Canon PIXMA MG3620 Wireless Setup: Connect to WiFi Step by Step
Canon PIXMA MG3620 wireless setup allows the printer to communicate with compatible computers and mobile devices over a Wi-Fi network. If you are setting up the printer for the first time or reconnecting it after a network change, start by checking the printer, router, Wi-Fi details, and device you want to print from.
How Do I Connect My Canon PIXMA MG3620 to WiFi?
Turn on the PIXMA MG3620 and make sure your wireless network is available. Put the printer into the appropriate wireless setup state for the setup method you are using, then complete the connection from a compatible computer or mobile device. After the printer joins the network, add or select it on Windows, Mac, or your mobile printing application and run a test print.
Before Starting Canon PIXMA MG3620 Wireless Setup
Check the basic printer and network conditions before starting wireless configuration.
- Turn on the PIXMA MG3620 and allow it to finish starting.
- Make sure the printer is not showing an unresolved error.
- Confirm that your wireless router is operating.
- Have the correct Wi-Fi network name and password available.
- Make sure the computer or mobile device you are using has a working network connection.
- Keep the printer within a practical wireless range during setup.
How to Connect Canon PIXMA MG3620 to WiFi
The goal of wireless setup is to place the printer into a setup-ready state and then provide the network information through a supported setup method.
- Turn on the Canon PIXMA MG3620.
- Confirm that the intended Wi-Fi network is available.
- Prepare the printer for wireless setup using the setup method appropriate for the MG3620.
- Start the printer setup process on the computer or compatible mobile device.
- Select the intended wireless network when prompted.
- Enter the current Wi-Fi password carefully.
- Allow the printer time to complete the wireless connection.
- Add or select the printer on your device.
- Print a simple test document.
Do not repeatedly press wireless-control buttons if you are unsure which setup state the printer is in. If setup fails, stop and identify the stage at which the failure occurs before retrying.
Canon PIXMA MG3620 Wireless Setup on Windows
After the MG3620 is prepared for wireless setup, complete the printer installation on the Windows computer.
- Connect the Windows computer to the intended network.
- Start the appropriate printer setup or installation process.
- Choose a wireless or network connection when applicable.
- Follow the setup prompts to locate or configure the MG3620.
- Complete printer installation.
- Check that the intended MG3620 printer entry is available.
- Print a test document.
If Windows can see the printer but reports a driver problem, review: Canon Printer Driver Installation .
Canon PIXMA MG3620 Wireless Setup on Mac
Once the printer is connected to the wireless network, check whether macOS can discover it.
- Connect the Mac to the intended network.
- Make sure the MG3620 has completed wireless setup.
- Open System Settings.
- Select Printers & Scanners.
- Choose the option to add a printer.
- Select the PIXMA MG3620 when it appears.
- Complete the available setup prompts.
- Print a test document.
Menu wording can differ on older macOS versions. For additional Mac setup guidance, see: How to Set Up a Canon Printer on Mac .
How to Connect Canon PIXMA MG3620 to a Phone
Mobile setup depends on the device, network, and supported printer connection method. In a typical wireless setup, the phone and printer need to be configured so they can communicate using the supported connection method.
Before mobile setup:
- Turn on Wi-Fi on the phone.
- Check that the printer is ready.
- Complete the printer's wireless configuration.
- Use a compatible printing or setup method for your mobile device.
- Select the intended MG3620 rather than another saved printer.
For broader phone connection guidance, see: How to Connect Canon Printer to Phone .
Reconnect Canon MG3620 After Changing the Router
If the PIXMA MG3620 worked before but stopped connecting after a router replacement, the printer may still have the previous network configuration.
Check whether you changed:
- The Wi-Fi network name.
- The wireless password.
- Router security settings.
- Other wireless network configuration.
If the network information changed, configure the MG3620 for the current network rather than expecting it to automatically use the new router.
Canon MG3620 Not Connecting After WiFi Password Change
When the router password changes, a printer that still has the previous credentials may fail to reconnect.
Repeat the appropriate wireless setup process and provide the current Wi-Fi information. After the printer reconnects, verify that your Windows, Mac, or mobile device can still locate it.
Canon PIXMA MG3620 Won’t Connect to WiFi
If wireless setup fails, do not immediately reinstall everything. First determine whether the problem occurs before or after the printer joins the network.
Check the Wi-Fi Network
Confirm that you are using the intended network and the current password.
