CanonPIXMA

E3470

Last updated August 18, 2026

The Canon PIXMA E3470 is a compact, A3-capable multifunction inkjet printer designed for home and small office environments. Its key features balance high-quality photo printing with versatile office functionality.

CountryUnited States OSUnknown

Requirements & Prerequisite

Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.

Power cable and a nearby electrical outlet
Ink or toner cartridges (included or purchased separately for Printers only)
Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password (For Wireless Printers)
Computer(Mac, Windows, Linux), Tablet (iPad, Android), or Smartphone (Android, iOS) for setup
Printer placed within range of your Wi-Fi router
USB cable

Manuals & Guides

Canon E3470 setup on Windows

Setting up Guide for Windows:

Download and Install the Software
- Download Drivers and Software
- Click Setup > Enter E3470>Click Start
- Select your Windows version (it usually detects automatically)
- Download the Full Driver & Software Package
Connecting the Printer to Wi-Fi
- During software installation:
  - Choose Wireless LAN Connection
  - If the printer isn’t connected, press Home > Wi-Fi icon > LAN Settings >Wireless LAN Setup
  - Select your Wi-Fi network, enter the password
Completing Installation on Windows
- Run the downloaded setup file
- Follow instructions for detecting the printer
- Choose the connection method (Wi-Fi or USB)
- Complete the driver installation
- Print a test page to confirm setup

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E3470 Asia / HK / TW
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E3480 CN
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E3491 KR
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App Download

Canon PRINT for phones and tablets

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Troubleshooting Steps

Printer Not Turning On
- Check power cable connection
- Try a different power outlet
- Hold power button for 3 seconds
Wi-Fi & Connectivity Issues
- Printer Not Connecting to Wi-Fi
- Run Easy Wireless Connect on printer:
- Tap Setup >Wi-Fi Setup > Easy Wireless Connect > Yes
- Ensure correct Wi-Fi password
- Place printer near router
- Restart router and printer
Printer Disappears from Device List
- Confirm printer and device are on same Wi-Fi
- Restart both devices
- Re-add printer manually if needed

Mac Troubleshooting

Printer Not Showing on Mac
- System Settings > Printers & Scanners >Remove and re-add printer
- Prefer Secure Air Print driver when adding
- Reset printing system if persistent:
- Right-click printer list > Reset Printing System

Android/iOS Troubleshooting

Canon PRINT App Can’t Find Printer
Confirm printer is in Easy Wireless Connect mode
Both phone and printer must be on same Wi-Fi
Reboot devices
Reinstall Canon PRINT app if needed

Air Print Not Working on iPhone/iPad

Confirm both devices are on same Wi-Fi
Restart devices
Re-add printer under Share → Print → Select Printer

Chromebook Troubleshooting

Chromebook Can’t Detect Printer
Go to Settings >Printers >Add Printer
Enter printer’s IP manually (from printer’s Wi-Fi Info)
Use IPP protocol and queue: ipp/print
Restart Chromebook and printer

Printing & Scanning Issues

Print Jobs Stuck or Not Printing
Cancel all pending print jobs
Power cycle printer
Re-add printer to your system

Scanning Not Working

For Mac/Windows: use IJ Scan Utility
For Android/iOS: Use Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
Ensure scanner function is enabled in printer settings

Driver downloads for Canon E3470 on Unknown are available for registered users.

Features

Large-format printing: This printer supports a wide range of paper types and sizes, including printing on cardstock and borderless photos up to A3 (11″ x 17″) size.
Auto duplex printing: It can automatically print on both sides of a page for plain paper documents.
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): The 20-sheet ADF allows for multi-page document scanning and copying.
5-individual ink system: The printer uses five separate ChromaLife100 ink tanks (one pigment black for crisp text and four dye-based colors for vibrant photos), so you only need to replace the specific color that runs out.

Compatibility

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Device detected Detected OS: Unknown

Error codes

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FAQ

What should I do if my printer driver installation fails?

If the Driver installation fails, you will need to check the Operating system properly. Sometimes the 32 Bit OS does not support the 64 Bit OS Driver. Though the Operating system is detected by the Canon website automatically, you will still need to be sure.

Why is my printer showing offline or failing to connect to Wi-Fi?

This usually happens when the WiFi settings that you are trying to connect to are either wrong or the WiFi is not working. It can Also happen if the WiFi signal Strength is not good.

Which operating systems (Windows, macOS, Mobile) are supported?

It depends on the printer model, Some Canon printer models are not compatible with some operating systems like iOS, Android, and Chromebook because they do not support Wireless functionality. You can check the compatibility on the right side of this page or on the official Canon Website.

What should I check if my printer is not recognized by my computer via USB?

You should first download the Recommended Drivers for you Canon Printer on your Windows or Mac computer, Then you should check the printer, make sure the ink and the cartridges are installed properly and the printer is connected to the Power and turned on.

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Canon E3470 setup on Windows

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Canon E3470 setup on Windows

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Canon E3470 setup on Windows

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Canon E3470 setup on Windows

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Canon E3470 setup on macOS

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Canon E3470 setup on macOS

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Canon E3470 setup on Chromebook

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Canon E3470 setup on iPhone & iPad

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