The Canon PIXMA MG5520 driver lets Windows communicate with your all-in-one printer, allowing applications to send print jobs and access supported scanning functions. For a wireless setup, the appropriate Canon software also helps your computer locate the MG5520 on your local network.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Connects Windows applications to the printer over your Wi-Fi network, so you can print without a direct USB connection once wireless setup is complete.
• Print settings and media controls: Provides access to supported options such as paper size, media type, print quality, and two-sided printing.
• Scanning integration: With the appropriate scanner driver or software installed, enables compatible applications to capture documents and photos from the flatbed scanner.
• Printer status and maintenance: Supported Canon utilities can help you check printer status, troubleshoot communication issues, and access maintenance functions.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Select a Canon PIXMA MG5520 driver package that explicitly supports your operating system: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7. For older Windows editions, also check whether your installation is 32-bit or 64-bit. Package compatibility and included utilities may vary.

1. Prepare the printer and network. Turn on the MG5520 and use its wireless setup options to connect it to your router. Keep the printer and computer on the same local network; a guest network may prevent them from discovering each other.

1. Download and run the installer. Save the compatible Canon driver package, open it, and approve the Windows permission prompt if requested. Follow the on-screen instructions and select the wireless or network connection option when offered.

1. Complete printer detection. Choose your Canon PIXMA MG5520 from the detected devices and finish installation. If it is not listed, confirm the printer’s Wi-Fi connection and retry discovery. Allow the setup utility through your firewall if prompted, rather than disabling protection entirely.

1. Test printing and scanning. Open Windows printer settings and print a test page. If you also need scanning, install any separately provided compatible scanner software and try a preview scan. Set the MG5520 as your default printer if it will handle most of your print jobs.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect the USB cable until setup asks for it, close other Canon/printing software, and run the MG5520 setup as administrator. Remove any partial Canon install and temporarily disable antivirus blocking before retrying.
• Printer not detected: For USB, use a direct rear port and a known data cable, not a hub. For Wi-Fi, confirm the PC and MG5520 are on the same 2.4 GHz network and rerun wireless setup; the MG5520 does not support 5 GHz.
• Driver/version conflicts: Uninstall old Canon PIXMA drivers and IJ Scan Utility, reboot, then install the correct MG5520 package for your Windows version. Avoid a generic Windows driver if scanning or ink status is missing.