The Canon MP990 series Printer driver lets Windows communicate with your printer and provides access to its printing settings. Installing the appropriate Canon package helps applications send print jobs correctly and lets you adjust output for documents, photos, and different paper types.

Key Features

• Document and photo print controls: Choose available quality settings to balance everyday printing needs with more detailed photo output.
• Paper and layout options: Set the paper size, media type, orientation, and page layout to match the material loaded in your Canon MP990 series Printer.
• Printer status and maintenance access: Depending on the driver package, view printer messages and access tools such as nozzle checks, printhead cleaning, and alignment.
• Windows integration: Make the printer available to compatible Windows applications and manage its default printing preferences through system settings.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Identify whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check its system architecture. Confirm that the selected download explicitly supports your configuration; older printer packages may not provide native support for every Windows version.
2. Download the matching driver. Choose a Canon MP990 series Printer package that matches both the device and your operating system. If you also need scanning features, check whether separate scanner software is required.
3. Prepare the printer. Turn it on, load paper, and clear any error messages shown on its display. For a USB installation, leave the cable disconnected until the installer requests it. For network printing, make sure the printer and computer can communicate over your local network.
4. Run the installer. Open the downloaded file, approve the Windows permission prompt if it appears, and follow the setup instructions. Select the intended connection method and allow installation to finish before closing the wizard.
5. Verify the setup. Open the Windows printer settings, select the Canon MP990 series Printer, and print a test page. If it does not appear or stays offline, check the connection and confirm that Windows is using the correct printer entry.

For Windows 11 or another system not explicitly listed by a particular package, verify compatibility before installing rather than assuming an older driver will work.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Disconnect the MP990 printer, uninstall any existing Canon MP990/MP driver and IJ software, reboot, then run the downloaded setup as administrator. Reconnect only when setup prompts.
• Printer not detected: Confirm the MP990 is powered on. Use a direct rear USB port (no hub) or the correct Wi-Fi network, try another cable/port, then rerun setup and choose USB or network connection.
• Driver/version conflicts: Remove duplicate “Canon MP990 series” and generic/WSD entries in Devices and Printers or Print Management, reboot, and install the Canon package once. Set it as default and prevent Windows Update from replacing it.