The Canon i850 is an inkjet printer designed for everyday documents and color photo printing. Its printer driver lets Windows communicate with the device and provides access to settings such as paper size, media type, and print quality. Before downloading, check that the package matches your Windows version and system architecture, particularly if you use this older printer with a newer PC.

Key Features

• Printer communication: Enables compatible Windows systems to send print jobs to the Canon i850 and apply the selected printing preferences.
• Paper and media settings: Provides options for choosing supported paper sizes and media types, helping match the output to the paper loaded in the printer.
• Quality controls: Offers print-quality and color settings for balancing everyday document output with more detailed photo printing.
• Maintenance access: Depending on the driver package, may include tools for nozzle checks, print-head cleaning, and alignment to help address common print-quality issues.

How to Install

1. Check compatibility. Confirm whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check whether it uses a 32-bit or 64-bit system. Do not assume that an older Canon i850 driver supports every version listed; review the package’s compatibility information before proceeding.

1. Download the appropriate driver. Choose a package explicitly intended for the Canon i850 and your operating system. If no compatible installer is available, check whether Windows Update offers a suitable printer driver.

1. Prepare the printer. Load paper, make sure the ink tanks are installed, and turn on the printer. If using a driver installer, leave the USB cable disconnected until the setup instructions tell you to connect it.

1. Complete setup. Run the downloaded installer and follow its prompts. For a driver supplied through Windows, connect the printer and use the printer-management section in Settings or Control Panel to add it.

1. Verify the result. Open the printer’s properties and print a test page. Check the selected paper size and print quality before starting regular jobs; if the printer does not appear, check the USB connection and confirm that the installed driver is compatible.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Run the Canon i850 setup as administrator, disconnect the USB cable until prompted, and remove any previous Canon printer software before reinstalling.
• Printer not detected: Power on the i850, try a direct USB port instead of a hub, and test a known-good USB cable. In Device Manager, remove any unknown printer entry, reboot, then reconnect.
• Driver version conflicts: Uninstall old Canon i850 drivers via Programs and Features and Device Manager, reboot, then install the correct 32-bit or 64-bit Windows driver. Avoid mixing Windows inbox and Canon package drivers.