+61 (1800) 007897 Canon Printer Driver Missing

A Canon printer driver is necessary for the printer to communicate with the operating system. If the driver is missing, the printer may not function correctly or be recognized by the computer. This issue can occur after a system update, improper driver ins

1. Printer Not Detected – The computer fails to recognize the Canon printer.
2. “Driver Unavailable” Error – A notification appears in the printer settings.
3. Printing Function Disabled – The printer is installed but does not process print jobs.
4. Missing Printer in Device Manager (Windows) or Printers & Scanners (Mac).
5. Error Messages – Messages such as “No driver found” or “Printer driver is missing or unavailable” appear.

Possible Causes

1. Accidental Deletion – The driver may have been unintentionally removed.
2. Corrupt or Incomplete Installation – A previous installation may have failed.
3. Operating System Update – Windows or macOS updates may remove outdated drivers.
4. Incompatible Driver – The installed driver is not compatible with the OS version.
5. USB or Network Connection Issues – The printer may not be properly connected.
6. Malware or Antivirus Interference – Security software may block or remove the driver.

Troubleshooting Steps

1. Reinstall the Canon Printer Driver

• Visit Canon’s Official Support Website.
• Enter your printer model and download the correct driver for your OS.
• Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions.

2. Check Device Manager (Windows)

• Open Device Manager (Press Win + X → Select Device Manager).
• Expand Printers or Other Devices.
• If the printer appears with a yellow exclamation mark, right-click and select Update driver.

3. Add Printer Manually

• Windows:

  • Go to Settings → Devices → Printers & Scanners → Add a printer.
  • Select The printer that I want isn’t listed and follow the prompts.

• Mac:

  • Open System Preferences → Printers & Scanners → Add Printer (+).
  • Select the printer and assign the correct driver.

4. Run Windows Troubleshooter

• Go to Settings → Update & Security → Troubleshoot → Printer Troubleshooter.
• Let Windows automatically detect and fix missing driver issues.

5. Check Printer Connection

• Ensure the printer is powered on and properly connected via USB, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet.
• Try using a different USB port or reconnecting to Wi-Fi.

6. Update Operating System

• Install the latest Windows Updates or macOS Updates to ensure compatibility.

7. Disable Antivirus and Firewall Temporarily

• Security software may block the driver installation. Disable it and retry installation.

8. Use a Universal Print Driver

• Windows and macOS have generic drivers that may work temporarily.
• Windows users can select Generic Printer Driver from Device Manager → Update Driver.

9. Restore System to a Previous State

• If the driver was recently removed, use System Restore (Windows) to roll back to a previous state.

10. Contact Canon Support

• If the issue persists, reach out to Canon’s customer support for further assistance.