so the port stays valid, then reinstall the Canon driver if needed. Mac cannot find printer: Add by IP, and disable private relay or VPN during setup.

Router and Security Settings to Watch

Older Pixma models like the MG3022 prefer WPA2 or mixed WPA2/WPA3 security. If your router is set to WPA3-only, temporarily change it to mixed mode for setup, then test printing; most users leave it mixed for full compatibility. Turn off client isolation or “AP isolation” on guest networks, because it blocks your computer from seeing the printer even if the printer says it is connected. If you use MAC filtering, add the printer's MAC address after pairing or disable the filter during the first connection attempt.

Maintenance After Connecting

Run a Nozzle Check through the Canon utility. If gaps appear, run Cleaning and recheck. Keep the printer powered so it can sleep and wake for maintenance. Use quality paper and cartridges; poor output can look like a network problem when it is really ink delivery. Print a page or two weekly to keep ink flowing.

Quick Checklist

• Reset old Wi-Fi data if reconnecting.
• Use WPS or cableless setup to join 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
• Install Canon's full driver on Windows or macOS.
• Reserve the IP in your router to prevent offline errors.
• Test from a computer and phone; run nozzle checks.

Follow these steps and your Canon Pixma MG3022 will connect wirelessly, stay online, and be ready to print from any device in your home.