The Canon BJC 255SP Printer driver allows Windows to communicate with your printer, translating documents into instructions the device can process. A compatible driver also gives you access to printing preferences, helping you choose suitable settings before sending a job to the printer.

Key Features

• Printer communication: Enables Windows applications to send print jobs to the Canon BJC 255SP through a supported connection.
• Page setup controls: Provides options such as paper size, orientation, and copy count, depending on the driver package.
• Output preferences: Offers access to supported print quality and color settings so you can adjust output for your documents.
• Windows print queue integration: Lets you view and manage queued jobs using the standard Windows printer controls.

How to Install

1. Check compatibility before downloading. Confirm your Windows version and whether your system uses a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture. The Canon BJC 255SP is a legacy printer, so do not assume that a driver supports Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 unless its documentation explicitly lists your version.

1. Download and prepare the driver. Choose a package that identifies your printer model and operating system. Extract compressed files into a folder you can easily locate, and review any included installation instructions.

1. Prepare the printer connection. Make sure the printer has power, paper, and a suitable connection to your computer. If you use an adapter, check that it supports printer communication and works with your Windows version.

1. Install the driver. Run the supplied installer and follow its prompts, connecting the printer when instructed. If the package has no installer, use Windows’ Add Printer option and select the extracted driver files when prompted.

1. Verify the setup. Open the printer’s properties and print a test page. Check the selected port, paper settings, and print queue if the page does not print correctly.

If no compatible driver is available for your system, check Canon’s support resources for documented alternatives. Compatibility mode alone does not make an older printer driver work with newer Windows versions.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installer fails or hangs on modern Windows: Run the Canon BJC 255SP setup as Administrator in Windows 7 compatibility mode. Temporarily disable antivirus and connect/power the printer only when setup prompts.
• Printer not detected: Confirm the BJC 255SP is powered on and connected to the correct parallel/USB port. Use a direct cable where possible, avoid unpowered USB-to-parallel adapters, then manually add the printer on LPT1 or the detected USB port.
• Driver version conflicts: Remove existing BJC 255SP printers and Canon driver packages in Print Management, stop Print Spooler, clear the spool folder, reboot, then reinstall the correct 32/64-bit legacy driver.