Canon MF5940DN Driver

The Canon MF5940DN driver lets Windows communicate with your printer, allowing applications to send print jobs and access the device’s printing options. When setting up this Canon multifunction printer on Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, choose a driver package that matches your operating system and system architecture.

Key Features

• Printer settings in Windows: Access available paper sizes, orientation, copy count, and print-quality controls directly from your application’s print dialog.
• Duplex printing controls: Configure automatic two-sided printing for documents such as reports, handouts, and office correspondence.
• USB and network setup: Connect the MF5940DN to an individual computer by USB or configure it as a shared office resource through its Ethernet connection.
• Separate multifunction support: Printing drivers handle print jobs; scanning may require an additional Canon scanner driver or utility. Check the package description if you also need scanning features.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Open your computer’s system information to confirm the Windows edition and whether it uses a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture. Select a Canon MF5940DN package explicitly listed as compatible with your configuration, especially for Windows 11.

1. Download and prepare the driver. Save the appropriate installation package, then extract it if it comes in a compressed archive. Close open applications before starting setup. If you are replacing a problematic installation, remove the old printer entry first.

1. Prepare the connection. Turn on the printer. For an Ethernet installation, connect it to the same local network as your computer and note its IP address if needed. For USB setup, wait to connect the cable until the installer requests it.

1. Run the installer. Launch the setup program and approve the Windows permission prompt. Follow the instructions, select your connection type, and choose the detected printer. If network discovery fails, use the printer’s IP address when the installer offers that option.

1. Verify printing. Restart Windows if prompted, then open the printer’s properties and print a test page. Review the default paper size and duplex settings. If scanning is required, install the compatible scanning software separately and test that function as well.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Remove old Canon MF printer entries and drivers, run the MF5940DN setup as administrator, and connect USB only when prompted. For network installs, confirm the printer IP before starting.
• Device not detected: Use a direct rear USB port and a known-good cable. For Ethernet, verify the MF5940DN is on the same subnet, then add a Standard TCP/IP port manually using its IP address.
• Driver/version conflicts: Uninstall conflicting Canon Generic Plus UFR II/PCL6 or Windows Update drivers, restart, then install the MF5940DN-specific package matching your OS bitness. Avoid mixing UFR II and PCL ports.