How to Uninstall Canon Printer Driver

Removing your Canon printer driver can help fix installation issues, printing errors, or when switching to a new printer. Follow the steps below based on your device, or reinstall the latest drivers anytime via www.canon.com/ijsetup.

Uninstall Canon Printer Driver on Windows (10/11)

Method 1: Using Control Panel

  • Open Control Panel
  • Click Programs & Features
  • Find your Canon printer driver
  • Select it → Click Uninstall
  • Restart your PC

Method 2: From Settings

  • Open Settings
  • Go to Bluetooth & Devices / Devices
  • Click Printers & Scanners
  • Select your Canon printer → Click Remove Device
  • Restart system

Method 3: Delete Driver from Printer Management

  • Press Win + R, type: printmanagement.msc
  • Go to Print Servers → Drivers
  • Right-click Canon driver → Remove
  • Reboot your computer
  • You may reinstall drivers later through www.canon.com/ijsetup

Uninstall Canon Printer Driver on macOS

  • Open System Settings
  • Go to Printers & Scanners
  • Select your Canon printer
  • Click – (Minus) to remove it
  • For full removal, delete Canon directory: → Library/Printers/Canon
  • Move files to Trash
  • Restart your Mac

When Should You Uninstall Drivers?

  • Printer not responding / offline
  • Installing a new or updated driver
  • Switching to another model
  • Driver conflicts or print errors — new setup can be done anytime via ij.start.canon
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