Canon Printer Driver Reinstall Tutorial for Windows & Mac
Reinstalling your Canon printer driver is very easy and can help fix printing errors, connection problems, and missing features. You can restart your Canon printer setup by downloading the latest driver from ij.start.canon or canon.com/ijsetup.
A step-by-step guide to reinstalling your Canon printer driver
Step 1: Uninstall the Old Driver
For Windows
- Open Control Panel
- Click Programs & Features
- Find your Canon printer
- Click Uninstall
- Restart your computer
For macOS
- Open System Settings
- Go to Printers & Scanners
- Select your Canon printer
- Click the – (minus) icon to remove it
- Restart your Mac
Step 2: Download the Latest Driver
To restart your canon printer setup, download the newest driver from ij.start.canon or the official page canon.com/ijsetup.
- Go to the official Canon support page
- Enter your printer model (e.g., G2020, TS3120, MF241D)
- Select Windows or macOS
- Click Download
- Save the file to your computer
Step 3: Reinstall the Driver (Windows & Mac)
- Open the downloaded driver file
- Click Start Setup
- Accept the license agreement
- Choose USB or Wi-Fi connection Follow the on-screen instructions
- Complete the installation
Step 4: Test the Printer
- Open a document
- Select your Canon printer
- Print a test page to confirm everything works
