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I have set up my TS3150 printer for wireless connection, and

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Hello. I have set up my TS3150 printer for wireless connection, and it say it's offline when I try to print. The network diagnostics says there is a problem in the settings/environment. I've had this problem with another printer and I think it's my wifi setup. Can I re-setup the printer to use a cable connection, which worked ok for my previous printer? Thank you.
JA: How are you connecting to your printer: wirelessly or by USB?
Customer: I set it up for wireless connection which doesn't work. I want to set it up now for USB connection.
JA: When did you last update the printer driver software?
Customer: I don't know, I'm not technically very expert.
JA: Anything else you want the Printer Expert to know before I connect you?
Customer: no, that's it, thank you
Viet - Printer Tech

Hi,
I'm sorry about your printer issue. I'm glad to assist you today. Yes, you can re-set up your printer using the USB cable. First, do you have Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, or Mac computer?
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Customer: replied 6 months ago.
Windows professional

Can you please go to Control Panel > (System and Security) > System and confirm your exact Windows version there?

Are you able to open Control Panel on your computer?

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Please stay with me on this page. Without the information requested in my previous response, I can only give you a general answer, but I hope this helps. Please try the following steps:

  1. Disconnect the printer's USB cable from the computer for now.
  2. Open Control Panel on the computer.
    - (If needed, press at the same time the two keys Windows logo and R on the computer's keyboard, then type control then click OK, then the Control Panel window will open.)
  3. Open Hardware and Sound / Devices and Printers.
  4. There, right-click on your Canon printer and then click option Remove device, then click on Yes to delete it for now.
    - Make sure there is not any Canon printer showing there for now.
  5. Close the Control Panel / Devices and Printers window.
  6. Make sure the Canon printer is turned on.
  7. Connect the USB printer cable securely to both printer and computer.
  8. Wait a few minutes.
  9. Then see if you are able to print now.

- If there is still issue, you can uninstall / remove the Canon driver program in Control Panel > Programs / Programs and Features. Then download / install the TS3100 series MP Drivers Ver.1.01 (Windows) at the website below:

https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/fax__multifunctionals/inkjet/pixma_ts_series/pixma-ts3150.html?type=drivers&driverdetailid=tcm:14-1594597

Please let me know if there is still issue. We can schedule a time. Please reply at the box below, then click on the Send button below. Thank you for your patience.

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Customer: replied 6 months ago.
Problem now sorted by your second suggestion - I uninstalled the driver program and went through the setup again, selecting USB. Printer now printing! Thank you for your help.

You're welcome. Great. Thank you for the update.

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