The Canon PIXMA MG3620 wireless setup makes it easy to print from a variety of devices. This blog will guide you on how to connect Canon MG3620 printer to WiFi, allowing you to quickly print wirelessly.
Index:
I. What Is Canon PIXMA MG3620II. How to Connect Canon MG3620 Printer to WiFi on Computer
- How to Connect Canon MG3620 to WiFi on Windows
- How to Connect a Canon MG3620 Printer to WiFi on a Mac
- How to Connect a Canon MG3620 Printer to WiFi on iPhone
- How to Connect Canon PIXMA MG3620 to WiFi on Android
I. What Is Canon PIXMA MG3620
The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is an all-in-one inkjet printer designed for homes and small offices. It offers print, scan, and copy capabilities, making it a comprehensive solution for your document needs. It also supports mobile printing solutions such as Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and the Canon PRINT app. This printer is known for its high-quality photo printing and efficient performance. With automatic two-sided printing, it is a popular choice for those seeking reliability and convenience for printing tasks.
II. How to Connect Canon MG3620 Printer to WiFi on Computer
The connection steps are basically the same on Windows and Mac systems.
1. How to Connect Canon MG3620 to WiFi on Windows
① Turn on Canon MG3620 WiFi:
Turn on your Canon MG3620 printer, then press and hold the “WiFi” button until the power button flashes. Next, press the “Color” button and then the “WiFi” button. The WiFi light starts flashing blue, indicating that your printer is ready for a wireless connection.
② Download and Install Driver:
Enter the Canon support website (http://canon.com/ijsetup).
Click on “Set Up” and search for “MG3620.” Make sure the upper right corner says “Windows,” then click “Download.”
Open and load the downloaded file, then click “Start Setup” to install the driver.
Select the country, click “Next,” then select “Yes” and “Agree” to agree to the terms and conditions.
Choose “Wireless LAN Connection,” click on “Next.” Then, choose “Connect via wireless router (recommend)” and “Next.”
Your printer is now turned on; click “Next.” You will then see a message that the connection is complete, click “Next.”
“Execute” a test print if you want to do this; if not, select “Next.” You have completed the printer setup, choose “Next” again.
Select the software to install, if you don't need them, uncheck them and click “Next.”
Finally, the screen shows you that all installations are complete; click “Exit.” You can print to your heart’s content using this Canon PIXMA MG3620 printer.
2. How to Connect a Canon MG3620 Printer to WiFi on a Mac
The steps in this part are very similar to those in Windows.
① Turn on MG3620 WiFi:
Power on your Canon PIXMA MG3620 printer. Press and hold the “WiFi” button until the power button flashes. Then, press the “Color” button and then the “WiFi” button. The Wi-Fi light flashes blue, and your printer is ready to connect wirelessly.
② Install Canon MG3620 Driver:
Visit the website (http://canon.com/ijsetup) or search for “Canon IJ Setup” to enter the Canon support website.
Click “Set Up” and search for “MG3620.” Make sure it says “macOS” in the upper-right corner, then “Download” the file based on your Mac version.
Open the file, click “Next,” and click “Start Setup” to begin installing the Canon MG3620 driver.
Click “Next” to get the latest information. Then, select your country and select “Next.” Choose “Yes” and “Agree” to agree to the terms and conditions.
Confirm the connection method, printer, and wireless router, then select “Yes.” If you want another way to connect, click “About Connection Types.”
You have successfully connected your MG3620 printer to the router; select “Next.”
Click “Add Printer” and “Add” the printer named “Canon MG3600 series.” Then click “Next” and “Skip.”
You will see a software installation list, confirm the software you want to install, and click “Next.” Uncheck if you don't need them.
The Canon PIXMA MG3620 WiFi setup is complete, “exit” the program.
III. How to Connect Canon MG3620 Printer to WiFi on Mobile Phone
1. How to Connect a Canon MG3620 Printer to WiFi on iPhone
This method can be used for Canon MG3620 WiFi setup with any iOS device, whether it is a phone or tablet.
① Set up MG3620 Printer Wi-Fi:
To set up your Canon printer MG3620, follow these steps:
First, turn on the Canon PIXMA MG3620 printer.
Next, press the "WiFi" button and hold it until the power button starts blinking.
Then, press the "Color" button, then the “WiFi” button, and finally, the WiFi indicator light will flash blue.
This process will enable wireless connectivity for your MG3620 printer.
② Connect to the Printer’s WiFi:
Turn on WiFi on your iPhone and go to “Settings.”
Your phone will now detect the WiFi of the Canon MG3620 printer, which is generally named “Canon_ij_xxxxx_MG3600series.”
Tap this WiFi, and it will connect to your phone.
③ Open Canon PRINT App:
Download and install Canon PRINT from the App Store.
Then open Canon PRINT, and a message "Do you want to search for available printers?" will automatically pop up. Click “Yes” to search for printers.
Next, you will finally jump to the “Select Wireless Router” page. Select your home WiFi, then fill in the password and click “OK.”
