For details on how to change the settings of a device, refer to the manual supplied with the device or contact its manufacturer. Connecting to Computer, Smartphone, or Tablet Set up a connection to enable printing and scanning from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. For how to check the settings, see the manual supplied with the wireless router, or contact its manufacturer.

If you connect using a different connection method, the connection to the device in use will be disabled. When you connect a device and the printer using Direct Connection, the connection information will be saved to Wi-Fi settings.When you connect to the Internet using a mobile data connection, charges may apply depending on your contract. The scanner was quick enough at low resolutions, with a 300 dots per inch (dpi) A4 scan needing just 19 seconds, but even using a USB connection, we needed 103 seconds to capture a postcard-sized photo at 1,200dpi. As for a device already connected to the printer without using a wireless router, reconnect it via a wireless router. Note that if you connect to a network with no security protection, your personal information could be disclosed to a third party. The printer’s paper trays have an unusual layout where printed pages spill onto a stop that pivots out of the input tray – it looks basic, but the neat design does keep everything tidy.

Text and graphics printed on plain paper were bold and crisp, while its photo prints were as good as you’ll get from a mid-range inkjet – free of grain, and impressively sharp. This printer cannot be used over Wi-Fi and via wired LAN connection (Ethernet cable) at the same time. Configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of network devices vary depending on the system environment.

Photocopies were faithful to the original, while scans were also sharp, with accurate colours and a high dynamic range. If you have a wireless router, we recommend that you use the wireless router to connect to the printer. The connection between your device and the wireless router will be temporarily disabled while the setting is changed. If a device is connected to the Internet via a wireless router, and you then connect it to a printer in Direct Connection mode, the existing connection between the device and wireless router will be disabled. Canon’s Pixma MG5750 is a classic example of an inkjet multifunction peripheral (MFP) designed for home use.