topic Pixma TR4720 Work around for 5G in Printer Software & Networking

Pixma TR4720 Work around for 5G

Boiseboz — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 22:46:09 GMT

Is there a way to set up wireless printing to my 5G wifi that the printer will actually recognize? Had I known this was an issue I would not have purchased this printer 😞

Re: Pixma TR4720 Work around for 5G

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 01:02:25 GMT

Have you tried any of the indicated apps?

Re: Pixma TR4720 Work around for 5G

Boiseboz — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 02:53:23 GMT

Thank you for your response and suggestions, however, I have those apps and can print from my phone but that’s not going to solve the fact that the printer won’t connect via WiFi with 5G internet. It’s not compatible with 5G at this time.

Re: Pixma TR4720 Work around for 5G

Danny — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:46:20 GMT

Hi, Boiseboz! When you say "5G," are you referring to a 5G mobile network from a cellular phone service or are you referring to a 5 GHz router?

We look forward to your reply!

Re: Pixma TR4720 Work around for 5G

shadowsports — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:22:18 GMT

Greetings,

Happy holidays!

He's referring to his router. The printer does not have a 5G radio. It doesn't support connecting to a 5G broadcast. There is no workaround.

WIRELESS INFORMATION:
Standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Security: WPA-PSK (TKIP / AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP / AES)
Wireless LAN Frequency Band(s): 2.4 GHz

Only a handful of Canon printer's currently support 5G. While 5G has greater bandwidth and a shorter broadcast range than 2.4Ghz, the performance between the 2 is minimal from a printing standpoint.