Your phone will search for printers near WiFi and wait for 15 to 30 seconds. Then, the “Canon MG3600 series” printer will appear; click on it.
Now you have completed the Canon MG3620 wireless setup on this iOS device.
2. How to Connect Canon PIXMA MG3620 to WiFi on Android
① Set up PIXMA MG3620 Wi-Fi:
To begin, power on the Canon PIXMA MG3620 printer. Hold down the “WiFi” button until the power button begins blinking.
Then, press the "Color" button and, subsequently, the “WiFi” button.
The Wi-Fi indicator light flashes blue and your printer MG3620 is now ready for wireless connection.
② Connect to MG3620 Printer’s WiFi:
Turn on WiFi on your Android phone and enter “Settings.”
Look for the network named “Canon_ij_xxxxx_MG3600series” in your WiFi list.
Click on this network to connect to your phone.
③ Install Canon PRINT App:
Install Canon PRINT from the Google Play Store, and then open this app.
A message “Set up Wi-Fi for the following printer.” pops up, click “OK.”
On the "Select Wireless Router" page, click your home WiFi, enter the password, and click “OK.”
Your phone starts searching for printers near WiFi and waits for about 30 seconds. The printer “Canon MG3600 series” will appear, tap on it.
Now you have the perfect Canon PIXMA MG3620 WiFi setup on your Android device.
If no message pops up on your iOS or Android device, click the printer icon with a plus sign (+) to add your MG3620 printer manually.
Then, select “Register Printer” and click “Perform Wireless LAN Setup.”
Choose “Auto Select Conn. Method (recommended),” then “Connect via wireless router (recommended).”
A message “The printer will be connected to the following wireless router.” appears; check the network and confirm by pressing “YES.” Next, enter your Wi-Fi password and press “OK.”
Then, you will see the Canon printer MG3620 on the page, click on it. The message “You can register a printer under a name of your choice.” pops up, and you can change the printer name or press “OK.” If your printer is not detected, it is likely that your MG3620 printer WiFi is not set up, and your phone is not connected to this printer WiFi.
Finally, close the Canon PRINT application and perform a test print.
In addition to the detailed instructions provided in this blog, you can also see these operations in the Canon MG3620 manual “MG3600 series Getting Started Guide.” Although some steps are different, you can finally complete the Canon PIXMA MG3620 wireless setup.
IV. Canon Printer MG3620 Frequently Asked Questions
1. How to fix my Canon MG3620 printer not connecting to Wi-Fi?
First, make sure your printer is within the coverage of the wireless router.
Reconfirm the WiFi Information: Double-check whether the network SSID and password are correct.
Consider Restarting the Device: Restart your MG3620 printer, computer, or mobile device.
Consider WiFi Settings Again: Press “Stop” to stop the printer's activities, and then press “WiFi” and “Color” to set up the printer’s WiFi again.
If all else fails, try the printer USB connection.
2. How do I change my MG3620 printer to a new WIFI network?
You can reset the printer so that its network settings return to default. Then, enable the wireless settings of the MG3620 printer again and reinstall its driver. Before reinstalling the driver, delete or uninstall it on your device.
3. How do I reset my Canon MG3620 printer?
Make sure your Canon printer MG3620 is turned on. Press and hold the “Stop” button until the warning light flashes 21 times. Then, release the “Stop” button, and your printer will reset to factory settings.
Want to reset other Canon PIXMA printers? Read our blog How to Reset Canon PIXMA Printer for more information.
4. How to scan on Canon MG3620?
Open Scanning Software: Click Settings, go to “Devices,” and then access “Printers & scanners.” Select “Canon MG3600 series Printer,” click “Manage,” select the device as “Scanner,” and then click “Open Scanner.” If you don't see the MG3620 printer, click “Add a printer or scanner” to add it.
Place Document on Scanner: Open the scanner lid and place the document face down on the glass.
Adjust settings: Set the file types as needed, then click “Scan.”
View the Scanned File: Click “View” to open the scanned file.
5. What ink does Canon MG3620 use?
The Canon MG3620 printer uses the Canon PG-240 black ink cartridge and the Canon CL-241 color ink cartridge. These Canon PIXMA MG3620 ink cartridges are available in higher yield options to print more pages:
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Canon MG3620 Ink |
Product Capacity |
Page Yield |
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Canon PG-240 |
Standard Yield |
180 Pages |
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High Yield |
300 Pages |
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Extra High Yield |
600 Pages |
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Canon CL-241 |
Standard Yield |
180 pages |
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High Yield |
400 Pages |
6. How to install Canon PIXMA MG3620 ink?
- First, open the front cover of the MG3620 printer.
- Press down on the cartridge latch and remove the old ink cartridge.
- Unpack the new MG3620 printer ink cartridge and remove the protective tape.
- Then, insert the new cartridge into the correct slot and push the latch up to secure it.
- Finally, close the cover and wait for your printer to recognize the new cartridge.
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V. Wrap It Up
Whether you are using Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android devices, this guide will help you achieve the Canon MG3620 WiFi setup. You’ll be able to print to your Canon PIXMA MG3620 printer from any device connected to the network.
