Canon Pixma TS3122 Setup
The Canon Pixma TS3122 is a lightweight home inkjet with Wi‑Fi support and simple controls. A proper setup involves four steps: unbox and install cartridges, connect to a 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi network (or USB), install Canon’s TS3100 series drivers, and verify print quality with nozzle checks. This guide walks you through the full process and includes fixes for the most common problems like blinking wireless lights, “printer not found,” or offline status.
Unboxing and First Power‑On
Remove all orange tape, foam blocks, and packing film. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet and power on the TS3122. Open the cartridge door, install the black and color cartridges until they click, and make sure you remove all vent tape. Load plain paper into the rear tray and extend the output tray.
Know Your Network: TS3122 Uses 2.4 GHz
The TS3122 works on 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi only. If your router uses one SSID for 2.4/5 GHz, temporarily split them for setup so the printer clearly joins 2.4 GHz. Keep the printer near the router during pairing and disable VPN on your computer or phone.
Reset Old Network Data (If Needed)
If you tried connecting before or changed routers, clear wireless memory. Hold the Stop button until the alarm flashes 15 times, then release. Wait for restart. The wireless light should be off or blinking slowly, ready for setup.
Method 1: WPS Push‑Button Setup
If your router supports WPS:
- Press and hold the printer’s Wireless Connect button until the wireless light blinks.
- Press the router’s WPS button within two minutes.
- Wait for the wireless light to become solid.
If WPS fails, it may be disabled in your router or unsupported on mesh systems. Use cableless setup instead.
Method 2: Cableless Setup with Canon Software
Download the Canon TS3100 series setup package. Run it, select Wireless LAN Connection, and choose Cableless setup. Put the printer in pairing mode (wireless light blinking), then follow prompts to select your SSID and enter the Wi‑Fi password. The software will send credentials to the TS3122.
If the installer can’t find the printer, connect USB temporarily when prompted so it can transfer wireless settings.
Method 3: Canon PRINT App Setup
Install Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY on iOS or Android. Tap Add Printer > Set Up, follow prompts, and enter your Wi‑Fi password in the app. The app may ask you to join a temporary Canon_ij network while it transfers credentials.
Add the TS3122 on Windows
After the printer joins Wi‑Fi, go to Settings > Printers & scanners and click Add device. Select Canon TS3100 series. If Windows doesn’t find it, add by TCP/IP using the printer’s IP from your router. Install the Canon driver package to get maintenance tools.
Add the TS3122 on macOS
On macOS, open Printers & Scanners, click plus, and select the TS3122 when it appears. Choose the Canon driver in Use. If it doesn’t show, add by IP (IPP) using the address from your router.
Mobile Printing
iPhone/iPad users can print via AirPrint once the TS3122 is online. Open any app, tap Share, then Print. Android users can print through Canon PRINT or Mopria. If the printer doesn’t appear, make sure the phone is on the same Wi‑Fi and disable VPN/Private Relay.
Fixing Common Issues
Wireless light keeps blinking: Credentials weren’t accepted—retry cableless setup and re‑enter password. Printer not found: Ensure both devices are on 2.4 GHz and not on a guest SSID. Add by IP if discovery fails. Offline later: Reserve the printer IP in your router. WPA3‑only security: Switch to WPA2 or mixed mode.
Print Quality After Setup
Run a Nozzle Check from the Canon utility. If lines are missing, run Cleaning once and recheck. Print a couple of text pages to prime ink channels. Use fresh, dry paper and keep cartridges vented.
Use the Printer’s Web Page (If You Need It)
After connecting to Wi‑Fi, you can view basic status by entering the printer’s IP address into a browser. The Canon web page shows network mode, IP address, and sometimes firmware version. If your computer says the TS3122 is offline but the web page loads, the issue is a driver/port mismatch rather than Wi‑Fi.\n
Prevent Offline Errors
Reserve the TS3122’s IP in your router so it doesn’t change after reboots. On Windows, avoid WSD ports and use a Standard TCP/IP port matching that reserved IP. Keep the printer on the main 2.4 GHz SSID (not guest networks) so discovery works reliably for AirPrint and Canon utilities.\n
Quick Checklist
- Install cartridges and load paper.
- Use 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi and reset old network data if needed.
- Connect via WPS, cableless setup, or Canon PRINT app.
- Install Canon TS3100 drivers on Windows/macOS.
- Reserve IP to prevent offline errors.
With these steps, your Canon Pixma TS3122 should be fully set up and ready for reliable wireless printing.