I do not know why my printer isnt being detected

[farawaysoclose1]

It works with my brothers PC  who lives a mile away and my laptop detects my smart tv direct tv and wireless router but not my MG3500-printer  the blue light is on and everything this is frusterating!! Can someone please help?

[John_B]

Welcome to the Canon Forums and thanks for your post!

To have a better understanding of your issue, please let everyone know what operating system (Windows Vista/7/8 or Mac OS 10.X) you are using and which model printer you have. That way, the community will be able to assist you with suggestions appropriate for your product.

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Thanks!

[videobruce]

If this is being setup for Network use try a wired connection instead of wireless!

[Waddizzle]

Go to the Canon's product support page to find your printer.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support

When your product's page appears, scroll all the way UP to the top right corner.  Click on the red box that says "Product Information", and you will see a link for "Wireless Help".