There can be various reasons for these errors depending on the kind of device and kind of printer you wish to pair. This article will provide simplified troubleshooting tips to fix your Canon printer Bluetooth not pairing issue.

Why is my Bluetooth not working on the Canon printer?

Bluetooth deactivated: It could be because the device’s Bluetooth or the printer’s Bluetooth is not turned on. You need to ensure that your printer’s Bluetooth. Multiple devices connected: The printer can only communicate with one device simultaneously. Sometimes, the printer may be communicating with another previously connected device. Connected to a USB cable: Another common reason that Canon printer Bluetooth is not pairing is that if it is connected to a computer with a USB cable, it cannot communicate using Bluetooth simultaneously. You’ll need to disconnect the USB cable and try pairing the printer again.

Does my Canon printer have Bluetooth?

Some Canon printers can connect to the computer via either the USB or Bluetooth connection system. You can decide to switch to a Bluetooth connection at any time, as long as your Canon printer is Bluetooth-enabled. However, if your printer is not Bluetooth-enabled, you can’t adjust your printer to function as a Bluetooth device.

How do I fix the Canon printer’s Bluetooth?

1. Disable the USB cable connection

Remove the USB cable connection from your computer. This will enable you to connect via Bluetooth. Do not bother about adding a new driver because the current printers are already installed from your USB connection.

2. Connect your printer via Bluetooth

The printer should connect to your computer, and you can begin using it with a wireless connection.

3. Update your drivers

If you still can’t connect to the Bluetooth of the Canon printer, you might wat to consider updating your printer drivers. The fastest and safest way is to use a professional tool, DriverFix, which is specialized in driver updates. I has a database of over 18 million driver files ready to be installed.

4. Check for errors and use printer codes

Once you start the printer, ensure that it is not displaying any error, such as flashing lights or error codes on the screen. But, if the printer senses any error, try using the error code to fix the problem. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions. Make sure to address the error before proceeding with other steps.

5. Run the printer troubleshooter

This should hopefully fix any issues with the Canon printer’s Bluetooth that could cause it not to work.

6. Reset your printer

7. Uninstall the Canon printer

8. Reinstall the Canon printer

You can try any of the troubleshooting steps above to fix your Canon printer Bluetooth not working errors.

Do you need Wi-Fi to use Bluetooth on a printer?

Bluetooth printers are built with Bluetooth Standard technology to communicate with connected devices. Hence, Bluetooth printers do not use Wi-Fi to print content from your computer. You can use Bluetooth without Wi-Fi. If you need help with a detailed guide on how to fix your Canon printer if it’s not connecting to Wi-Fi, here’s one of our solutions. Also, users can check our guide on fixing Canon Printer if it’s not scanning in Windows 10/11. Further, you can check out this guide on what to do if Windows 11 fails to detect Canon printers. Do not hesitate to use the comments section below for further questions or comments. We’d like to hear from you.

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