The Canon PIXMA MG2520 driver lets Windows communicate with your printer so you can send documents and photos to print and adjust output settings. Installing the appropriate Canon software can also enable scanning functions on this all-in-one device, making it easier to save paper documents as digital files.

Key Features

• Printer communication: Provides the software connection needed for Windows applications to send print jobs to the Canon PIXMA MG2520 over USB.
• Print settings: Gives you access to options such as paper size, media type, print quality, and color or grayscale output.
• Scanning support: A compatible driver package with scanner components allows supported applications to communicate with the built-in scanner.
• Maintenance access: Depending on the package, Canon utilities may provide nozzle checks, print head cleaning, and alignment tools to help troubleshoot print-quality issues.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check its system type where applicable. Select a Canon PIXMA MG2520 package that explicitly supports your operating system; compatibility can vary between driver releases.
2. Prepare the printer. Connect the power cable, turn on the device, and make sure the ink cartridges are installed and paper is loaded. Leave the USB cable disconnected from the computer until the installer asks you to connect it, unless the package instructions say otherwise.
3. Download and open the installer. Save the matching driver package, open the downloaded file, and allow it to make changes if Windows displays a permission prompt.
4. Follow the setup instructions. Accept the license terms and select the required printer and scanner components if offered. Connect the USB cable when prompted, preferably directly to the computer rather than through a hub.
5. Verify the installation. Restart Windows if requested, then print a test page from the printer settings. If you installed scanning software, try a basic scan to confirm that both functions work.

If setup cannot find the printer, check the USB connection and try another port. For a missing or unavailable driver, confirm that the selected package supports your exact Windows version rather than assuming a driver for an older release will work.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installation fails or stalls: Run the Canon MG2520 setup as administrator, temporarily disable antivirus, and use a USB 2.0 port directly on the PC. Remove any partially installed Canon software before retrying.
• Printer not detected: Confirm the MG2520 is powered on and connected with a known-good USB cable; avoid hubs. In Devices and Printers, remove the offline/unknown printer, restart Windows, then reconnect USB when prompted.
• Driver version conflicts: Uninstall older Canon MG2500-series/IJ drivers and the Windows generic printer entry, restart, then install the latest MG2520 driver from Canon support. Do not mix old and new Canon utilities.