The Canon BJC 85 is a compact inkjet printer that needs a compatible driver to receive and process print jobs from your PC. The driver connects Windows printing functions with the printer’s controls, allowing you to select available paper, layout, and output settings. Before downloading for Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, check the package’s compatibility details, as this older model may not have native driver support for every version.

Key Features

• Printer communication: Enables a supported Windows system to send documents and images to the Canon BJC 85 through a compatible connection.
• Print preferences: Provides access to supported options such as paper size, orientation, and print quality.
• Application integration: Lets compatible programs use the printer through the standard Windows print dialog.
• Output control: Helps translate application content into print data the device can understand, with available settings depending on the driver version.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows configuration. Open your system information and confirm your Windows version and whether it uses a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture. Match these details to the driver’s stated requirements.
2. Verify the download. Choose a package that explicitly lists the Canon BJC 85 and your operating system. Do not assume a driver intended for an older Windows release will work on Windows 11 or Windows 10.
3. Prepare the printer. Load paper, check that the ink cartridges are installed, and ensure you have a supported cable or adapter. If the installer gives connection instructions, follow that sequence.
4. Install the driver. Extract the download if necessary, then run the included setup program. If the package requires manual installation, use Windows’ Add Printer option and select the supplied driver files.
5. Test the setup. Open the printer’s properties and print a test page. If printing fails, check the selected port, cable connection, and driver compatibility before reinstalling.

If no compatible package is available for your Windows version, consult Canon’s support information rather than installing an unrelated printer driver.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Setup fails on modern Windows: The BJC-85 uses a legacy Canon driver. Run the setup as administrator in Windows XP compatibility mode; if it still fails, extract the driver and add the printer manually via Printers & scanners > Add a printer > The printer that I want isn’t listed, then point to the BJC-85 INF file.
• Printer not detected: Confirm the BJC-85 is powered on and connected directly by USB or parallel cable, not through a hub/switch. Try another cable/port and check Device Manager for unknown devices; install any missing USB or parallel port driver.
• Version conflicts or duplicate queues: Remove old Canon BJC-85 printer entries and stale Canon port monitors in Print Management, restart the print spooler, then reinstall one matching 32-bit/64-bit driver package.