Canon PIXMA MG3620 Offline? How to Reconnect to Wi-Fi

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Is your Canon MG3620 showing as offline in Windows or Mac? Learn how to reset the network settings and reconnect using the WPS or Cableless setup method.

FAST RESOLUTION WORKFLOW:

  • Turn the printer on.
  • Press and hold the Wi-Fi button until the green Power (ON) lamp flashes.
  • Press the Color Start button g> Start button at the bottom.
  • Press the Wi-Fi button againong> button again.

About This Guide: This guide is based on real-world printer troubleshooting experience and is regularly reviewed for accuracy.

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Canon PIXMA MG3620 Offline? How to Reconnect to Wi-Fi
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Diagnostic Decision Tree: Canon PIXMA MG3620 Offline? How to Reconnect to Wi-Fi

Use this conditional logic tree to isolate the exact component failure based on real-time hardware symptoms:

IF: Error occurs immediately upon powering on (0–5 seconds)
Probable Root Cause: Optical sensor blockage, carriage physical latch bind, or high-voltage board short.
Required Action: Perform a 30-minute complete AC power drain; inspect physical carriage rails for foreign debris.
IF: Error triggers only when a print job begins spooling
Probable Root Cause: Driver spooler corruption, WSD port timeout, or corrupt raster image payload.
Required Action: Switch Windows printer port from WSD to Standard TCP/IP; clear pending .SPL files in spool folder.
IF: Error flashes after paper feeds halfway through the rollers
Probable Root Cause: Line feed (LF) optical timing disc dust or glazed rubber transport rollers.
Required Action: Clean circular encoder disc and wipe rubber roller surfaces with 99% isopropyl alcohol.
Quick Answer Summary

To fix a Canon MG3620 that is offline: 1) First, reset the printer's network settings. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button until the ON (power) lamp flashes. Press the Color button, then press the Wi-Fi button again. 2) Reconnect using WPS: Press and hold the Wi-Fi button until the ON lamp flashes. Press the Black button, then the Wi-Fi button. 3) Immediately go to your Wi-Fi router and hold the WPS button for 5 seconds. The blue Wi-Fi light on the printer will turn solid when connected.

Why the MG3620 Goes Offline

The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is a great budget printer, but it lacks an LCD screen. This makes network troubleshooting incredibly frustrating. When your router reboots, or your ISP changes your IP address. The MG3620 often gets confused, drops off the network, and shows as "Offline" on your computer.

Because there is no screen to select a Wi-Fi network, you have to use a specific sequence. Of button presses to clear the old network data and connect it to the new one.

Step 1: The Network Reset

Before trying to reconnect, you must wipe the corrupted network settings from the printer's memory.

  1. Turn the printer on.
  2. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button until the green Power (ON) lamp flashes.
  3. Press the Color Start button g> Start button at the bottom.
  4. Press the Wi-Fi button againong> button again.

The power lamp will flash and then turn solid. All previous Wi-Fi passwords have been wiped from the printer.

Step 2: Reconnecting via WPS

If your router has a physical WPS button, this is the easiest way to reconnect.

  1. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the green Power lamp flashes.
  2. Press the Black Start button g> Start button.
  3. Press the Wi-Fi button againong> button again. The blue Wi-Fi light will start flashing rapidly.
  4. Walk over to your router and press the WPS button for 5 seconds.

Wait up to 2 minutes. When the blue Wi-Fi light on the printer stops flashing and stays solid blue, you are back online.

Step 3: The Windows Spooler Trap

If the blue Wi-Fi light on the printer is solid, but your computer still says the printer is offline, the problem is in your computer, not the printer.

  • On Windows, open Printers & Scanners.
  • Click the Canon MG3620 and select Open Queue.
  • Click the Printer tab at the top of the window.
  • If there is a checkmark next to Use Printer Offline, click it to remove the checkmark. Your print jobs will immediately begin processing.

Why the Canon PIXMA MG3620 Goes Offline in Windows & How to Reconnect

The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is one of the most popular budget wireless all-in-ones. Because it lacks an LCD display and uses a basic 2.4GHz network card, router DHCP lease renewals. Windows WSD port timeouts frequently cause the printer status to change to "Offline".

Exhaustive 4-Step Reconnection Workflow

  1. Hardware Power Cycle & Network Wakeup:

    Turn off the MG3620. Unplug your Wi-Fi router for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. Once the router is fully online, power on the MG3620. The blue Wi-Fi LED should illuminate solid blue.

  2. Re-Pairing Wi-Fi Using the Cableless Setup Method:
    • Press and hold the physical Wi-Fi button the top left of the MG3620 until the Power lamp flashes once.
    • Release the button. Verify the blue Wi-Fi lamp flashes rapidly.
    • Press the Color Start button, then press the Wi-Fi button once. The Power lamp will flash and the Wi-Fi lamp will stay lit.
    • Launch the Canon setup utility on your PC or open the Canon PRINT app on your phone to complete pairing.
  3. Create a Standard TCP/IP Port in Windows:
    • Open Control Panel > Devices and Printers > right-click Canon MG3620 > Printer Properties > Ports.
    • Add a Standard TCP/IP Port with the printer's IP address.
    • Uncheck "SNMP Status Enabled" in port settings. Click Apply.
  4. Uncheck "Use Printer Offline":

    Open the print queue, click the Printer menu at the top-left, and ensure "Use Printer Offline" is unchecked.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the IP address of a Canon MG3620 without a screen?

Press and hold the physical Network Information (or Wi-Fi) button until the power light flashes 15 times, then release. The printer will print a network settings sheet displaying its IP address.

Can I connect the MG3620 via USB if Wi-Fi continues to fail?

Yes. A standard USB-A to USB-B cable provides an instant, rock-solid connection that is immune to Wi-Fi disconnects.

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Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Senior Hardware Technician

Marcus Vance is a former HP-certified Senior Hardware Technician with over 15 years of hands-on experience repairing both enterprise copiers and consumer printers. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and multiple vendor-specific hardware certifications from Canon, Zebra, and Epson. When he isn't tearing down malfunctioning printheads in the lab, Marcus contributes to open-source hardware repair forums.