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Canon Printers: An Independent Owner’s Guide

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Canon sells photo and home inkjets, refillable ink-tank printers, business inkjets and laser printers. Model names and support websites differ between regions, which can make finding the right driver confusing. This page gives you an overview so you can use our general guides with your Canon printer.

The Printing Max is an independent educational website. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or authorised by Canon, and we do not provide Canon support. Canon and its product names are trademarks of their respective owner and are used here only to identify the products this page is about.

Types of Canon printers

  • PIXMA inkjets

    Canon’s main home inkjet range, including all-in-ones and models aimed at photo printing. Most use replaceable ink cartridges.

  • MegaTank

    PIXMA models with refillable ink tanks that are topped up from bottles. The branding used can vary by region.

  • MAXIFY

    Business-oriented inkjet printers and all-in-ones for home offices and small workgroups.

  • Laser printers

    Toner-based printers and multifunction printers, sold under names such as imageCLASS in the United States and i-SENSYS in Europe.

Official apps and utilities

  • Canon PRINT app

    Canon’s mobile companion app for printing, scanning and setting up many Canon printers from a phone or tablet, available from official app stores.

  • Drivers and utilities

    Canon publishes printer drivers, scanning software and setup utilities for Windows and macOS on its regional support sites. The software offered depends on the model.

  • A note on software

    App and utility availability and names change over time and can differ by region. Check Canon’s official website for your region and model.

Official Canon support, drivers and manuals

For drivers, firmware, manuals, warranty questions and hardware faults, go to the manufacturer directly: Canon (global website) . Canon support is regional: choose your country or region on Canon’s website to reach the right drivers, manuals and contact options.

The Printing Max has no connection with Canon and cannot access your device, account or warranty.

Tips for Canon owners

  • Use your region’s Canon site. The same printer can have a slightly different model name in different countries. Look up drivers on the Canon site for the region where the printer was sold.

  • Find your exact model. The model name is usually printed on the front or top of the printer, with full details on a label on the back or underneath.

  • Download only from official sources. Use Canon’s official website or your device’s official app store, not third-party driver sites.

  • Maintenance tools. On many Canon inkjets, nozzle check, cleaning and alignment are available from the printer’s control panel (often in a Maintenance menu) or from the driver software on a computer.

Guides that apply to Canon printers

Frequently asked questions

Is The Printing Max part of Canon?

No. We are an independent educational website and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Canon.

Why can’t I find my Canon model on the website?

Canon support is organised by region, and some models have different names in different countries. Make sure you are on the Canon site for the region where the printer was sold, and check the exact model name on the printer’s label.

Should I use Canon’s software or my computer’s built-in driver?

Either can work for basic printing on many models. Canon’s own software usually gives access to more settings and maintenance functions. Download it only from Canon’s official website.