The Canon i80 driver allows Windows to communicate with this compact portable inkjet printer, translating documents and images into printable output. Installing a compatible driver helps make the printer available to your applications and provides access to its supported printing preferences.

Key Features

• Windows printing integration: Lets compatible applications send print jobs to the Canon i80 through the Windows print system.
• Paper and layout controls: Provides supported settings for paper size, media type, orientation, and page layout.
• Print quality options: Offers available quality and color preferences so you can adjust output for everyday documents or photos.
• Connection support: Enables communication over a supported printer connection. Network or shared printing requires a suitable setup; the driver alone does not add network capability.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Before downloading, confirm whether you use Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 and check your system architecture. The Canon i80 is an older model, so verify that the specific driver package explicitly supports your setup rather than assuming compatibility.
2. Download the appropriate package. Select a Canon i80 driver intended for your operating system. If the download is compressed, extract its contents to a folder you can easily find.
3. Prepare the printer. Turn on the i80 and make sure it has paper and correctly installed ink cartridges. For a USB installation, follow the installer’s instructions about when to connect the cable.
4. Install the driver. Run the setup program and follow the prompts. If the package contains only driver files, use Windows’ printer installation options to add the printer and browse to the extracted driver folder.
5. Verify the installation. Open the printer’s properties and print a test page. If it does not print, check the connection, selected printer port, and print queue before reinstalling.

If no compatible package is available for your Windows version, check Windows Update or Canon’s support resources for available options. Avoid forcing an unsupported driver to install.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installer fails on newer Windows: The Canon i80 driver is older and may need Compatibility Mode (Windows 7/8) and “Run as administrator.” If setup still fails, install manually via Add Printer > Have Disk and point to the extracted driver.
• Printer not detected: Power on the i80, connect directly to a rear USB port (avoid hubs), try another USB cable, and check Device Manager for unknown USB devices. Remove and reconnect the cable after driver installation.
• Driver/version conflicts: Uninstall any existing Canon i80 or BJ printer entries in Print Management, clear stuck print jobs, then reinstall the correct 32-bit or 64-bit driver. Set the i80 as default only after installation completes.