The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5051 driver allows Windows to communicate with this Canon multifunction printer over a network. Installing a suitable driver helps applications send print jobs correctly and makes supported printing options available through the Windows print dialog.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Connects your computer to the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5051 using its network address, so you can print without a direct USB connection.
• Print layout and output controls: Provides access to settings such as paper size, orientation, color or black-and-white output, and two-sided printing, depending on the driver selected.
• Installed accessory configuration: Lets you configure supported paper trays and finishing equipment so the available print settings match the machine’s hardware.
• Windows integration: Adds the printer to Windows and makes its preferences accessible from compatible desktop applications. For Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, choose a package that explicitly supports your operating system and system architecture.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version and the printer connection. Confirm whether your PC uses a 32-bit or 64-bit edition of Windows. Make sure the printer is powered on and reachable from your network, and note its IP address from the device’s network settings or your administrator.

1. Select a compatible Canon driver. Review the package’s supported models and operating systems before downloading. If multiple print driver types are offered, use the one recommended for your workplace or printing requirements.

1. Extract the download and run setup. If the package is compressed, extract it first. Launch the installer and approve any Windows administrator prompt, then follow the on-screen instructions.

1. Add the network printer. Choose the network connection option and select the detected device. If automatic discovery does not find it, enter its IP address when prompted or use Windows’ Add Printer option to create a TCP/IP printer connection.

1. Confirm settings and print a test page. Open the printer’s properties, check that installed trays and optional accessories are configured correctly, and print a test page. If printing fails, verify the IP address and network access before reinstalling.

For scanning or other multifunction features, a separate Canon utility or driver may be required; a print driver alone does not necessarily enable every device function.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Driver installation fails or rolls back: Use the correct 64-bit UFR II/PCL/PS package for the C5051, run the installer as administrator, and remove older Canon imageRUNNER driver entries in Print Management before retrying.
• Printer not detected on the network: Confirm the copier’s IPv4 address on its control panel, create a Standard TCP/IP port using that address, and check that the PC and C5051 are on the same subnet with port 9100/SNMP allowed through the firewall.
• Version conflicts or duplicate queues: Uninstall old Canon drivers and delete stale TCP/IP ports, then install the latest C5051 driver once and set it as default; avoid mixing PCL and UFR II queues unless needed.