This blog focuses on the scanner issues with your Canon printers on Mac. Also, the various ways through which you can solve them peacefully. We have a step-by-step guide for those who have no idea how to scan from Canon printer. Mac doesn’t need third-party programs for scanning through your Canon printer. You need to use Mac’s image capture application simply. However, if you still have difficulty scanning your documents properly, we have a troubleshooting guide for you.

How To Scan From Canon Printer To Mac?

Here are the steps to follow for scanning through a Canon printer:

  • First, go to the Finder> Image capture.
  • If you are using 2 in one printer scanner, you have to see your scanner/printer on the left panel of the Window.
  • When you double-click it, you will be prompted to install the printer if it’s not installed already.
  • Then, your Mac will detect the available drivers and install them automatically.
  • After installing your printer, you will notice a gray space on the Window where the scanned images will be displayed.
  • Ensure whether your document is on the scanner flatbed or document feeder. Then, click “Show Details” on the Window’s lower right.
  •  Now, wait for a while until the documents are scanned and become clickable.
  • After the Scan completes, configure the settings on the right panel according to the scanner and the document you want to scan.
  • Once you configure all settings, click Scan on the lower right corner of the screen.
  • After that, see the preview of scanned images in the Window. The folder of the image file will open automatically.

How to troubleshoot the Canon scanner?

If you can’t scan from Canon printer, follow the given solutions:

Download Canon’s MF Scan Utility Scanning App

Macs manage to download the important files and appropriate drivers for your devices. Still, there are some cases when you need to download Canon’s dedicated software to continue the scanning task.

Follow the steps to set up your wireless scanner:

  • First, visit Canon’s support page and download the MF printer driver & utilities and scanner driver & utilities for Mac. Then, select your macOS version and download the required files.
  • After installing the program, launch applications>Canon MF utility folder<MF Scan Utility.
  • Now, select the Network scanner setting from the drop-down menu.
  • Click on the “+” sign, select your Canon model from the list, and click Add.
  • Lastly, continue scanning your document from the Canon printer to verify if the wireless connection has been set up or not.

Add Your Canon Printer Via Its Ip Address

If your Mac is unable to detect your Canon printer wirelessly, you have the option to add your printer manually using its IP address. For this, you first need to understand your printer’s IP address. Here is the solution.

Access Your Router

You can find the IP address on your router when it’s connected to the wireless network. Follow the given steps:

  • Ensure your Canon printer is connected to a wireless network.
  • Then, open Safari on your Mac and type your router’s IP address on the address bar. You can type it manually.
  • Now, enter your credentials on the router’s login page.
  • After accessing router, look for the client list that shows all the information of the connected devices for your network. It will show your printer’s network IP address.

Verify IP Address Via Canon Printer

Many Canon wireless printers come with a small configuration screen meant for changing the printer’s settings without using your computer. However, the steps may be different in each printer model. If you use imageRUNNER and imagePRESS printers, then follow these steps:

  • First, turn on your printer.
  • Then, search the “Counter Check” or “123” button on your printer display interface.
  • After you press the button, the printer’s IP address will be shown on the screen’s upper-right corner at the bottom of the screen.

Finally, add your Canon printer via IP address; follow the steps:

  • Move to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.
  • If you can’t see your printer on the left-hand side of the screen, click on the IP tab at the top of the window.
  • Then, type in your printer’s IP address on the Address bar and click Add.
  • Thereafter, your mac will automatically install the appropriate printer drivers and will install your printer.
  • After installing your printer, look at your printer on the left-hand side list of the Printers & Scanners.

Use Canon IJ Scan Utility

Check if your Mac can recognize your Canon printer and scanner by going to Image Capture (Finder > Image Capture). Then, confirm whether your printer is listed on the left panel on Devices and Shared. If your printer is listed in either list, the Mac can wirelessly detect your printer.

If it doesn’t, download the Canon IJ Scan Utility by the following methods:

  • Move to the Canon support page of your country and click Support > Software & Drivers at the top of the page.
  • Then, type your printer name on the search bar. Once you see it on the drop-down list, select it or press Return.
  • Then, select your macOS under Drivers & Downloads on the next page.
  • Considering your printer model, you can select either TWAIN driver or ICA driver for your printer, whatever is available.
  • Then, select Download to save the downloaded file on your Mac.
  • After the Download, open the downloaded file and open. pkg file to start the installation.
  • Then, follow the instructions given on the screen to install the program.
  • When the installation is complete, go to Apple Logo> System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.
  • Click the Add button at the lower corner and ensure your scanner is switched on and connected to your Mac so that you can find it on your list and add your device.

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