Your Canon Pixma TR4720 printer is compatible with Chrome OS. While the sources do not provide a direct, step-by-step guide specifically for connecting your Canon Pixma TR4720 to a Chromebook, they outline several general connection methods applicable to computers and mobile devices, which would include Chromebooks.
Here are the primary ways you can connect your Canon Pixma TR4720 to your Chromebook:
Wireless Connection (via a Wireless Router):
This is the recommended method if you have a wireless router. Both your printer and your Chromebook should connect to the same wireless network.
The printer supports wireless networking standards using the 2.4 GHz band (IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, or IEEE802.11b). Ensure your wireless router is configured to use this frequency band and that its network name (SSID) matches the printer’s settings.
To set up Wi-Fi on the printer, ensure the Wi-Fi setting is enabled. You can access Wi-Fi settings from the printer’s Setup menu: Device settings > LAN settings > Wi-Fi.
For troubleshooting Wi-Fi connection, ensure both the printer and your Chromebook are powered on and cycle their power if necessary. Also, check the distance between the printer, your Chromebook, and the wireless router, as communication quality can be poor if they are too far apart or if there are obstacles like walls containing metal or concrete. The wireless router’s network key (password) must match the one entered on the printer, and passwords are case-sensitive. Canon’s Wi-Fi Connection Assistant can help diagnose and repair network issues.
Wireless Direct Connection:
This method allows your Chromebook to connect directly to the printer without requiring a wireless router.
You can connect up to 5 devices to the printer simultaneously using Wireless Direct.
To enable Wireless Direct on your printer:
Make sure the printer is turned on.
Press the Setup button.
Navigate to Device settings and press OK.
Select LAN settings and press OK.
Choose Wireless Direct and press OK.
Select Switch WL Direct and press OK.
Confirm by selecting Yes and pressing OK.
The printer will automatically specify a network name (SSID) like “DIRECT-abXX-TR4700series” and a password when first turned on. You’ll need to enable Wi-Fi on your Chromebook and select the printer’s Wireless Direct network name from the list, then enter the password if prompted.
Important considerations for Wireless Direct: While connected via Wireless Direct, internet connection from the printer may become unavailable, and your Chromebook’s internet connection via a wireless router might be disabled, potentially switching to mobile data (which may incur fees). Also, devices connected via Wireless Direct cannot communicate with each other, and firmware updates for the printer are not available in this mode.
USB Connection:
You can connect your Canon Pixma TR4720 directly to your Chromebook using a USB cable.
Ensure the USB cable is securely plugged in to both the printer and the computer’s USB port. The USB port is located at the back of the printer.
If you’re using a relay device like a USB hub, try connecting the printer directly to the Chromebook, as the relay device might be the source of issues. Replacing the USB cable is also a troubleshooting step if problems persist.
The general troubleshooting steps for printing issues, such as ensuring correct paper loading and matching paper settings, checking ink levels, and clearing the print queue, would also apply regardless of the connection method.