Check the Printer
Make sure the MG3620 is powered on, ready, and not blocked by another printer error.
Restart the Equipment
A normal restart of the printer and router can help clear temporary connection problems. Allow the router to become fully available before retrying setup.
Retry Wireless Setup
Repeat the setup carefully and check the network details before submitting them.
Check for Old Network Information
If the printer was previously used elsewhere, old network information may be relevant to the connection problem.
For additional troubleshooting, see: Canon Printer Won’t Connect to WiFi .
Canon MG3620 Is Connected to WiFi but Computer Can’t Find It
This is different from a printer that cannot connect to Wi-Fi at all. If the MG3620 has successfully joined the network, focus on printer discovery and computer configuration.
Check:
- The computer is connected to the intended network.
- The correct printer entry is installed.
- An old or duplicate printer is not being selected.
- The printer is not showing offline.
- Printer software is compatible and installed when required.
Canon MG3620 Connected to WiFi but Shows Offline
An offline status does not necessarily mean the original wireless setup failed. The printer may be connected to the network while the computer is using an incorrect printer entry or cannot communicate with it.
Check printer power, network connectivity, the selected printer, and the print queue before repeating the entire wireless setup.
Continue with: Canon Printer Offline Troubleshooting .
Does the Canon MG3620 Need Printer Software?
The software needed depends on the operating system, connection method, and functions you intend to use. A driver or software issue should be treated separately from a printer that has not joined the Wi-Fi network.
If the MG3620 is connected but the computer cannot use it correctly, check the installed printer software and operating-system printer configuration.
Do not download printer software from unknown websites. Make sure any software you install corresponds to the intended printer model and operating system.
Canon PIXMA MG3620 Wireless Troubleshooting Table
| Problem | What to Check |
|---|---|
| MG3620 won't connect to WiFi | Network availability, password, printer status, and wireless setup. |
| Setup fails after new router | Reconfigure the printer using the current network information. |
| Setup fails after password change | Repeat wireless setup using the current Wi-Fi password. |
| Printer connects but Windows cannot find it | Computer network, printer entry, discovery, and software. |
| Printer connects but Mac cannot find it | Mac network and Printers & Scanners configuration. |
| Printer shows offline | Network communication, selected printer, and print queue. |
| Phone cannot find MG3620 | Phone Wi-Fi, printer connection, and compatible mobile printing method. |
MG3620 Wireless Setup Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not repeatedly change settings without identifying where setup fails.
- Do not use an old Wi-Fi password after the router credentials have changed.
- Do not assume the printer is offline simply because the computer cannot find it.
- Do not create unnecessary duplicate printer entries.
- Do not use random service-mode or reset button combinations to solve a normal Wi-Fi problem.
- Do not install printer software from unknown download sources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I connect my Canon PIXMA MG3620 to WiFi?
Prepare the MG3620 for wireless setup, then use a supported setup method on your computer or mobile device to provide the correct network information. Once the printer connects, add or select it on the device and run a test print.
Why is my Canon MG3620 not connecting to WiFi?
Check the intended network, current Wi-Fi password, printer status, router availability, and whether the printer still contains configuration from an older network.
How do I reconnect my Canon MG3620 after changing routers?
Configure the printer for the current wireless network. If the network name or password changed, the MG3620 may need the new information before it can reconnect.
Why is my MG3620 connected to WiFi but not showing on my computer?
If the printer has joined the network, check the computer's network connection, installed printer entry, printer discovery, offline status, and compatible printer software.
Can I connect a Canon PIXMA MG3620 to a Mac?
Yes. After completing the printer's wireless setup, use the printer settings available in macOS to locate and add the MG3620 when it is discoverable.
Can I connect my Canon MG3620 to my phone?
The MG3620 can be used with supported mobile printing and setup methods. The exact process depends on the mobile device and connection method being used.
Should I reset the MG3620 if WiFi setup fails?
Do not make a full reset your first step. Check the network, password, printer status, router, and setup process first. If network reconfiguration is actually required, use a procedure appropriate for the MG3620.
Final Canon MG3620 Wireless Setup Checklist
- MG3620 is powered on and ready.
- No unresolved printer error is displayed.
- Correct Wi-Fi network is available.
- Current Wi-Fi password is being used.
- Wireless setup has been completed.
- Computer or phone is using the intended connection.
- Correct MG3620 printer entry is selected.
- Printer software is checked when required.
- Test print completes successfully.
