The Canon iR ADV C5250 driver lets your Windows computer send print jobs to this Canon multifunction device over a network. Installing a compatible driver helps Windows recognize the printer and provides access to printing preferences beyond those available through a basic printer setup.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Connect to the Canon iR ADV C5250 on your office network using its IP address or a shared printer connection.
• Print layout controls: Adjust settings such as paper size, orientation, copies, and two-sided printing when supported by the selected driver.
• Color and output preferences: Choose available color or grayscale options and tailor print quality to everyday documents or presentation materials.
• Device configuration: Set up installed paper trays and finishing accessories so the print dialog reflects the equipment available on your printer. Options vary by driver package and device configuration.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Select a Canon driver package that explicitly supports your operating system—Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7—and matches your system architecture. Older Windows releases may require a different package from newer ones.

1. Confirm the network connection. Make sure the printer is powered on and reachable from your computer. Find its IP address through the printer’s network settings or ask your network administrator. If your workplace uses a print server, obtain the shared printer address instead.

1. Download and prepare the driver. Save the compatible package, extract it if necessary, and open the installer. Allow administrator access if Windows requests it.

1. Add the printer. Follow the installer’s network setup prompts and select the detected device. If it does not appear, enter its IP address when offered, or use Windows’ Add Printer option to create a TCP/IP printer connection and select the extracted driver.

1. Verify settings and test printing. Review the printer properties for paper trays, duplex settings, and any installed finishing options, then print a test page. If the job does not arrive, check the printer address, queue status, and network access before reinstalling.

For scanning or other multifunction features, check whether separate Canon software is required; a network print driver may not include those functions.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Remove older Canon iR/Generic Plus drivers, run the C5250 installer as administrator, and temporarily disable antivirus. Use the correct UFR II or PCL driver for 32/64-bit Windows.
• Device not detected: Confirm the copier’s IP address and that the PC is on the same subnet. For USB, try another port/cable. Restart the Print Spooler service and add the printer by IP if auto-discovery fails.
• Driver version conflicts: Uninstall previous iR ADV C5250 and generic Canon drivers, reboot, then install the matching UFR II package. Avoid mixing PCL and UFR II drivers on the same queue.