The Canon i SENSYS MF5980dw driver enables Windows to communicate with this network-capable multifunction printer, allowing your PC to send print jobs and access supported printing options. Choose a Canon package that matches your Windows version and system architecture to help ensure reliable installation and everyday operation.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Connects Windows applications to the Canon i SENSYS MF5980dw over your local network, so users can print without a direct USB connection.
• Print setting controls: Provides access to supported options such as paper size, orientation, copy count, and double-sided printing.
• Document output preferences: Lets you adjust available quality and layout settings to suit office documents, reports, and other print jobs.
• Windows integration: Makes the printer available through standard Windows printing dialogs and printer settings. Scanning and other multifunction features may require separate Canon drivers or utilities.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows system. Confirm whether you use Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check whether your installation is 32-bit or 64-bit where applicable. Verify that the selected driver explicitly supports your version; older packages should not be assumed compatible with newer Windows releases.

1. Prepare the printer connection. Turn on the Canon i SENSYS MF5980dw and connect it to the same local network as your computer using its supported wired or wireless setup. If needed, locate the printer’s IP address in its network settings.

1. Download and extract the driver. Select the appropriate Canon network printer driver package. If the download is compressed, extract its contents before running the installer.

1. Run the installation. Open the setup program and approve the Windows permission prompt if it appears. Choose the network connection option when offered, then select the detected printer. If discovery fails, use its IP address if the installer supports manual entry.

1. Test the setup. Once installation finishes, open Windows printer settings and print a test page. Check paper and duplex preferences, and set the device as your default printer if desired.

If the printer appears offline, confirm that both devices are on the same network and that its IP address has not changed before reinstalling the driver.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or setup cannot find the printer: Run the Canon MF5980dw installer as administrator, disconnect VPN, and temporarily disable third-party antivirus. Remove existing Canon printer entries and reboot before retrying.
• Device not detected over USB/network: Try another USB 2.0 port/cable. For network use, confirm the printer and PC are on the same subnet; assign the MF5980dw a static IP, then add it manually as a TCP/IP printer with the UFR II driver.
• Driver/version conflicts or duplicate queues: Uninstall older Canon i-SENSYS/UFR II drivers via Apps & Features and Print Server Properties, delete stale ports, restart the Print Spooler service, then install the latest MF5980dw UFR II driver.