The Canon MP980 series Printer driver allows Windows to communicate with your Canon printer, sending print jobs and making supported printing options available to your applications. For a network-connected MP980, the correct driver also helps your computer use the printer over your local network.

Key Features

• Windows printing support: Connects compatible Windows applications to the printer so you can print documents, photos, and other everyday files.
• Print settings access: Provides controls for supported paper sizes, media types, print quality, and page layout.
• Network printer setup: Enables printing through a configured local network connection when used with the appropriate driver and setup tools.
• Device-specific options: Makes supported Canon MP980 printing functions available rather than relying solely on a generic printer driver. Available options vary by driver version and Windows release.

How to Install

1. Check compatibility before downloading. Confirm your Windows version and system architecture, then review the driver package’s supported systems. For Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, verify explicit compatibility rather than assuming that one package supports every release.

1. Prepare the printer and connection. Turn on the Canon MP980 series Printer and make sure it is connected to the same local network as your computer. If you plan to use USB instead, follow the installer’s instructions about when to connect the cable.

1. Download and open the driver package. Save the compatible Canon driver to your computer. Extract it if necessary, launch the installer, and approve the Windows permission prompt if requested.

1. Follow the setup prompts. Select the appropriate connection method and choose your MP980 from the detected printers. If it does not appear, check its network connection and retry discovery. Complete any remaining configuration steps.

1. Verify printing. Open Windows printer settings, select the installed printer, and print a test page. Review paper size and quality preferences before starting your first document or photo job.

If the package does not list your Windows version, check for an explicitly compatible alternative before installing. Scanning and other multifunction features may require separate Canon software; a printer driver alone may not enable them.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stops midway: Disconnect the USB cable until the Canon installer prompts for it. Run setup as administrator and use the MP980 series package matching your Windows version and bitness, not a generic PIXMA driver.
• Printer not detected: Confirm the MP980 is powered on, try a different USB port/cable directly on the PC, or check the network connection. Remove any failed MP980 queue, restart the PC and print spooler, then reconnect.
• Version/driver conflicts: Uninstall older Canon MP980/PIXMA drivers, delete leftover MP980 queues and driver packages in Print Management, restart the print spooler, then install one matching driver. Avoid mixing 32-bit and 64-bit packages.