The Canon CanoScan LiDE 90 driver connects this flatbed scanner to Windows so compatible applications can capture documents and photos. Installing the appropriate driver helps your computer recognize the scanner and provides access to scanning controls. For Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, check the download’s compatibility details carefully, as this older model may not have native driver support for every version.

Key Features

• Scanner communication: Enables compatible Windows software to detect the CanoScan LiDE 90 and request scans over its USB connection.
• Adjustable scan settings: Provides controls for resolution, color mode, and scanning area, helping you choose suitable settings for photographs, text pages, and everyday paperwork.
• Preview and selection tools: With supported scanning software, lets you preview the scanner bed and select the portion of a document or image you want to capture.
• Application integration: Allows compatible scanning applications to acquire images for saving, editing, or sharing. Available functions depend on the driver package and software installed.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Open your system information and confirm whether your installation is 32-bit or 64-bit. Select a driver package that explicitly supports your operating system and architecture; do not assume a Windows 7 package will work on Windows 11 or 10.

1. Download and prepare the installer. Save the compatible Canon driver package to your computer. If it comes in a compressed folder, extract the contents before starting installation. Close any open scanning applications.

1. Run the setup program. Keep the scanner disconnected unless the package instructions say otherwise. Launch the installer, approve the Windows permission prompt if requested, and follow the on-screen directions.

1. Connect the scanner when prompted. Plug the Canon CanoScan LiDE 90 directly into an available USB port and allow Windows to finish detecting it. Restart your computer if the installer requests it.

1. Perform a test scan. Open a compatible scanning application, select the scanner, and preview a document before saving a full scan. If the device is not detected, check the USB connection and confirm that the installed driver supports your Windows version.

If no compatible package is available for your system, avoid forcing an unsupported installation. Check Canon’s support information for available options before proceeding.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installer fails or stalls: Disconnect the CanoScan LiDE 90 before installing. Run the Canon setup as administrator, use Windows compatibility mode for the driver’s supported OS, and reboot before reconnecting the scanner.
• Scanner not detected: Use a direct rear USB port, not a hub, and try a known-good USB cable. In Device Manager, remove any unknown or error Canon scanner entries, then reinstall the official LiDE 90 driver and restart.
• Driver/version conflicts: Uninstall older Canon scanner drivers and CanoScan Toolbox first. Install the correct 32/64-bit package for your Windows version and avoid third-party driver updaters. If Windows 10/11 lacks native support, run the last supported Canon driver in compatibility mode.