| OS | Print | Scan | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Windows 11 | Yes | Yes | Use Windows 10 drivers | | Windows 10 | Yes | Yes | Full Canon drivers available | | Windows 7/8/8.1 | Yes | Yes | Official Canon support | | macOS 10.12–10.15 | Yes | Yes | Last supported: Catalina | | macOS 11+ | Partial | No | AirPrint only (no scanner) | | Linux (CUPS) | Yes | Partial | Use cnijfilter2 + scangearmp2 |
, which allows your computer to communicate with the scanner over Wi-Fi. ICA Scanner Driver (Mac) driver scanner canon mg6230
The scanner driver acts as a translator. It converts the hardware data (light reflected from your photo or document) into a digital image (JPEG, PDF, or PNG). Using a corrupted, outdated, or incorrect driver leads to: | OS | Print | Scan | Notes
This is where users struggle. The printer and computer must be on the same network. Using a corrupted, outdated, or incorrect driver leads
Once your works, here’s how to get professional results.
If not, uninstall the driver completely using “Canon MP Driver Uninstaller” (found in your Start Menu), reboot, and reinstall following the USB-first or Wi-Fi-first steps exactly.