Canon MAXIFY MB2720 Wireless Setup

The Canon MAXIFY MB2720 is built for small offices, but its first wireless connection is easiest when you follow an exact order: prepare the router, enroll the printer, install the right driver, and confirm with a test scan. This walkthrough covers both the front-panel Wi-Fi wizard and the WPS shortcut, and explains how to solve common problems like IPv6 conflicts, mesh networks that hide the printer, and Windows queues that stay offline. Take a few minutes to read through before tapping buttons; it will save you from looping through the setup screens repeatedly.

Pre-Flight Checks

Make sure the MB2720 is near your router for the first join. Verify the 2.4 GHz network name and password (the printer does not use 5 GHz), and confirm another device can browse the web on that SSID. If your router has band steering, temporarily name the 2.4 GHz network differently so the printer grabs the correct one. Turn off VPN on the computer you will use for the driver install, and have a USB cable handy in case you want to push the credentials via the installer’s cableless mode.

Use the Control Panel Wireless LAN Setup

On the MB2720 screen, press Setup (gear icon) > Device settings > LAN settings > Wireless LAN setup. Choose Manual connect to see nearby SSIDs. Highlight your network, press OK, enter the password with the arrow keys, and confirm. The Wi-Fi icon should stop blinking and stay solid. If you see an error like Cannot connect to access point, re-enter the password and check that the router is not set to WPA3-only; the MB2720 prefers WPA2 or mixed WPA2/WPA3.

WPS Push Button Method

If your router has a WPS button, use it to pair quickly. From the MB2720 menu, go to Wireless LAN setup and select WPS (Push button method). When prompted, press the WPS button on the router for a few seconds. The printer will search and connect automatically. Wait for the confirmation message. If the attempt fails, ensure WPS is enabled in your router settings; some mesh systems disable it by default or allow it only on the main node.

Install Drivers on Windows

Download the latest MAXIFY MB2700 series driver package from Canon. Run the installer, pick Wireless LAN Connection, and choose Connect via wireless router. If the installer asks you to connect a USB cable, do so—this is only to transmit the Wi-Fi credentials and will be removed after pairing. When the printer appears, select it and finish the installation. Then open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners to confirm the MB2720 shows as Online. If Windows lists it as offline, right-click, uncheck Use Printer Offline, and restart the spooler service (or simply reboot) to refresh the queue.

Install Drivers on macOS

On macOS, install the Canon IJ Network Tool and driver package for MB2720. After connecting the printer to Wi-Fi, open System Settings > Printers & Scanners and click the plus sign. Select the printer when it appears as a Bonjour device, then choose the Canon driver (not AirPrint) from the Use dropdown. If it does not appear, click IP and enter the printer's IP address. You can locate the address from the router device list or by printing a LAN details page: go to Setup > Device settings > LAN settings > Print LAN details. Once added, run a test print and scan to ensure both functions work.

Mobile Printing and Scanning

Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app on iOS or Android. Tap Add Printer, allow the app to search on your Wi-Fi, and pick the MB2720. If the app cannot find it, toggle airplane mode on and off, then retry so the phone refreshes its local network list. For iPhone and iPad, confirm AirPrint is available by opening Safari, choosing Share, and tapping Print. On Android, enable Mopria if your device supports it, which lets you print without opening the Canon app each time.

Fixing Connection Failures

Wrong band: If your router combines 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz under one name, temporarily split them so the printer clearly picks 2.4 GHz. MAC filtering: Turn it off until pairing completes, then add the printer's MAC address. Guest network isolation: Do not connect the printer to a guest network that blocks local devices. Mesh nodes: Place the MB2720 near the primary node for setup, then move it if necessary. IP conflicts: Reserve an IP in the router to stop the printer from hopping addresses and disappearing from computers.

Keeping the MB2720 Online

After you finish, save the Wi-Fi details and assign an IP reservation so Windows and macOS always find the same address. Leave the printer in sleep instead of powering it off; it consumes minimal power and can wake to receive jobs. Update firmware from the control panel (Setup > Device settings > Firmware update) to improve stability. If you change the Wi-Fi password later, repeat the wireless LAN setup to update credentials; otherwise, the printer will blink the Wi-Fi icon and appear offline.

Print Quality and Maintenance Checks

Once online, run a Nozzle Check from the maintenance menu to make sure ink delivery is clean. For streaks, perform Cleaning or Deep Cleaning, then print a few text pages. Keep paper loaded to prevent the machine from pulling in damp sheets after a long idle period. Replace ink tanks with genuine Canon cartridges or reputable compatibles to avoid clogging that can masquerade as network problems when pages come out faint.

Quick Reference Steps

• Use the control panel: Setup > Device settings > LAN settings > Wireless LAN setup.
• Choose Manual connect, select your 2.4 GHz SSID, and enter the password carefully.
• Alternatively, use WPS push button if your router supports it.
• Install Canon drivers on Windows or macOS and select the MB2720 during setup.
• Reserve the IP in your router to prevent “offline” errors later.
• Run nozzle checks and firmware updates once connected.

By following this order—connect, install, verify, and maintain—you will have a dependable wireless Canon MAXIFY MB2720 that stays visible to every laptop and phone in your workspace.