Driver - Software required for the operating system to recognize the hardware and use it correctly. Each type of device has its own driver.
To find a driver for a Canon brand printer, first check the model. This is an important condition, because different models may have different technical characteristics. The necessary information can be found in the documentation that comes with the device, as well as read on the body of the printer itself. After that, you can start looking.
Any device that requires the installation of additional software always comes with a CD with a suitable driver. If it is lost, you can purchase a collection of drivers at a computer showroom or software point of sale. Just make sure that the list contains a driver specifically for your model. If your friends have the same printer, you can use their installation disc.
You can also download the driver from the Canon official website. For Russian-speaking users, the resource at https://www.canon.ru is more suitable. On the main page, select the "Support" section and the "Driver Catalog" item. When the page refreshes, you will see two columns. Fill in the column that suits your situation: the left one is for those looking for software for a home computer, the right one is for those who need it for their business.
In the first field, use the drop-down list to specify your country, in the second - the type of equipment (Printers). In the third field, select your printer model and click on the Go button. Wait for your request to be processed by the system. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen and go through the full path, filling in all the required fields. Click on the Download button to download the printer driver to your computer in the appropriate directory.
After the driver is loaded, make sure that the printer is physically connected to your computer and power, run the saved file and follow the instructions of the "Setup Wizard". Since the process is fully automated, you will need to perform a minimum of steps. After installing the driver, print a test page.
