What Is the Right Approach to Reset My Canon Pixma E470?

Wi-Fi and Wireless Direct are both supported for printing wirelessly with the Canon PIXMA E470. Both printing methods are distinct from one another. Here, I’ll explain and demonstrate how to use these two options in detail. In this section, you will find information about the Canon E470’s wifi settings, as well as for instructions on how to reset or edit the Canon PIXMA E470’s wifi settings. Prerequisites must be met before we can begin configuring the printer.

The Canon PIXMA E470 can be connected to a wireless router and shared among multiple devices. The printer can be accessed and used by any PC or laptop connected to the same LAN/Wifi network. Even though it’s complicated, getting started is a snap. To avoid any problems with the printer during the connection, I suggest that you first reset the printer’s settings. A computer is required to connect the Canon E470 to a network. The complete setup process is demonstrated in the following video, which is also provided for your convenience. The printer’s settings must be reset before the wifi connection may be changed. You can skip this step if your printer is new, and instead proceed to the Wifi section below for instructions.

Canon Pixma E470: How Do I Reset It?

Press and hold the Stop button. Don’t do anything until the alarm light has flashed 19 times. The stop button must not be pressed. The Canon E470’s power light will blink a few times to indicate that the factory settings have been restored. This is how you undo all of your printer’s prior configurations and get it running like new again. As a result, connecting the printer to Wi-Fi was a cinch. You can skip this step if you just bought a new printer.

The Canon Pixma E470 can be used with a wireless network/router to connect.

Now let’s take a look at the Canon Pixma E470’s wifi settings. This is the simplest method to use if you’re connecting to the printer for the first time or if you want to update its wifi settings. I’ll teach you how to connect the Pixma E470 to the router directly. However, if a problem arises, don’t forget to restore the default settings on your printer.

You should make a note of the following information before you begin. This is the default wireless network name and password for the router, which you can change to suit your needs. Make sure that your internet connection is working as well.

1. The USB cable can be used to connect the Pixma E470 to a computer or laptop.
2. Download drivers for Canon Pixma E470
3. You can begin the setup process by clicking the Start Setup button.
4. Choosing a region from the drop-down menu that corresponds to your country will take you to a new screen.
5. Accepting the Licence Agreement signifies your agreement to its terms, which you can demonstrate by selecting Yes > Agree.
6. To turn off the block, uncheck the box next to it on the toolbar.
7. Click Wireless LAN Connection > Next under Select Connection Method.
8. Wait a few seconds for the printer’s green light to stabilize before pressing the Next button.
9. As soon as you run the Canon E470 Setup, it will attempt to recognize your printer. It will take between 5 and 6 minutes to complete this task. The Select Printer Screen will show as soon as the application is running.
10. Click on “Configure the network connection” under Select Printer and follow the on-screen directions. To continue, click Next.
11. The “Printer Setup” screen appears next. You can stop the printer from blinking by pressing the Stop button. Otherwise, you can go to the next step.
12. Release the Wireless button when the blue light starts blinking after a brief press and hold period. Double-clicking the Color button will take you to the next step.
13. The program will now be able to communicate with the router when you click Next.
14. Choose your wireless router from the drop-down menu and type in the password in the relevant field below Network Key on the Select wireless router page. After that, press Next.
15. Allow the E470 setup application to complete the connection. Six to eight minutes is all it takes to get the Canon Pixma E470 up and running on the wireless network.
16. Verify the printer is connected to the router by checking the Connection Completed message on the printer’s control panel.
17. Click Next after removing your USB wire from your PC/Laptop.
18. The Pixma E470 will automatically download and install the required drivers and software.
19. The Software Installation List contains other Canon tools. For instance, there is the manual as well as the Easy-WebPrint EX and the XPS Driver in the Quick Menu PC App.
20. To finish configuring the system, click Next.