Scanner Drivers for Canon – Free Download & Installation Guide

Canon scanner drivers are free to download from the official Canon support website. You just need your scanner model name and the correct operating system (Windows 10/11 or macOS). Visit ij.start.canon for quick canon printer setup and follow the steps below to download and install your Canon scanner driver easily.

What You Need Before Downloading

Your Canon scanner model (CanoScan LiDE 120 / 300 / 400 etc.)
Your computer OS (Windows 10 / Windows 11 / macOS)

How to Download Canon Scanner Drivers (Free & Official)

Step 1: Visit the Canon Support Page

Go to the official Canon driver download page:
canon.com → Support → Drivers & Downloads

Step 2: Enter Your Scanner Model

Type your model name (example: CanoScan LiDE 300) in the search box.

Step 3: Choose Your Operating System

Select Windows 10, Windows 11, or macOS from the dropdown.

Step 4: Download the Scanner Driver

Click Download on:

ScanGear / Scanner Driver
IJ Scan Utility (if available)

Step 5: Install the Driver

Open the downloaded file (.exe for Windows / .dmg for macOS)
Click Next → Install → Finish

Step 6: Connect Your Scanner

Plug in USB cable
Turn ON the scanner

Your PC should now detect the device.

Step 7: Start Scanning

Open:

IJ Scan Utility, or
Any scanning app on your system

Why Use Official Canon Drivers?

Safe & virus-free
Works perfectly with your model
Supports high-resolution scanning
Fixes detection, connection & offline errors

Common Canon Scanner Models Supported

CanoScan LiDE 120
CanoScan LiDE 220
CanoScan LiDE 300
CanoScan LiDE 400

G-Series, E-Series & MG-Series multifunction printers include built-in scanner drivers via ij.start.canon for quick canon printer setup .