The Canon i560 driver enables Windows to communicate with your printer and send documents, photos, and other print jobs correctly. Installing a compatible driver helps you access printing preferences and resolve issues such as missing paper options or a printer that appears connected but will not print.

Key Features

• Printer recognition: Helps Windows identify the Canon i560 and route print jobs to the correct device.
• Paper and layout controls: Provides access to supported paper sizes, media types, orientation, and page layout settings.
• Print quality adjustments: Lets you choose available quality and color settings to suit everyday documents or photo printing.
• Application integration: Makes the printer accessible through standard print menus in compatible Windows applications.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check its system type in Windows Settings or Control Panel. Select a driver that explicitly supports your configuration; this older printer may not have a dedicated Canon package for every Windows version.

1. Prepare the printer. Make sure the Canon i560 has power, paper, and properly installed ink tanks. If you are using a USB connection, leave the cable disconnected until the installer asks you to connect it, unless the package instructions say otherwise.

1. Download and open the driver package. Save the compatible driver to your computer, extract it if necessary, and launch the setup program. Approve the Windows permission prompt if one appears.

1. Complete the setup. Follow the on-screen instructions and connect the printer when prompted. If no installer is included, use Windows printer settings to add the device and select the extracted driver when requested.

1. Verify printing. Open the printer’s properties and print a test page. Check the paper size and print quality preferences before starting your next job.

If installation fails, check driver compatibility before trying another package. Windows Update may offer a suitable driver, though available printing controls can differ from those in Canon’s original software.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Run the Canon setup as administrator and temporarily disable antivirus. If using an older package, try Windows compatibility mode, then install the driver manually through Device Manager.
• Printer not detected: Confirm the i560 is powered on and connected directly to a working USB port, not a hub. Remove other USB printers, restart the PC, and use Add Printer to detect it manually.
• Driver version conflicts: Uninstall existing Canon i560 print queues and drivers, run Canon’s cleanup/uninstall tool if available, restart, then install one compatible driver version only.