How To Download And Install Canon Printer Drivers?

If you recently purchased a new printer/computer and want to utilize it properly, then every user should download and install Canon printer drivers. The software allows the Device to work simultaneously with the Desktop. Other than that, it translates the data into a language that only printing devices can understand.

To make the Desktop run effortlessly, all the users should ensure that the printer drivers are compatible with the devices. Moreover, they are aware of whether the software will be used or updated. Get to know more about printing machine printer drivers in this section.

Steps to Download & Install Canon Printer Drivers via CD

Along with the printing machine, the users are also provided with a CD to install and use the software for printing purposes. In this section, you will get to know about the steps needed to be followed:

1. Start by inserting Printer Driver Software CD ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Following this, double-click the My Computer icon and CD-ROM drive icon.
3. Next, you have to double-click on the following folders: [PCL] or [UFR II]->[uk-eng].
4. After that, double-click the [Setup.exe] to begin the installation process.
5. On the pop-up windows, press Next, visible on the bottom right side of the screen.
6. Now, read the License Agreement and agree to all the terms.
7. Inside the PCL Printer Driver pop-up window, tick Manually Set Port to Install & click Next.
8. If the required drivers are installed, select the Process to Install Printer Driver option and tick the Next button.
9. From the list appearing on the screen, choose the printer list and select the Add tab.
10.  Next, you have to cross-check whether the driver you chose has been selected.
11. Followed by this, choose a port and enter a printer name (if necessary) and Set Default.
12. After doing so, press Next and verify the installation settings.
13. Once you are satisfied with the verification settings, tap the Start tab, and the installation process will get started.
14. In the end, click Exit to finish the installation after all the files get transferred.
15. However, you can also restart the computer when the message gets displayed, prompting you to do so.

Steps to Download & Install Canon Printer Drivers from Official Website

The user can also download & install the Printer Drivers by visiting Canon's official website. Although, you need need to take a look at the steps shared below:

1. Open the Canon Support page and enter your machine model name inside the box.
2. On the new web page, choose the Software & Drivers box on the screen's left side.
3. Tick the Download tab appearing on the right side of the file which you are willing to download. You can scroll down to look for the model name.
4. When the download ends, open the Downloads folder and search for the driver printer file.
5. Further, find the file, double-click on the file and complete the installation process.

Note: On the other hand, if you are a Mac user, you are supposed to double-click the .PKG file visible after double-clicking the downloaded file.

With the assistance of all steps, both Windows/Mac users will be eligible enough to operate the Desktop for printing purposes.

Steps to Update Canon Printer Drivers (Windows/Mac)

The software should be updated regularly once download and install Canon printer drivers process on Windows/Mac. Have a look at the coming pointers to learn about the driver update process:

For Windows

1. Select the Settings icon and tick the Windows Update tab on the screen's top right side.
2. After clicking it, tap the Search for Updates option.
3. Once the checking process comes to an end, tap Advanced Options.
4. Then, choose Optional Updates and click Driver Update (if available).
5. Choose a checkbox next to the driver and tick the Download & Install button.

However, if you are a Mac user and want to update printer drivers, then study the steps below.

For Mac

1. First, connect your Mac system to the printer and tick the Apple icon visible on the left side of the screen.
2. Under Dropbox, select System Preferences and press the Software Update box.
3. Check whether your printer name is available inside the list or not.
4. If it is available, choose the Update box visible at the very end of the screen.

As a whole, in this section, it has become evident that the printer driver update process is very simple.