Canon Pixma TS9120 Wireless Setup
The Canon Pixma TS9120 offers great photo and document quality, but it needs a solid Wi-Fi setup to shine. Follow these steps to connect it wirelessly, install the correct drivers, and fix common issues like offline status or missing printer discovery.
Prepare for Setup
Place the TS9120 near your router for pairing. Use a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network for best compatibility. Write down the SSID and password, and disable VPN on your computer during setup. If the printer was connected before, reset network settings from the panel to clear old data.
Wireless LAN Setup
On the touchscreen, tap Setup (gear icon) > Device settings > LAN settings > Wireless LAN setup. Choose Easy wireless connect to let Canon software push credentials, or select Manual connect to pick your SSID and enter the password. Wait for the Wi-Fi icon to turn solid.
Use WPS If Available
If your router supports WPS, select WPS (Push button method) from the Wireless LAN setup menu. Press the router's WPS button when prompted. When the Wi-Fi light is solid, the printer is connected. If WPS fails, re-enable it in the router or use manual entry instead.
Install Drivers on Windows
Download the TS9100 series driver from Canon. Run the installer, choose Wireless LAN Connection, and select the printer when detected. If it isn't detected, connect a USB cable temporarily during installation to push the Wi-Fi settings, then remove it. After installation, print a test page and run a scan from the Canon IJ utility.
Install Drivers on macOS
On macOS, install the Canon IJ driver and IJ Network Tool. Open System Settings > Printers & Scanners, click plus, and select the TS9120. Set Use to the Canon driver, not AirPrint, to keep cleaning and maintenance tools. If the printer doesn't appear, add by IP with protocol IPP or LPD and the printer's IP address.
Mobile Printing
Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app. Add the TS9120 while on the same Wi-Fi. On iPhone/iPad, AirPrint should also see the printer after connection. On Android, enable Mopria or the default print service to print from Chrome and Gmail without opening the Canon app each time.
Fix Offline or Not Found
Reserve the printer's IP in your router so ports stay valid. On Windows, verify Printer properties > Ports matches the current IP and uncheck Use Printer Offline. On macOS, delete and re-add the printer or add by IP if Bonjour fails. Disable VPN/Private Relay during setup. If jobs stall, clear the queue and restart the spooler (or reboot).
Print Quality Checks
Run Nozzle Check and Cleaning from the maintenance menu. Align the print head if text looks fuzzy. Use quality paper and genuine or reputable compatible ink. Print a test photo to confirm color accuracy after driver install.
Advanced Network Tips
Reserve the TS9120's IP in your router to prevent port changes. If your router uses band steering, keep the printer and computers on the same subnet; temporarily split SSIDs if discovery is flaky. Disable MAC filtering during setup or add the printer's MAC afterward. Avoid guest networks with client isolation. Keep VPN off during setup to allow Bonjour and Canon discovery traffic.\n
Firmware and Security
Check for firmware updates via Canon's tool or the printer panel. Updates can improve Wi-Fi stability and fix bugs. Set an admin password for the printer's web interface and disable unused protocols where possible.
Quick Checklist
- Connect on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi via Easy wireless connect or manual SSID entry.
- Install the TS9100 series driver and IJ Network Tool; test print/scan.
- Reserve the IP and verify ports to prevent offline errors.
- Use Canon PRINT and AirPrint/Mopria for mobile printing.
- Run nozzle checks/cleaning and align the head for best quality.
- Update firmware and secure the admin interface.
With these steps, your Canon Pixma TS9120 will connect wirelessly and deliver the photo and text quality it's known for, without recurring offline issues.