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Easy · 8 minSetup & drivers

Install a Canon printer on Windows

Windows finds most Canon printers automatically on the network; the full driver adds scanning and maintenance tools.

01 · Identify — does this match what you see?

  • Printer not listed in Windows
  • Only basic printing works
  • Scan button does nothing

02 · Resolve — follow in order

  1. 1

    Make sure the printer is powered on and joined to the same Wi-Fi network as the PC.

  2. 2

    Open Settings, then Bluetooth & devices, then Printers & scanners, and choose Add device.

  3. 3

    If the Canon appears, select it and let Windows install the basic driver.

  4. 4

    For scanning and maintenance, download the full driver package for your exact model from Canon's support site.

  5. 5

    Print a test page from the printer's properties to confirm.

Pro tip

Remove old duplicate printer entries first — Windows often prints to a stale copy of the same device.

03 · Applies to

PIXMA TS6420PIXMA G3420imageCLASS MF264dwMAXIFY GX7020

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