topic Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable in Desktop Inkjet Printers

PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

guitarplayer23 — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:50:14 GMT

Hi, I need some help. I cannot find or locate the ethernet connection on the back of this printer.

There is a USB "U" shaped port there at the back left side. Under that is the power

cord plug in. Thats all I can find. How do I plug in an ethernet cable?

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

Danny — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:52:14 GMT

Thanks for joining the conversation, guitarplayer23! The PIXMA G3270 talks to other devices via Wi-Fi and via a USB cable. This model does not support Ethernet connectivity and that's why it doesn't have an Ethernet port.

Hope this information helps!

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

guitarplayer23 — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:38:12 GMT

Thanks Danny. Man I wish I`d have known that before purchase. I have no router

and the WiFi won`t connect. I am able to copy with the USB.

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

guitarplayer23 — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 22:40:44 GMT

Is there an adapter that I can use with the USB that will accept the Ethernet cable?

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

guitarplayer23 — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:01:14 GMT

The wifi will not accept either. is there a secret to this?

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

Stephen — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:34:16 GMT

You can connect the printer to your computer with a USB A to B cable. Like this:

OR, you can connect the printer to your wireless router using WiFi. Tap HERE for instructions.

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

guitarplayer23 — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:03:56 GMT

I guess w/o a wireless router it will not connect?

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

Stephen — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:09:04 GMT

You can use the USB cable to connect it directly to your computer.

I suggest contacting support so they can walk you through the set up process one-on-one. They're available Monday through Friday from 8am to 8pm (ET), at 1-800-OK-CANON (800-652-2666).

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

guitarplayer23 — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:12:04 GMT

Thanks, yes I have done that. I wanted wireless. Oh well I bought the wrong copier.

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

guitarplayer23 — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:28:16 GMT

Whats a good inexpensive home router that will work with this copier.

thanks for the help!!!

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

Stephen — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:42:40 GMT

Most any router should be fine. It just needs to work on the 2.4Ghz band (that's really common).

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

guitarplayer23 — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:16:12 GMT

Thanks. I don`t have alexa or any iphone or cell for that matter. Whats a good option?

I am in the dark.

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

normadel — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:00:38 GMT

Do you have a home network? How do your computers connect to the outside world (Internet)? Does your Internet Service Provider supply network gear, or do you have just one computer connected to a cable modem?

You seem need some local help with a setup to connect more than one network device to a local network. This requires a home router with that provides connectability for multiple devices, wired Ethernet and wi-fi (which IS Ethernet too).

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

guitarplayer23 — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:08:51 GMT

Thanks!! I ordered this router .Should work?I have Ethernet connection with centurylink.

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

guitarplayer23 — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 22:48:02 GMT

Thanks guys, I leaped into the future with the router. it worked!!!

I am now wireless.

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

ldtv73 — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:26:41 GMT

Hi, I hope you can assist me. I have a new PIXMA G3270 printer I wish to connect to my Airport Extreme via a USB A to B cord. It is the same cord as was used with the previous PIXMA printer that died (would no longer turn on). I can get through all the steps until connection and it will not print. All computers recognize the printer is there but nothing.

CANON support has been ZERO help. Says can only connect directly to a computer. Uh, Macbooks and iPads etc do not have ports to connect printers and our Wi-Fi is sketchy at best.

Please advise. Obviously, following the steps for set up, the printer is already fully loaded with ink and unable to return it. Thank you, kindly

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

normadel — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:28:40 GMT

You are totally off the track of this thread. Start your own thread to have your problem seen and responded to.

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

ldtv73 — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:32:24 GMT

What? This is what I am trying to get to work and replied to his comment. How is that “off track”?

Re: PIXMA G3270 How to connect an Ethernet cable

DerrickL — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:58:59 GMT

I take it you want to place the printer far from your PC so a USB cable may not work? Your pc should have wireless capabilty and you should get a dual band router 2.5 and 5GHZ. I suggest this one. I am very fimiliar with TP-Link I used their products which I owned a computer networking company. It is available on Amazon at a good price.

TP-Link AC1200 Gigabit WiFi Router