The printer driver is essential for accessing all the features of the printer from your computer. The printer driver for the Canon printer can be installed from the installation CD or downloaded from our site. The driver comes with software packages for enabling advanced features.
Quick guide for installing printer software for Canon printer
- Insert the setup disc into your computer.
- Run the setup file and then comply with the instructions to conclude the installation.
- If the driver is incompatible, click the link provided below to download the driver.
- Open the downloaded folder and double-click the .exe file to run it.
- Choose a connection method and click Next.
- Connect the printer to your computer.
- Proceed with the installation by doing according to the prompts on the screen.
- Select the software you want to install and click Next.
Detailed instructions for installing the printer software on your computer
- Make sure you have completed your printer’s hardware setup. Disconnect any USB or Ethernet cable from the printer.
- Insert the setup disc into the computer’s CD drive. Run the setup files and then follow the prompts of the installer to complete the driver installation. If the driver is incompatible or outdated, click the download link according to the operating system of your computer.
- Wait until the driver file is downloaded. Now, open your Downloads folder and locate the .exe file on your computer. If your computer runs on Mac OS, you will see the .dmg file in the Downloads folder.
- Double the .dmg or .exe file to run the setup files. Follow the prompts on the installer.
- Select a language for installation followed by your region if prompted by the installer. Choose a connection type by which you want to connect the printer to your computer.
- Connect the printer and your computer as per the chosen connection type. Carry out the prompts displayed on the installer. Now, select the software that you want to install and click Next.
- Alternately, the printer driver can also be installed using the Add Printer Wizard. Click Start and select Run.
- Type Control Printers in the Open window and click OK. This opens the Printers and Faxes window. Click Add Printer under the Printer Tasks menu. Select Next on the Add Printer Wizard and click ‘Local Printer Attached to the computer.’
- Click Next and select the port on your computer to which you want to connect the printer. If you have connected your printer to a USB port, select the USB port option under the Use the Following port list. Click Next.
- Click the Have Disk option to open the Disk dialog box. Click Browse and open the folder comprising the driver files. Click Open followed by OK on the dialog box that opens.