The Canon PIXMA MP560 driver lets Windows communicate with your Canon all-in-one printer for printing and scanning. For a wireless setup, the appropriate driver and supporting software help your computer find the MP560 on your local network and access its available functions.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Enables print jobs over a configured wireless connection, so the printer does not need a direct USB connection to each computer.
• Print setting controls: Provides access to supported options such as paper size, media type, print quality, and automatic two-sided printing.
• Scanning functionality: A compatible scanner driver allows supported applications to capture documents and photos from the MP560’s flatbed scanner.
• Device status information: Compatible Canon utilities can display printer status and alerts, helping you identify issues such as missing paper or ink-related warnings.

How to Install

1. Check compatibility before downloading. Identify your Windows version and system type, then review the driver package’s supported operating systems. For Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, do not assume that an older MP560 package supports every version; Canon’s available drivers and utilities may differ by operating system.

1. Prepare the printer and network. Turn on the Canon PIXMA MP560 and complete its wireless setup using the printer’s controls. Connect your computer to the same local network, and avoid a guest network that prevents devices from communicating.

1. Download and run the correct installer. Choose a Canon driver package that explicitly supports your system. Extract it if required, launch the setup program, and approve the Windows permission prompt when asked.

1. Select the connection method. Choose the network or wireless option if the installer offers one, then follow the discovery prompts to select your MP560. If using USB instead, connect the cable when instructed. Install any compatible scanning components you need.

1. Test the installation. Open Windows printer settings, confirm that the MP560 appears, and print a test page. Test scanning separately with a supported application. If network discovery fails, check the printer’s connection and firewall permissions before reinstalling.

If no compatible Canon package is available for your Windows version, check Windows Update for an available printer driver. Basic printing may work without the full Canon software suite, but scanning and advanced settings are not guaranteed.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect the PIXMA MP560 USB cable, run the Canon setup as administrator, and allow it through Windows Defender/SmartScreen. Remove any previous Canon MP560 package in Apps & Features, reboot, then reinstall.
• Device not detected: Connect the MP560 directly to a USB port, not a hub; try another cable. Confirm the printer is powered on and not in an error/sleep state. Check Devices and Printers and update the unknown device driver.
• Version conflicts or duplicate queues: Uninstall older MP560/MP series drivers, delete duplicate printer entries, restart the print spooler, then install the Windows-compatible package and set the new MP560 queue as default.