The Canon Color imageRUNNER C3480i driver connects this office multifunction printer to your Windows PC, allowing applications to send print jobs with the appropriate settings. Choosing a compatible Canon driver helps you manage color output, paper selection, and available finishing options without relying solely on basic Windows printing controls.

Key Features

• Color and monochrome controls: Adjust supported print-quality and color settings to suit everyday correspondence, presentations, and other business documents.
• Paper and layout options: Select paper sizes, choose available trays, and configure supported layout features such as two-sided printing.
• Device configuration: Match the driver settings to the printer’s installed accessories so compatible finishing and paper-handling options appear in the print dialog.
• Network printing support: Set up access to the Canon Color imageRUNNER C3480i over your office network using the appropriate printer address and connection settings.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Identify whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, then confirm its system architecture. Select a driver package that explicitly supports your configuration; older packages may not support every Windows release.

1. Download and extract the driver. Choose the appropriate Canon printer driver for your device and operating system. If the download is compressed, extract it to an easy-to-find folder before starting installation.

1. Prepare the printer connection. Turn on the printer and make sure your PC can reach it on the office network. Have the printer’s IP address or hostname ready if automatic discovery does not locate it.

1. Run the installer. Open the setup program and follow the prompts, granting administrator permission if requested. Select the detected printer or enter its network address. If no setup program is included, use Windows’ Add printer option and browse to the extracted driver files.

1. Confirm settings and test printing. Open Printer properties, verify the installed trays and accessories, and print a test page. Check paper size, color preferences, and duplex settings before sending a larger job.

For shared office installations, ask your administrator which driver type matches the printer’s configuration. Printing drivers do not necessarily include scanning utilities, so scanning may require separate compatible software.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or setup stalls: Remove existing Canon imageRUNNER drivers, run the installer as administrator, and use the correct UFR II/PCL/PS package for your Windows version. Temporarily disable antivirus if it blocks setup.
• Device not detected: Confirm the C3480i is powered and networked, then use its static IP address instead of WSD/auto-discovery. Check firewall rules for Canon installer/SNMP traffic and try a direct Ethernet connection.
• Version conflicts or scan/print errors: Uninstall old Canon drivers plus ScanGear/Toolbox entries, reboot, then install one driver package only. Set the correct port and avoid mixing 32-bit/64-bit or PCL/UFR II drivers on the same queue.