Setting up WiFi Direct on your Canon PIXMA TR8620 allows you to print wirelessly from smartphones, tablets, and laptops without connecting to a traditional router network. This peer-to-peer connection is ideal for home offices, temporary workspaces, or environments where network access is restricted. If you're struggling with Canon PIXMA TR8620 WiFi Direct setup, this guide provides clear, actionable troubleshooting steps to get your all-in-one printer connected and printing in minutes.
Preparing Your Printer for WiFi Direct
Before beginning the Canon PIXMA TR8620 WiFi Direct setup process, ensure your printer is powered on, loaded with paper, and has genuine Canon ink cartridges installed. The TR8620 features a 4.3-inch color touchscreen that simplifies navigation through wireless settings. WiFi Direct creates an access point directly from the printer, so no existing WiFi network is required for device-to-printer communication.
Step-by-Step WiFi Direct Configuration
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Access Wireless Settings Menu: On the TR8620 touchscreen, tap the home icon, then select "Setup" (gear icon). Navigate to "Device Settings" > "LAN Settings" > "Wireless Direct." Choose "Wireless Direct" and toggle the setting to "On." The printer will display a confirmation screen showing the WiFi Direct network name (SSID), which typically formats as "DIRECT-XX-Canon-TR8600-series."
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Verify WiFi Direct Password Display: From the Wireless Direct menu, select "Display Password" to view the current security key. For Canon PIXMA TR8620 WiFi Direct setup, this password is case-sensitive and required for all connecting devices. If the password appears as asterisks, tap "Show" to reveal the full key. Write it down exactly as displayed—common errors occur from misreading characters like 0 (zero) versus O (letter O).
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Connect Your Mobile Device to Printer Network: On your smartphone or tablet, open WiFi settings and locate the Canon printer's SSID from Step 1. Tap to connect and enter the password when prompted. On iOS devices, you may see a "No Internet Connection" warning—this is normal for WiFi Direct; tap "Keep Connected" or "Join Anyway." For Android, select the network and choose "Connect" even if the device reports limited connectivity.
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Install Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App: Download the official Canon PRINT app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Open the app, tap "Add Printer," and select "Register Printer." The app should automatically detect the TR8620 via the active WiFi Direct connection. If detection fails, tap "If Printer Cannot Be Found" and choose "Search by IP Address," then enter the IP address shown on the printer's Wireless Direct status screen (found under Setup > Device Settings > LAN Settings > Confirm LAN Settings > Wireless Direct).
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Configure Windows or Mac Computer Connection: For laptop connections without the Canon PRINT app, access your computer's WiFi settings and manually connect to the printer's SSID using the password from Step 2. Once connected, add the printer in Windows via Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners > "Add Device," or on Mac through System Preferences > Printers & Scanners > "+". Select "Canon TR8600 series" when it appears. If driver installation is needed, download the Full Driver & Software Package from Canon's support site for your specific operating system version.
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Test Print and Troubleshoot Persistent Failures: Print a network configuration page from the printer (Setup > Device Settings > LAN Settings > Print LAN Details) to confirm WiFi Direct is active with IP address 192.168.223.1. Send a test print from your connected device. If the Canon PIXMA TR8620 WiFi Direct setup still fails, perform a network reset: hold the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes 17 times, then release. Re-enable Wireless Direct and repeat the process. Ensure no more than 5 devices attempt simultaneous connection, as the TR8620 supports this maximum for WiFi Direct.
⚠️ Important: WiFi Direct and standard wireless router connection cannot operate simultaneously for printing from the same device. If your Canon PIXMA TR8620 was previously connected to a home WiFi network, you must disconnect that device from the router network before using WiFi Direct, or the printer may become unreachable. Switching between connection modes requires manually changing your device's WiFi network selection each time. Additionally, firmware updates for the TR8620 cannot be installed over WiFi Direct—connect via USB or standard wireless for system updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my device say "No Internet Connection" when connected to the Canon TR8620 WiFi Direct?
This message is normal and expected. WiFi Direct creates a direct peer-to-peer link between your device and the printer without internet access. Your device will not have web connectivity while connected to the printer's network. For internet access and printing, switch back to your regular WiFi network or use the printer's standard wireless setup connected to your router.
Can I use WiFi Direct and USB connection at the same time on the PIXMA TR8620?
Yes, the TR8620 supports concurrent USB and WiFi Direct operation. A computer connected via USB can print while a smartphone connects through WiFi Direct. However, print jobs may queue and process sequentially. For printer repair situations involving connection conflicts, disconnecting all cables and performing a full network reset often resolves overlapping communication issues.
How do I find the WiFi Direct password if I forgot or changed it?
Navigate to Setup > Device Settings > LAN Settings > Wireless Direct > Display Password on the printer touchscreen. If the password was previously customized and lost, reset the network settings to factory defaults by holding Stop until the Alarm lamp flashes 17 times. This troubleshooting step restores the default password printed on the TR8620's information sheet included in the original packaging.
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