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Setup of wireless printer

Hi guys. Has anyone had success installing and using a Canon PIXMA TS5055 printer in wireless mode?

MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Jul 7, 2023 11:11 AM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2023 12:18 PM

Hi,


Without having used the printer in question, I noticed that a Canon TS5055 is listed in About AirPrint - Apple Support as a model supporting Apple's AirPrint technology.


An AirPrint printer is compatible with macOS, and can be used without additional drivers, provided that the printer and the Mac are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router). AirPrint would make it possible to print from an iPhone or iPad, too. See also the following guide:

https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/apple_airprint_guide/


Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)

Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac – Apple Support (UK)


If necessary, if all Wi-Fi settings are OK but the TS5055 is not recognised as an AirPrint printer, try a full power cycle sequence (do not forget the router):

Power off the Wi-Fi router, the printer, the Mac, and all iPhones/iPads/other computers or devices connected to the router. Wait two to three minutes. Power on the router. Wait two to three minutes. Power on the printer. Wait a minute or two. Power on the Mac. Finally, power on any iPhones/iPads/other computers or devices.

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Jul 7, 2023 12:18 PM in response to frodehunter

Hi,


Without having used the printer in question, I noticed that a Canon TS5055 is listed in About AirPrint - Apple Support as a model supporting Apple's AirPrint technology.


An AirPrint printer is compatible with macOS, and can be used without additional drivers, provided that the printer and the Mac are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router). AirPrint would make it possible to print from an iPhone or iPad, too. See also the following guide:

https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/apple_airprint_guide/


Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)

Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac – Apple Support (UK)


If necessary, if all Wi-Fi settings are OK but the TS5055 is not recognised as an AirPrint printer, try a full power cycle sequence (do not forget the router):

Power off the Wi-Fi router, the printer, the Mac, and all iPhones/iPads/other computers or devices connected to the router. Wait two to three minutes. Power on the router. Wait two to three minutes. Power on the printer. Wait a minute or two. Power on the Mac. Finally, power on any iPhones/iPads/other computers or devices.

Setup of wireless printer

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