MP480 series Driver

The Canon MP480 series driver helps Windows communicate with your PIXMA MP480 all-in-one printer so you can print documents and photos and use its scanner with compatible software. Despite sometimes appearing in camera download categories, the MP480 series is a printer and scanner, not a camera. This driver is useful when setting up the device, reinstalling Windows, or troubleshooting a missing printer or scanner.

Key Features

• Printing support: Enables compatible Windows applications to send documents and photos to the MP480 series.
• Scanning support: Provides the connection needed for supported scanning software to access the built-in scanner.
• Print settings: Gives access to available options such as paper size, media type, orientation, and print quality.
• Windows compatibility: Driver packages are available for Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP; choose a package that explicitly matches your system and architecture.

How to Install MP480 series Driver

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm your operating system and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit before selecting a file. For Windows 10/11 searches, note that Windows 11 is not included in the supported OS list here; do not assume a Windows 10 package will work.
2. Choose the appropriate package. Before starting your MP480 series driver download for Windows, review the package’s compatibility information. Select the latest version available for your supported operating system, rather than simply choosing the newest file.
3. Download from a trusted source. Use an official Canon driver package where available. A free download should not require a paid driver-updater subscription.
4. Run the installer. Close open applications, launch the downloaded setup file, and approve any Windows permission prompts. Connect the printer’s USB cable when instructed, then follow the prompts to install the driver.
5. Test the device. Restart Windows if requested, print a test page, and try a scan using compatible software. If either function is missing, check whether a separate scanning component is required.

Keep your driver updated when a compatible update addresses a problem you are experiencing or improves support for your Windows version. Check compatibility before replacing a working installation, especially on older systems, and avoid third-party tools that promise unsupported upgrades.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installer fails or stops midway: Disconnect the MP480 USB cable, close Canon software, and run the driver installer as administrator. Temporarily disable antivirus blocking the setup, then reconnect the printer only when prompted.
• Printer not detected: Power on the MP480, use a direct USB connection (no hub), try another USB port/cable, and confirm both the MP Drivers and scanner driver are installed. Remove other USB printers if detection still fails.
• Version conflicts or scan errors: Uninstall old Canon MP480, MP Navigator, and scanner drivers from Programs and Features, restart Windows, then install one matching 32/64-bit driver package. Avoid mixing older and newer Canon driver versions.