I just bought a MX472 printer.

[kirsteneggers]

I use my phone as a hot spot for wireless. How do I connect the printer?

[Danny]

Hi, kirsteneggers!

So that the Community can help you better, we will need to know exactly which operating system is running on your phone (e.g. iOS, Android, Windows Phone, etc.). That, and any other details you'd like to give will help the Community better understand your issue!

If this is a time-sensitive matter, our US-based technical support team is standing by, ready to help 24/7 via Email at http://bit.ly/EmailCanon or by phone at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) weekdays between 10 AM and 10 PM ET (7 AM to 7 PM PT).

Thanks and have a great day!

[jrhoffman75]

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/wireless-printers-work-mobile-hotspots-64868.html

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mx_series/pixma_mx472#Wi...

What kind of smartphone do you have? If its iPhone you can also use AirPrint.