How to Print from iPhone to Canon Printer

By David Reyes · Last updated: July 2026 · 5 min read

Canon's PIXMA and MAXIFY lines are some of the best-selling home and small-office printers in the world — and most of them work seamlessly with iPhone. This guide covers every method: AirPrint, the Canon PRINT app, and Wireless Direct for when there's no WiFi.

Method 1: Print Using AirPrint

Every Canon PIXMA, MAXIFY, imageRUNNER, and SELPHY made in the last decade supports AirPrint. Just connect and print — no extra app required.

1. Make sure your Canon printer is on the same WiFi as your iPhone.
2. Open the content you want to print.
3. Tap the Share button → scroll down → tap Print.
4. Tap Select Printer and pick your Canon model.
5. Choose paper size and copies, then tap Print.

Method 2: Use Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App

Install the free Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app for extra features:

• Scanning from the printer to your iPhone
• Checking ink levels
• Printing templates, stationery, and photo layouts
• Cloud printing (Google Drive, OneDrive)
• NFC tap-to-pair (PIXMA models with NFC logo)

Setup steps:

1. Download Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY from the App Store.
2. Open the app → tap Set Up → follow prompts to connect the printer.
3. Once connected, tap Print → choose photo or document → print.

Canon Printer Models That Support AirPrint

• Canon PIXMA TS Series — home all-in-ones (TS3322, TS3522, TS6420, TS7720)
• Canon PIXMA TR Series — home office (TR8620, TR8622)
• Canon PIXMA G Series — MegaTank eco printers (G2260, G3260, G620)
• Canon MAXIFY — small business (MB2720, GX7020, GX6020)
• Canon imageCLASS — laser office (MF445dw, LBP226dw)
• Canon SELPHY — compact photo (SELPHY CP1500, Square QX10) — use Canon PRINT app

Printing Without WiFi: Canon Cableless Setup

Canon's equivalent of Wi-Fi Direct is called Cableless Setup or Wireless Direct:

1. On the Canon printer, hold the Wireless Connect button until the icon flashes.
2. On iPhone, go to Settings → WiFi → connect to the CanonSetup-XX network.
3. Return to the Canon PRINT app to complete setup.
4. Print normally — no router needed.

Common Canon + iPhone Problems

"No AirPrint Printers Found"

• Verify both devices on the same WiFi.
• Press and hold the printer's WiFi button until it blinks — this re-initiates discovery.
• Run Canon PRINT → Printer Settings → Firmware Update.

Canon printer offline

Restart the printer. If still offline, open Canon PRINT → tap the printer → tap Diagnose & Repair. The app walks you through fixing common issues.

Print queue stuck

iOS Print Center can get stuck. Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone, find the Print Center card, swipe it away to force-close, then try again.

Frequently Asked Questions