The Canon i560 driver allows Windows to communicate with your Canon inkjet printer, turning documents and photos into print jobs the device can process. Installing a compatible driver helps make printing preferences available and can resolve problems caused by a missing or incorrect printer setup.

Key Features

• Printer communication: Enables supported Windows systems to send print jobs to the Canon i560 and use its printing capabilities.
• Paper and layout controls: Provides access to settings such as paper size, orientation, and copy count, depending on the driver installed.
• Print quality options: Lets you adjust available quality and media settings to suit everyday documents or photo printing.
• Maintenance access: Compatible Canon driver packages may include utilities for nozzle checks, print head cleaning, and alignment. Features can differ when using a Windows-provided driver.

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. The Canon i560 is an older model, so a dedicated Canon driver may not be available for every version listed.
2. Choose a compatible driver. Review the package’s supported operating systems before downloading. Do not assume a driver intended for an earlier Windows release will work on Windows 10 or Windows 11.
3. Prepare the printer. Load paper, check that the ink tanks are installed, and remove any packing material. If using a Canon installer, leave the USB cable disconnected until the setup instructions ask you to connect it.
4. Install and connect. Run the compatible installer and follow its prompts. If no suitable installer is available, connect the printer by USB and try adding it through Windows printer settings, allowing Windows Update to check for an available driver.
5. Print a test page. Open the printer’s properties and test the connection. If output is missing or looks incorrect, confirm the selected printer and paper settings before trying any available maintenance tools.

For this legacy printer, compatibility and available controls depend on the driver Windows can use; full functionality on newer systems is not guaranteed.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or setup stalls: Disconnect the USB cable during driver installation; run the Canon i560 setup as administrator and let it finish before reconnecting. If it still fails, remove partial Canon i560 entries in Printers & scanners, reboot, and rerun the installer.
• Printer not detected: Connect the i560 directly to a USB port instead of a hub, check Device Manager for an unknown USB device, and try a known-good cable. Power-cycle the printer and confirm it is set as default.
• Version conflicts / old driver remains: Uninstall previous Canon i560 or generic inkjet drivers, clear the print queue, then install the driver matching your Windows version and architecture. Avoid mixing 32-bit and 64-bit packages.