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Canon Printer Is Not Installing Drivers: 5 Ways to Fix It
Try these easy solutions to install the driver for your printer
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Updated onSeptember 3, 2024
updated onSeptember 3, 2024
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Printers are a staple device in many households, and it can be frustrating when they don’t work properly. Users report that they are unable to install the driver for their Canon printer. Here are five solutions on how to easily fix this issue.
Many users reported receiving an error that the driver for their Canon printer was unavailable and unable to install on their PC. If you’re having issues with theBluetooth not working on your Canon printer, we offer solutions for that as well.
Printer problems can be extremely frustrating and inconvenient. Keep reading to find out how to quickly fix your Canon printer and install the driver.
Why is my Canon printer driver not installing?
One of the main reasons why the driver for a Canon printer might not install or is unavailable is because the driver is outdated. The driver might be unavailable because it’s not compatible with your laptop and your computer doesn’t recognize it.
There could also be an issue with the Setup CD-ROM disk that came with your Canon printer. If it’s not installing properly, you can find the driver you need for your printer on Canon’s website.
How do I fix my Canon printer driver if it’s not installing?
1. Temporarily turn off firewall and antivirus
Try installing the Canon printer driver after temporarily disabling the Microsoft Defender Firewall. Also, disable any third-party anti-viruses you may have on your PC. These security features may be interfering with the installation process.
Remember to turn the firewall and antivirus back on once you install the driver.
2. Update Windows
If your PC is out of date then the Canon printer driver may not install. Try updating your computer and performing any optional updates and then try installing the driver.
3. Restart Print Spooler
The Print Spooler handles interactions with your printer. If you’re having issues with Canon not being able to install drivers, then restarting the spooler may help fix this problem.
4. Remove other printers
Other printers may be interfering with the Canon printer and may not allow the driver to install. Try removing other printers and then install the driver.
5. Download the driver from the Canon website
If you were trying to install the Canon driver using the Setup CD-ROM and it’s having installation issues, try downloading the driver directly from Canon’s website. That way you get the latest version of the driver and don’t have to deal with the disk.
How do I manually update my printer driver?
Regularly update your drivers to avoid any issues likedownload driver failed. You can also update drivers through regular Windows updates if you don’t want to individually go through and check for updates for each driver.
Windows updates won’t update every driver you have since it’s only focused on Windows apps. If you want to automatically update all your drivers regularly, you should use aspecialized tool.
Hopefully, one of the above solutions helped you fix your Canon printer if the driver wasn’t installing on your PC. If you’re having issues with yourCanon printer not scanning in Windows 10 or 11, we offer a guide for that as well.
We also have a guide on how todownload the Canon LBP2900B driver, so don’t miss it.
Let us know in the comments below which solution worked for you.
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Megan Moore
Megan is a Windows enthusiast and an avid writer. With an interest and fascination in all things tech, she enjoys staying up to date on exciting new developments in the computer and gaming world.
When not falling down a rabbit hole of tech news and information, she enjoys painting, watching movies, and taking her dramatic husky for long walks.
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