The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5255i driver connects your Windows PC to this multifunction printer, allowing applications to send print jobs with the appropriate settings. Choosing a compatible Canon driver helps you access the printer’s capabilities rather than relying on the limited options a generic driver may offer.

Key Features

• Print settings for everyday work: Adjust paper size, orientation, copy count, and output quality from the printer preferences window.
• Color and two-sided printing controls: Select color or black-and-white output and configure duplex printing to suit office documents, presentations, and longer reports.
• Paper source and finishing options: Access available paper trays and supported finishing functions when the corresponding hardware is installed and configured.
• Windows application integration: Make the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5255i available through the standard print dialog in compatible desktop applications. The exact settings depend on the driver package and printer configuration.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Identify whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and confirm its system architecture. Select a Canon driver package that explicitly supports your operating system; do not assume every package works across all four versions.
2. Prepare the printer connection. Turn on the printer and ensure it is reachable from your computer. For a network installation, connect to the appropriate office network and note the printer’s IP address if automatic discovery is unavailable.
3. Download and extract the driver. Save the compatible package to your PC. If it comes as a compressed archive, extract its contents before launching the installer.
4. Run the installation. Open the setup program, approve administrator access if prompted, and follow the instructions. Select the detected printer or enter its network address when requested. If the package has no installer, use Windows printer setup and browse to the extracted driver files.
5. Confirm options and test printing. Open the installed printer’s preferences, check paper defaults, and configure any installed accessories. Print a test page to verify communication and output.

If the printer does not appear during setup, check its network connection and IP address before reinstalling. Printing drivers may not include scanning tools, so scan-to-PC functions can require separate Canon software and additional configuration.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Remove old Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE drivers, restart the print spooler, then run the C5255i installer as administrator. Match the driver package to Windows version and 32/64-bit architecture.
• Device not detected: Confirm the C5255i has a valid IP address and is reachable by ping. For network installs, create a Standard TCP/IP port manually; ensure SNMP and WSD are enabled and firewall rules permit discovery.
• Version conflicts or failed printing: Delete stale print queues and use one driver type consistently—Canon UFR II, PCL, or PS. Reinstall the latest C5255i driver, set it as default, and restart the spooler after removal.